About Me

JEAN IMPEY
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

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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:

Beach Cities Quilt Guild

National Modern Quilt Guild

Past member – Orange County Quilt Guild

Surfside Quilt Guild

SCCQG

NCQC

www.SewJean.com

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:

Empty Spools Seminars

Houston International Quilt Show

Long Beach International Quilt Show

MISA Madeline Island School of Arts (On Madeline Island and at the Santa Fe location)

Missouri Star 3-day Retreat

North Carolina Quilt Symposium

Quilting in the Desert

Salt Lake City Quilt Show

Santa Barbara Quilt Retreats

Coming:  Featured Quilter: Lake Metroparks Quilt Show 2024, Ohio