Current guild Classes (2019)
Bookings are essential for all Classes, seminars and shows.
All classes are booked through guild and must be paid in advance. See at guild meetings or contact through contact page on the left.
All classes are booked through guild and must be paid in advance. See at guild meetings or contact through contact page on the left.
Scrap Quilt with a Twist - The Group is now full.
Guild mornings through to June 2019 9-11:30am.
Modern Boro Runner - Robyn Burgesss
Sat April 27th Gordonton Hall 9am-3:30pm
Robyn Burgesss will include a brief history of Boro in Japan and how it has changed to become a Modern Art form. There will be a Show and Tell of some real old Boro pieces and modern quilts demonstrates how to achieve the Boro patched look and the traditional sashiko stitching that goes on top.
The class sample is 13” (35cm) wide by 51” (130cm) long. Participants can make theirs in any fabric of their choice. A kit is available for $52.00 in the Japanese woven Taupe fabrics. Order in advance. Some people may not want to launch into such a long project and are welcome to reduce it to cushion size 13” (35cm) square.
Register at guild meeting $50
Colour, Texture, Adventure – Anne Jolly
Sat May 25th & Sun 26th Gordonton Hall 9am-3.30pm
Do not attempt taking this class if you can’t stand frayed edges, irregularity, using certain techniques to cover up mistakes !! (ie with buttons, French knots etc).
Anne says “...this class is far from being traditional but for me has opened up a different world of colour and texture.” “Techniques will be taught on first day, then you will create a wall hanging. Such Fun!!”
Anne has won many awards with her wall hangings so a chance to pick up some great tips.
Register at guild meeting $80
Accurate cutting and Piecing - Betty and Stephanie
Sat June 22nd Sat August 24 Gordonton Hall
Betty and Stephanie will be running this 2 day class over 3 months. That in between month will allow you to practice some of the techniques. Betty says its a back to basics class but not just for those new to quilting could be a refresher to iron out those bad habits. The focus will be on accurate cutting and piecing. You choose your own fabrics (another opportunity to use some of the stash) and purchase the pattern $10 from Betty.
Register at guild meeting $80
Westalee Rulers - Barrie Ashton
Sat July 27th Gordonton Hall
The class sample has 9 different ruler patterns on it which is using all the rulers in the beginners set. Barrie can get the feet and ruler sets if people don’t have them would just need to know their machine model and make. More info to follow.
Register at guild meeting $50
Guild mornings through to June 2019 9-11:30am.
Modern Boro Runner - Robyn Burgesss
Sat April 27th Gordonton Hall 9am-3:30pm
Robyn Burgesss will include a brief history of Boro in Japan and how it has changed to become a Modern Art form. There will be a Show and Tell of some real old Boro pieces and modern quilts demonstrates how to achieve the Boro patched look and the traditional sashiko stitching that goes on top.
The class sample is 13” (35cm) wide by 51” (130cm) long. Participants can make theirs in any fabric of their choice. A kit is available for $52.00 in the Japanese woven Taupe fabrics. Order in advance. Some people may not want to launch into such a long project and are welcome to reduce it to cushion size 13” (35cm) square.
Register at guild meeting $50
Colour, Texture, Adventure – Anne Jolly
Sat May 25th & Sun 26th Gordonton Hall 9am-3.30pm
Do not attempt taking this class if you can’t stand frayed edges, irregularity, using certain techniques to cover up mistakes !! (ie with buttons, French knots etc).
Anne says “...this class is far from being traditional but for me has opened up a different world of colour and texture.” “Techniques will be taught on first day, then you will create a wall hanging. Such Fun!!”
Anne has won many awards with her wall hangings so a chance to pick up some great tips.
Register at guild meeting $80
Accurate cutting and Piecing - Betty and Stephanie
Sat June 22nd Sat August 24 Gordonton Hall
Betty and Stephanie will be running this 2 day class over 3 months. That in between month will allow you to practice some of the techniques. Betty says its a back to basics class but not just for those new to quilting could be a refresher to iron out those bad habits. The focus will be on accurate cutting and piecing. You choose your own fabrics (another opportunity to use some of the stash) and purchase the pattern $10 from Betty.
Register at guild meeting $80
Westalee Rulers - Barrie Ashton
Sat July 27th Gordonton Hall
The class sample has 9 different ruler patterns on it which is using all the rulers in the beginners set. Barrie can get the feet and ruler sets if people don’t have them would just need to know their machine model and make. More info to follow.
Register at guild meeting $50
