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★ QUICK DETAILS ★

WHEN: Mon Sep 7 @ 2 pm CT

HOW MUCH: $10 gets you in the workshop + a whole month of NOOK

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SAY IT LOUD — SAY IT PROUD

Words so bold they look like they’re jumping off your quilt! In TEXT THAT POPS, textile artist Davey Powell teaches you how to draw lettering and bring it to life with a block-shadow. Drawing on the visual language of his fairground upbringing, Davey will walk you through the full process, from sketching on paper to cutting, layering, and stitching them into a finished appliqué piece.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• How to hand draw and scale up custom lettering
• The block shadow technique for dimensional text that pops
• Fabric appliqué methods using contrasting colors and interfacing

HOW YOU’LL GROW

• Walk away with a finished piece of lettered appliqué
• Build a transferable skill for adding text to any future project
• Learn a technique rooted in real design and typography principles

THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU IF YOU…

• Love the idea of adding words to your textile art projects
• Are curious about bold lettering techniques
• Are drawn to eye-catching graphic design

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JOIN THE NOOK TODAY

10$ USD/month — Cancel anytime

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YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Davey Powell is a queer textile artist from South Shields, UK, whose bold quilted forms explore heritage, identity, and belonging. Raised on a traveling fairground, he grew up surrounded by decorative lettering and vivid signage, the very visual language he now reclaims and reworks through a queer lens in his textile practice. A Fashion Design graduate of Nottingham Trent University with a background in London's latex fashion scene, Davey brings a trained eye for typography and composition to every piece he makes. His work has been shown at St Martins Lane London, Vane Gallery, the National Glass Centre, and as part of Seven Crafted Stories at London Craft Week 2026.

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TIME ZONE CONVERSIONS

• New York: 3 PM ET
• Chicago: 2 PM CT
• Denver: 1 PM MT
• Los Angeles: 12 PM PT
• London: 8 PM BST
• Berlin: 9 PM CEST
• Auckland: 7 AM NZST (next day)
• Melbourne: 5 AM AEST (next day)
• Perth: 3 AM AWST (next day) </aside>

FAQs

• Is there a recording? Yes! It’s usually available within 24 hours of live workshop
• Can I cancel at anytime? Absolutely! No membership commitment (but you might decide to stick around a bit!)
• Do I need to be an experienced quilter to join? The NOOK welcomes ALL skill levels, from beginners to seasoned quilters. You’ll find resources to learn and grow at your own pace.