Start your quilting journey with this class. It has
been designed especially for the beginner student
in mind that wants to give quilting a try. Patti will
take you through the process from rotary cutting,
machine piecing, quilt construction, simple quilting and binding.
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Designing Workshops
Beading Basics
Learn the fundamental stitches to attach beaded
embellishments to fabric surfaces by making a
beaded sampler. Beaded bindings will also be
covered.
Sunday, February 24 9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Karen
$48 + book
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Applique Academy
Patchwork
Nifty Novelties
Quilting Connection
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.
Wednesday, March 13 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Instructors: Debbie/Patti
$51 - includes muslin & book
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.
Wednesday, February 13
and 27 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Instructor: Karen
$48 – kit optional
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
Sunday, March 3 9:00am – 4:00pm
Instructor: Margie/Margo
$95 – includes colour wheel 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
Sunday, March 10 9:00am – 4:00pm
Instructor: Margie/Margo
$49
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
Sunday, March 17 9:00am – 4:00pm
Instructor: Margie/Margo
$49
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
Sunday, March 24 9:00am – 4:00pm
Instructor: Margie/Margo
$49
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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.
WATCH FOR THE MASTERS CLASSES
Design Fun-damentals
Learn the universal principles of good design and
how to apply them to original quilts or wall
hangings. This information packed course allows
time for notes, sketches, and cut and paste
exercises. In the last session, begin your own
work with fabric.
Classes must be taken in sequence.
1/Line and Shape
2/Form, Texture, Space
3/Pattern,Balance, Contrast, Emphasis
4/Movement, Rhythm, Unity
5/Design Play
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