Spring/Summer
2009 Classes
Summer
School
Register starting
April 1 to make these classes part of your holiday plans.
Classes run from 9:00am - 4:00pm with one hour lunch, unless
otherwise stated. This is an opportunity for completion
of the Earthly Goods Quilting by Degree Program in a short
period, or, accumulate hours towards the Masters Program.
After June 15, 2009
you can register for these classes on an individual basis
as listed in the write ups.
Quilting
by Degree
Applique Basics,
Machine Quilting, Quilt Binding, Foundation Paper Piecing,
Hand Quilting and Quilt Labels, etc. make up this 6 day week
class.
Monday - Saturday,
July 6 - 11
9:00am - 4:00pm
$344.45 (includes
kit for Machine Quilting and a kit and book for Quilt Binding)
After June 15, 2009
you can register for these classes by the day.
Primarily
Patchwork/Quilt Construction
This hands on week
includes Rotary Cutting Basics on the first morning and then
on to piecing and construction for this intriguing sampler
style quilt. Expect to have you quilt basted by the
end of the week. (Kit optional)
Monday - Friday,
July 13 - 17
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructors: Lezley/Elaine
$261.00 (includes
muslin and book)
After June 15 you
can register for thes classes separately.
Ruth McDowell's
"Piecing"
Using Ruth's book
"Piecing Workshop" learn her unique piecing techniques
which "virtually guarantees the ability to piece almost
anything". By completing the excercises you will learn
how to sew small pieces, straight lines, curves and inset
patches while assembling a sampler wallhanging. Then
using you new piecing skills choose one of the two projects:
Maple Leaf (straight- line) or Water Lily (curved). Attention
will be given to applying these methods to your own designs.
Monday - Friday,
Juy 20 - 24
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Margo
$230.00 + book
Ruth McDowell
Design Week
An introduction
to the process of developing your own original pieced art
quilt based on Ruth McDowell's "Design" book. Margo
has been using this piecing method in her own work for the
past 4 years and will use her knowledge to guide you through
the design process.
Prerequisite:
Ruth McDowell piecing or the consent of the instructor.
Tuesday - Friday
August 4 - 7
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Margo
$230.00 + book
Design Explorations
Katie Pasquini Masopust's
latest book is aimed at inspiring quilters to explore a variety
of design ideas. This class will be filled with exercises
to help you come up with new and exciting designs, techniques
to strengthen your existing ideas, and design and quilt construction
techniques to complete your own masterpieces.
Prerequisite:
Quilting by Degree and a basic understanding of the elements
of design.
Monday - Friday
August 17 - 21
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Margo
$230.00 + book
Hollow Cubes
"NEW CLASS"
Uncover the mystery
of the Hollow Cube. Learn simple techniques to make
this complex box easy and fun. Apply light, medium and
dark value techniques to your fabric. This is a great
technique to use your scrapes!
Prerequisite:
Primarily Patchwork or equivalent.
Tuesday & Wednesday
July 28 & 29
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Patti
$92.00 + book
Surface
Design
It's the same great
format; 3 days of Surface Design followed by 2 days of sewing
studio time. Join Margie for a fun filled week of experimenting
with colour on the surface of the fabric with bleach discharge,
texture rubbings, painting on fabric and fusible web. What
could be better than playing with colour on fabric and then
cutting it up for a quilt?
Monday - Friday
July 27 - 31
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Margie
$230.00 + kit fee
Colouring
with Thread
All of us enjoyed
colouring as a child but now you can do it with thread.
You can use the coneflowers pattern from the book, draw your
own or use flowers that Lois has used for this lovely wall
hanging. You will create the quilt top of 6" squares
for the background and then simply fuse your flowers and colour
with threads.
Tuesday-Thursday
August 4 - 6
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Lois
$138.00 + book
Colour Wheel
Basics
Colour theories
come to life as you learn new vocabulary and practical applications.
Colour Wheel Basics 1 - 4 are covered with time to slow down
and absorb the wealth of information.
After June 15 you
can register for these classes as Colour 1 & 2 (15 hours)
and Colour 3 & 4 (15 hours)
Monday - Friday
August 10 - 14
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Margie
$273.95 includes
colour wheel fabric kit and grey scale kit.
Applique
Academy
For Applique Basics class, see the QUILTING BY DEGREE
section.
Beauregard
"NEW CLASS"
This stunning macaw
only looks difficult. After you finish the raw edge applique,
if you wish, you can start to play with pencil crayons to
add depth to your piece before you begin your free motion
work. Lois wants you to have fun with this so come prepared!
Sadly, there will be homework!
Saturday, August
8 & 22, 2009
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Lois
$92.00 + book
Victorian
Cherries
"NEW CLASS"
This charming small
wallhanging will make a perfect gift for a friend or relative.
Learn how to do bobbin work around the oval centre portion
which is also scalloped. Then, we will raw applique the cherry
branches, cherries and butterfly, followed by quilting. The
pattern includes a DVD that will serve as a reminder of the
steps to be taken or complete the wallhanging.
Wednesday, May 20,
June 3 & 17,
2009
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Lois
$69.00 + pattern
Mystic Blooms
This simple piece
with its lovely blossoms will brighten any day! Learn how
raw edge applique pieces are fused, stitched and embellished
just as you wish. Lois will suggest alternative ideas for
using thread to enhance your piece.
Tuesday, June 2,
9,
and 23, 2009
7:00 pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Lois
$69.00 + pattern
April
Bring spring into
your home with this great piece. This season brings an amazing
variety of flowers. Tulips, daffodils, jonquils, gerber daisies
and multi hued pansies brighten this garden. Although the
quilt can be done as a wallhanging, we can also make it as
a tablerunner like the sample in the store. The flowers are
fused and then stitched. What fun we will have!
Friday, July 10,
24 and
August 7
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Lois
$69.00 + pattern
Wild Animal
Applique
Make up one of the
newest applique projects from Bigfork Montana! Choose from
several patterns of free spirit horses, wildlife moose or
bison and make up an applique wall hanging for the animal
lover in you family.
Prerequisite:
Fusible applique experience.
Wednesday, July
8, 15 & 22, 2009
7:00pm -10:00pm
Instructor: Lezley
$69.00 + pattern
My Sunshine
Create this raw
edge applique wallhanging using batiks or your own hand painted
fabrics. Then you can use your free motion skills to
enhance the surface any way you wish.
Thursday & Friday,
May 14 & 15, 2009
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor:
Lois
$92.00 + pattern
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Quilting Connection
Stippling
Sampler
"NEW CLASS"
Are you bored with
the same old stippling? Let Lois lead you through a fun filled
day while you learn basic shapes and techniques that can lead
you to create new and exciting quilting lines of your own.
Stippling has never been more fun.
Saturday, July 18,
2009
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Lois
$46.00
Drop Your
Feed Dogs!
Still struggling with free motion quilting?
Improve your free motion quilting skills in this
workshop. You will be working through exercises and then quilting
a small wall
hanging with free
motion feathers and background quilting.
Prerequisite: Machine quilting
Sunday, June 28,
2009 9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Kathy
$46.00
For Hand and Machine
quilting classes, see the Quilting by Degree
section
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Patchwork Junction
Bob and
Weave
"NEW CLASS"
This is a great
opportunity to explore and use knowledge learned in our colour
classes. Bands of colour appear to weave over and under
in this easyf three-dimensional-looking quilt. Paying
careful attention to value make the illusion appear.
Are you up for the challenge?
Prerequisite:
Primarily Patchwork or equivalent.
Sunday, August 16
& 23
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Betty
Ann
$92.00 + book
Trip for
Two to Boston "NEW CLASS"
Get together with
your quilting buddy for this fun filled class. Work
together to cut, sew, press and design this "Trip around
the World" project. One kit makes a quilt top,
with borders, for each of you!
Tuesday, June 9
& 16 9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Patti
$92.00 + kit
Basic Bargello
"NEW CLASS"
Inspired by a traditional
needlepoint stitch, a bargello quilt pattern is one that beginner
or advanced quilters can master. In this class we will
step through the design and planning of you quilt pattern.
Fabric will be selected and auditioned for your one of a kind
spectacular quilt project. Strip sets will be sewn and
then the cutting and assembley begins!
Prerequisite:
Rotary Cutting Basics
Sunday, July 12
& 26 9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Lezley
$92.00 + book
The Spin
"NEW CLASS"
This quilt will
brighten up even the darkest of corners in your home.
It uses all those wonderful large scale prints that you have
been collecting, but didn't know what to do with. By
mixing in some left over fabric or adding a little new fabric,
you will end up with a Big, Bold and Beautiful quilt.
Friday, June 19
1:00pm - 4:00pm
and June 16
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor:
Marj
$69.00 + book
ULS2
Who can resist the
appeal of a Lone Star Quilt? This sexcond Lone Star Design
by Karen Stone is a great quilt to use up your scraps. Using
the add-a-quarter ruler for the paper piecing technique makes
it so easy to get all the sharp points. During the 4 classes
you will learn how to select a pleasing palette from your
fabrics, create the diamond shaped foundations, use value
to design the sections of the quilt and alternate methods
of applique. Finally, at the last class you will bring all
the sections together fo a stunning one of a kind quilt.
Prerequisite:
Foundation Piecing
Monday, May
25, June 29
9:00am - 4:00pm
and July 6
9:00am - Noon
and July 20
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Lois
$161.00 + pattern
Diamond
Jubilee
Easy quick cutting
and strip piecing techniques are used to make this stunning
diamond quilt. No Y-seams are required.
Thursday, June 18
1:00pm - 4:00pm
and June 25
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Karen
$69.00 + pattern
Lone Star
Have you always
admired the classic Lone Star Block? Learn how to construct
this always stunning quilt with Kathy's step by tep instructions.
Prerequisite:
Primarily Patchwork or equivalent.
Sunday, May 24 &
31
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Kathy
$92.00 + book
Curved Pinwheels
Make a stunning
quilt of pinwheels and don't worry about trying to match points!
This simple technique of cutting freehand curves gives a feeling
of motion to a basic patchwork quilt pattern. Based on the
book "Blendable Curves".
Wednesday, June
3
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Lezley
$23.00 + book
Stunning
Woven Quilts
Use your colour
palate to prepare a background of fabrics woven together to
make a spectacular quilt even befor adding applique on top.
Techniques from the book "Simply Stunning Woven Quilts"
are shown. Each project will be unique all from the same method.
Finish off the quilt with your own applique on top. Several
background weavings are explained leading to a woven quilt
that does not require any appliqe.
Monday, June 22
9:00am
- 4:00pm
Instructor: Lezley
$46.00 + book
Scrappy
Triangles
Create exciting
scrap quilts from you fabric stash using simple half-square
triangles. The class will cover fabric selection, cutting,
piecing and designing. Countless possibilities! Endless fun!
Wednesday,
June 10 & 17
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Kathy
$46.00 + book
Fun and
Done Presto Pinwheels
This quilt is assembled
using a "quilt as you go method". The piecing
method allows you to complete each block. Sew the blocks
together and you're done. Now that's fun!
Sunday, May 24
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Lezley
$46.00 + pattern
Log-cabin
Pillow
Take this old traditional
pattern and kick it up a notch by using fun fabrics. Construct
a simple pillow to fit an 18" pillow form and overlap
closure.
Thursday, July 9
& 16
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Patti
$46.00
Miniature
Series
Family Days
Miniature quilt
collages are part quilting, part collage and part family history.
These precious keepsakes bring together the familiar and treasured
with words that touch your heart. Think grandma's button box...
vintage photos, a baby spoon, all these sentimental keepsakes
we have tucked away. Miniature quilt collages give wonderful
memories a place in the "everyday". This hands on
class will give you lots of tips and insiration to create
your own unique collage.
Sunday, May 31
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Kim
$46.00 plus pattern
Family Tree
Pattern/designer
Virginia Cole's version of a family tree combines the comfort
of a traditional quilt with words that carry personal meaning.
With no points to match, there is no excuse not to give this
miniature quilt a try! Is sews up quickly and can be altered
to fit any frame, while the word tree can be built with any
memory, feeling, or family group you desire. Words can be
from old books, magazines, or printed from your computer.
Sunday, June 21
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Kim
$46.00 plus pattern
Little Pieces
Here's a DJ quilt
for non-Janiacs! A simple traditional 42" x 60"
lap quilt showcasing 3" miniature blocks in a modern
setting. Learn tricks and techniques for making miniture blocks,
assemble into a quilt top, explore modern and traditional
designs for machine quilting
Saturday, July 25
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Kim
$46.00 plus pattern
Quilt Study
Make 10 different
1 1/2" miniature quilt blocks and arrange them
in a collage setting. This pattern is easily personalized
and adapted to different size frames. Variations include 9"
x 17", 8" x 10" and 5" x 7" frames.
Sunday, August 9
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Kim
$46.00 plus pattern
Design
Workshop
Landscape
Design
Do you have a special
landscape that you wild like to re-create in fabric?
Is the "postcard" size too small? Do you want to
try something larger? Then this is the class for you!
Bring your idea and photo and Margie will show you a number
of landscape quilts she has made, both abstract and realistic,
as a jumping off point. Tips to help create a sense of depth
will be discussed. A variety of applique techniques
will be taught as they apply to individual landscape projects.
Saturday, March
7
and Sunday, March
8, 2009
9:00am -
4:00pm
Instructor: Margie
$92.00
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Surface
Design
Thread
Play 1: Basics
Play with your sewing machine as you begin to explore
free motion stitching techniques. Drop the feed dogs,
adjust tensions and learn to use a hoop as you start thread
sketching. The complete Thread Play program
is done on a regular sewing machine.
Wednesday, June
10
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Lois
$23.00 (kit optional)
Thread Play 2: Stabilizers
How do we stop puckers from happening? Which
products to use? Get all the answers to many questions
regarding stabilization of fabric with or without a hoop.
You will also learn how to make lace as well as other creative
stitches to enhance the texture of your work.
Thursday, June 11
9:00am - noon
Instructor: Lois
$23.00
Thread Play 3: Embroidery
Learn to use a variety of stitches to add detail
and interest to thread painted motifs. Try feathering
and shading. Any zigzag sewing machine will do the job.
Thursday, June 11
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Lois
$23.00
Thread Play 4: Appliqué
Add appliqué details to fabric pictures:
"No show" for free motion embroidery, straight stitch,
raw edge and free motion techniques.
Friday, June 12
9:00am - noon
Instructor: Lois
$23.00
Thread Play 5: Threads
Learn tips and tricks about setting tension.
If you have had problems using metallic threads on your machine,
your problems will disappear with a few adjustments.
We will explore the possibilities of bobbin drawing and couching.
Friday, June 12
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Lois
$23.00
Stenciling
Stencils provide
a wonderful opportunity to repeat an image across a piece
of fabric. Participants will design, cut and transfer their
own stencil image to cloth using fabric paint and oil pastels.
Stencils will be made from a variety of materials. Each technique
enriches the fabric surface with colour and design. Come explore
the possibilities. Based on the book Simple Stencilling: Dramatic
quilts by Pamela Stallebrass.
Wednesday, May 20
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Margie
$46.00 (Book and
kit extra)
Beading
Basics
Learn the fundamental
stitches to attach beaded embellishments to fabric surfaces
by making a beaded sampler. Beaded bindings will also be covered.
Book required: Beading Basics by Mary Stori.
Wednesday, May 6
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Karen
$46.00 + book
Block Printing
Block printing is
a fun and easy way to apply repeat elements to fabric.
In this class we will explore block printing with Seta colour
paint and 100% cotton fabric. Students will design, cut and
print with soft-cut linoleum. This is a chance to create
some unique fabric to add to your next quilting project.
Wednesday, June
3
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Margie
$46.00 (kit extra)
Corded Binding
Don't be fooled
into thinking that this cording is hard to do. You will
be amazed by the simple steps that will take your quilt to
another level. Your family and friends will be in awe.
Lois will teach you a new method of applying any binding that
is not only accurate, but also very easy.
Tuesday, July 7,
14 & 21, 2009
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Lois
$69.00 + pattern
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Nifty
Novelties
Grids and
Grommets Bag NEW CLASS
This is a fun project,
one bag won't be enough. Pick your favorite fabric and
make a one of a kind designer bag. Using grommets for
closing and a comfortable shoulder strap, or convert it to
a single strap across your body for security or convience.
Prerequisite:
Basic sewing skills, machine quilting experience.
Please
note that the Spring/Summer 2009 Newsletter has an incorret
cost for this class.
Saturday, July 18,
2009 9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Marj
$46.00 + pattern
Home Grown
NEW CLASS
As the gardener,
you reap what you sew! A fun novelty class of vegetable pincushions
with thier own seed packet needle cases. They make great
gifts. Available as a radish, carrot, beet or apple.
Thrusday, May 14
& 15, 2009
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Karen
$46.00 + pattern
Crow Diddy
Bag
NEW CLASS
A unique sewing
notion bag that will give you something to caw about.
Perfect for your rotary cutter, threads and scissors, or great
for Grandma and kids to hold their treasures. The fabric
you choose will affect its personality.
Tuesday, May 26,
2009 9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Karen
$46.00 + pattern
Humbug Bag
NEW CLASS
The perfect little
something, for best friends, good neighbors, kits birthday
presents or grand kits toys. A handy little bag to tuck
inside your Grommet Bag. With this bag you can practice
your machine quilting skills. Gives new meaning to "Gift
Bag". Your will need a zipper foot for your machine.
Thursday, June 11,2009
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Marj
$23.00 + pattern
Needlefelted
Teddybear
With a special barbed
needle, a small bag of wool roving and a block of foam rubber
as a work surface, you can bring to life a darling little
3 dimensional teddy bear about 3" - 4" tall.
"He" or "She" will be your own little
work of art. Come join the fun.
Sunday, May 10
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Karen
$46.00 + book
Rug Hooking
Enjoy an old craft with our wonderful new wools.
Varying the width of the strip and using one easy stitch makes
it possible to hook any design. We will use ¼”
strips hooked through burlap. Originally done as rugs, there
are now many creative objects to use this new skill on chairpads,
coasters, wall hangings and purses. Start with a small project
using a Q-snap frame.
Wednesday, May 13
and
June 10, 2009
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Karen
$46..00 + kit
Eco Market
Tote
In the spirit of
recycle and re-use, create this trendy large multi-purpose
bag using fabrics you love and batting made from recycled
bottles! Be part of Saving the Planet one beautiful bag at
a time.
Prerequisite: basic
sewing skills
Friday, May 22 &
29, 2009
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Betty
Ann
$46.00 + pattern
Floorquilts
Floorquilting requires
no sewing whatsoever and is a very forgiving process.
Turn your favorite fabrics and quilt patterns into durable,
walkable art! With the same technique, you can also
make placemats, coasters, luggage tags, trivets and bookmarks
(Kit optional).
Tuesday, June 23
1:00pm -
4:00pm
and June 30, 2009
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Karen
$69.00 + book
Punch Needle
Embroidery
Enjoy the revival
of an old technique with the use of a hollow needle.
Create two-dimensional motifs that can be incorporated into
quilts, pictures, pillows and various needle works.
Fun and relaxing.
Wednesday, July
8, 2009
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Karen
$23.00 + pattern
Summer Pears
Showcase embroidery
stitches on a 3D sculptured pear in two sizes (7" - 9").
Choose silks, wools or cottons. The finished piece makes
a special gift as it can be a pin cushion or just a work of
art!
Friday, June 5 &
12, 2009
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: Karen
$46.00 + pattern
Home
Dec
Roman Shades
Add a decorator
touch to any room in your house with these fully interlined
and lined Roman Shades. Very little machine sewing,
mostly done by hand. You will work on a sample
in class.
Saturday, June 27,
2009 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Patti
$23.00 + kit
Grommets!"
Grommets are fun
and easy to use. Make drapery, a valance, or even a
shower curtain to add that finishingtouch. You will
work on sample in class.
Saturday, June 27
9:0am - noon
Instructor: Patti
$23.00 + kit
Duvet Cover
Can't find the right
duvet cover in the store! Well this is the class for you.
You will make a small sample duvet complete with piping and
a zipper closure. Flanged pillows and other closure options
will be discussed.
Friday,May 29
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Patti
$23.00 + kit
Computer
Assisted
Learn
how many new features in the latest version of EQ software
including 4300 blocks that you can print in any size, a new
auto set border tool, 5000 scanned fabrics and numerous other
great features to make you quilt creations so much easier.
Bring your own computer of share with a friend, or come without
a computer and observe what the software can do for you. No
software purchase required for the Getting Started and Drawing
Basics classes.
Electric
Quilt 6 - Getting Started
Learn
how to take full advantage of the program's design features,
ranging from changing block size, style, placement and colour
to borders and fabric. Print applique, paper foundation,
template and quilting designs.
Prerequisite:
Basic computer skills
Saturday,
May 30, 2009 9:00am - noon
Instructor:
Lois
$23.00
Electric
Quilt 6 - Drawing Basics
Get
more use from your Electric Quilt software. Using EasyDraw
and PatchDraw, learn to create your own blocks or edit blocks
available in the software libraries. By using these
drawing features you can develop more creative designs with
segments, partitions and staggered arcs.
Prerequisite:
EQ software, EQ6 Getting Started or good general knowledge
about this software.
Satuday,
May 30, 2009
1:00pm
- 4:00pm
Instructor:
Lois
$23.00
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Quilting By Degree
Program
Earthly Goods is proud to present the
program that we have become famous for!
These in-depth classes provide a total of 87 hours of expert
instruction in quilt making basics. These classes are also
open to anyone not in the degree program.
Rotary Cutting Basics
Safety, maintenance and handling of the rotary cutter and
mat are required preparation for many classes. Using a special
ruler, learn to measure and cut geometric shapes and strips
quickly, accurately and safely with no marking templates.
Purchase our class tool kit and earn double points.
Tuesday, April
28
1:00pm - 4:00pm
or Tuesday, April
7:00pm
- 10:00pm
or Friday, May 1
7:00pm - 10:00pm
or Sunday, May 3
9:00am -
noon
Instructors: Patti/Lezley
$54.00 includes
muslin & book
Colour Wheel Basics 1
The Three Dimensions of Colour
Explore the concepts of hue, value and intensity.
Learn colour names, positions on the colour wheel and how
tints, tones and shades are used to create value and intensity.
Use paper and fabric to fill in worksheets.
Prerequisite:
Rotary Cutting Basics
Saturday, May 2
9:00am
- 4:00pm
Instructors: Margie/Margo
$89.95 includes colour and grey scale kit
Colour Wheel Basics 2
A Spin on the Colour Wheel
Use the colour wheel as a tool for making
harmonious colour choices based on scientific
principles. Study eighteen different colour
schemes, as well as colour temperature and
strength.
Prerequisite:
Colour Wheel Basics 1
Saturday, May 9
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructors: Margie/Margo
$46.00
Colour Wheel Basics 3
Colour in Context
Colours change depending on what is around
them. Learn to shift hue, value, intensity and
temperature. Instantly expand your fabric
collection as you use one fabric in different ways.
Prerequisite: Colour Wheel Basics 2
Saturday, May 16
9:00am -
4:00pm
Instructors: Margie/Margo
$46.00
Colour Wheel Basics 4
The Printed Surface
Understanding how design is created and the vocabulary
of visual texture gives further control of theme and mood.
Define focal, support, background and accent fabrics as you
learn another way to choose wonderful colour schemes.
Prerequisite:
Colour Wheel Basics 3
Saturday, May 23
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructors: Margie/Margo
$46.00
Primarily Patchwork/Quilt Construction
This sampler-style small quilt top has different
sized blocks in an intriguing, asymmetrical arrangement. Learn
to use the rotary cutter and strip piecing to create patchwork
with speed and accuracy. Sashing and borders complete the
top, which is layered and basted to batting and backing, ready
to quilt at the end of eight weeks.
Prerequisite: Rotary Cutting Basics
Tuesday, May 5 -
June 23
1:00pm - 4:00pm
OR
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructors: Elaine/Kathy
$184.00
(Kit optional)
Primarily Patchwork Weekend
Combine this with a Quilt Construction Weekend to
learn the same techniques as in the eight- week class. This
is a short and very intense time period…ideal for busy
people with lots of stamina!
Prerequisite:
Rotary Cutting Basics
Saturday and Sunday, May 2 & 3, 2009
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Kathy
$92.00 (Kit
optional)
Quilt Construction Weekend
Learn block assembly and basting for a six-block
project or the Primarily Patchwork Sampler.
Prerequisite: Primarily Patchwork
Saturday and Sunday, June 6 & 7, 2009
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Kathy
$92.00
Machine Quilting
Use your sewing machine with special
attachments to create quilting designs on samples. Discover
techniques that make using your walking foot and darning foot
easy and fun!
Saturday, May 16
9:00am
- 4:00pm
or Saturday, June
20 9:00am - 4:000pm
Instructors: Kim
$71.50 includes
kit
Hand Quilting
Find the secret to enjoying this timeless craft.
Mark and baste a cushion cover. Use special tools and the
“rocking” stitch to form graceful lines of running
stitches to create an elegant whitework design.
Saturday, May 9
9:00am - 4:00pm
or Saturday, June
20 9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Janet
$46.00 (Kit
optional)
Applique Basics
Open the doors to graceful floral or pictorial
designs for quilts or garments. Explore several hand and machine
applique methods, using a heart shape on a six-inch block.
Tuesday, May 19
9:00am - 4:00pm
or Sunday, June
14 9:00am
- 4:00pm
Instructor: Karen
$46.00 (Kit
optional)
Quilt Binding
Well-finished edges give a polished look to quilts
and hangings. Learn the mysteries of mitered corners on samples:
narrow and wide and odd angles.
Saturday, June 13
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Elaine
$88.95 includes
book and kit
Foundation Piecing
Adorn your home by making a seasonal
placemat while learning the technique of paper piecing. Sew
fabric on the lines to create accurate and intricate patchwork.
You will want to rush home to make more placemats as well
as the matching tablerunner.
Saturday, June 27
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor:Lois
$46.00 + pattern
(kit optional)
Quilt Labels,
etc.
Documentation of your quilt is so important to future
generations and may increase the value of your work! Learn
how to make a bound label with text using a permanent fabric
marker, embellished with rubber stamping and photo transfer,
and explore various computer generated label techniques. Learn
about care and storage of our finished heirlooms, as well
as hanging and display methods.
Saturday, June 13
9:00am - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Kim
$46.00 (kit optional)
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Master Quilter
Classes
Required classes have been planned to expand on technical
and design knowledge. These classes total 48 hours of instruction.
They may be taken in any sequence. Master Quilters Program
Optional Classes allow further development in areas of personal
interest. These are marked with a and will total 52 hours
of instruction. Upon completion of these classes, a certificate
and an increase in the birthday bonus to 25% (personal use
only) will be awarded. All of
these classes are also open to anyone not
taking the Master Quilter Program as long as
the prerequisites are met.
Colour Wheel
Basics 5
Magical
Illusions
Explore exciting
concepts of depth, distance weight and many kinds of light
using cut and
paste samples and magazine illustrations to fill in worksheets.
Prerequisite:
Colour Wheel Basics 4
Saturday, June 6
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Margie
$46.00
Colour Wheel
Basics 6
Dream
a Theme
Colour has powerful
symbolic and emotional
meaning. Learn to use this when planning our work. Use accumulated
knowledge of Colour, print, illusions and mood to create a
theme.
Prerequisite: Colour Wheel Basics 5
Sunday, June 7
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Margie
$46.00
The Quilt
Dimension
Step outside your
comfort zone as you learn
to create quilting
designs that will add excitement and interest to your quilts.
Explore different threads, battings and designs. Learn how
to use the fabric itself for
creative results.
Prerequisite:
Machine quilting
Saturday, May 30
9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Margo
$46.00
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Blocks
of the Month
Sampler
Magic
The blocks and
border are all in one pattern. Pick
up kits monthly.
Ongoing
Blocks of the Month:
Sampler
Magic
Continue to pick
up kits until finishing class.
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