About Me
JEAN IMPEY
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Facebook: SewJean Impey
Jean Impey
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Welcome to the creative world of Jean Impey, where quilting and artistic expression come alive. Art has been an integral part of Jean’s life since childhood. Intrigued and absorbed by the act of making things, she was encouraged by her mother to explore all things creative. This lifelong journey has included painting, sewing, photography, ceramics, embroidery, and gardening, reflecting her boundless passion for artistic discovery.
Jean’s essence is defined by boundless style, unbridled passion, and inexhaustible energy. She thrives on the thrill of discovery, the beauty in observation, and the perspectives of others, embracing Albert Einstein’s wisdom: “The easiest way to be creative is to try something different, even if doubt lingers.” For Jean, there is no “doing it wrong”; creativity knows no boundaries.
As an accomplished quilter and teacher, Jean inspires others through her captivating lectures, including “Finding Your Passion and Running With It” and “Cre-a-tiv-i-ty”, which encourage audiences to explore their creative potential. Her lecture, “Behind the Seams: An Insider’s Look into the Textile Industry”, provides rare insights into her work as a Hoffman Fabrics Ambassador and her curatorship of the Hoffman Challenge since 2016.
Jean’s workshops cater to all skill levels, offering participants the tools and confidence to thrive in their quilting journeys. Her art has been featured in prestigious public and private commissions and celebrated in Quilting Arts Magazine, on Quilting Arts TV, and at events like the Houston International Quilt Show and Empty Spools Seminars.
Jean eagerly anticipates every opportunity to share her unique narrative, creative endeavors, and unwavering passion with others. Connect with her on her website www.SewJean.com, Facebook (@SewJeanImpey), or Instagram (@sewjeanimpey).
$600.00 for my lecture/trunk show*
$700.00 per day for workshop
*Book Lecture & Workshop together may qualify for a discount
Biography
Experience
Public Art Commissions:
UCI Medical
Kaiser Permanente Anaheim
Naval Hospital at Camp Pendleton
Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) – Mental Health area
Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) – Thompson Autism Center
Private Commissions:
The Desreux Family
The Klein Family
The Gabrielli Family
The Norton Family
The Flanagan Family
Special Honors:
Artist in Residence – Empty Spools Seminars 2015
Hoffman Challenge Curator 2016 to Present
Member:
National Modern Quilt Guild
Past member – Orange County Quilt Guild
Facebook Page: SewJean Impey
Instagram: sewjeanimpey
Television:
Quilting Arts Episode 2308-B – Fabric Greeting Cards – House of Cards
Quilting Arts Episode 2310-A – Reckless & Raw Edge Applique with Abandon
Quilting Arts Episode 2311-C – India Inks on Fabrics
Publications:
Gwen Marston’s book: Liberated Quilting II
Grace Errea’s Book: Impressionist Applique
Louisa Smith’s book: Double Vision
Quilting Arts Magazine & Cover June/July 2019
Faculty at Shows & Retreats:
Houston International Quilt Show
Long Beach International Quilt Show
MISA Madeline Island School of Arts (On Madeline Island and at the Santa Fe location)
North Carolina Quilt Symposium
Quilting in the Desert
Santa Barbara Quilt Retreats
Coming: Featured Quilter: Lake Metroparks Quilt Show 2024, Ohio