About Carole
Carole Gold
A longarm quilter, Canadian certified quilt judge, speaker, teacher, and artist, Carole is based in Peace River, Alberta, where her home and garden are her studio.
Quilt Judging Services
Carole Gold is a CQA/ACC certified quilt judge who has worked behind the scenes on the CQA/ACC’s National Juried Show (NJS) for many years, acting as juror, jury coordinator, virtual judging coordinator, and judge at the national level. In 2021, Carole became an instructor for the national Quilt Judge Certification Program, and is currently involved in its redesign.
Carole judges guild shows throughout Canada and would be delighted to judge for you. Bookings are currently open.
Lecture: Virtual or In Person
For the Love of Quilts
approximately 45 - 60 minutes
Follow Carole’s path to becoming a Canadian certified Quilt Judge and see how she injects kindness, encouragement and support into her judging work. Learn what judges look for – really! – and be inspired to enter your own work into quilt shows and competitions without fear of encountering the quilt police.
Trunk Show: Virtual or In Person
The Making of a Quilt Judge: Down the Rabbit Hole!
approximately 45 - 60 minutes
Carole's reluctant foray into the world of quilting soon turned into a free fall down the rabbit hole! Learn her story and glean inspiration and encouragement along the way.
In this candid and entertaining presentation, Carole will share several quilts that illustrate different points in her journey. Carole is living proof that everyone starts at the beginning, and how far you go is up to you!
Lecture: Virtual or In Person
Connected, Piece by Peace:
a Valley Peacemakers Quilt Guild project
approximately 45 - 60 minutes
In this presentation, Carole will explain how “Connected, Piece by Peace” began, the mentorship opportunities that allowed friendships to bloom, and how our guild project wound up at Quilt Canada in Edmonton where viewers were inspired and uplifted by our story. If your guild is seeking to connect, this could be the project that inspires you, too!
Lecture: Virtual or In Person
The National Juried Show: Entry, Selection, Success
approximately 45 - 60 minutes
Join Carole for a fast-paced presentation that answers questions like:
- What’s a juried show?
- How is jurying different from judging?
- How can I improve my chances of having a quilt accepted to the NJS?
- What happens in the judging room?
- What makes a quilt rise to the top in a competition?
- Is this a fair competition?
Tips will include how to take entry photos with your smart phone, what to include (and avoid!) in an artist statement, how to prepare for completing an entry form, and more!
Best of all, Carole’s tips will help you enter any show with confidence, not just the NJS.
Workshop: In Person only
Sunprints and Skies with Setacolor Paints
two-day workshop
Sunprinting with Setacolor paint holds a special kind of magic. A blend of science and serendipity causes delightful images to appear on cloth, sometimes in surprising ways.
Embrace the flow in this hands-on workshop as you learn what these paints can do, how to use them, and why they work the way they do. As we mix, paint, and print, you'll learn practical ways to manage the process on your own - no special studio needed.
As your prints dry, we'll lean into the beauty of painting "sky" fabrics for your landscape or other creative projects. Ideas for using your special prints and fabrics will also be explored, from design to stitch. Inspiration will abound!
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Questions or Comments
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