Unless noted, the workshops are for all levels of quilters.
Upcoming & Recent Workshops
October 17, 2020 – Travel Needle Kit by Ursula Greiner
Ursula (Uschi) Greiner lives on the Sunshine Coast. She has been doing wool applique with hand embroidery and embellishments since 2007. She is a well-known fiber artist whose current focus is contemporary folk art using her own hand-dyed wool and a wide variety of threads from around the world. She emphasizes the fusion of dimensional embroidery and traditional needlework. As a pattern designer, Uschi is inspired by nature, the play of colour and layered textures using different mediums.
In this one day 6 hour workshop each person will work with one of Uschi’s kits. She will guide us through the project starting with tracing the design on freezer paper, stitching it to the background, and learning a range of hand embroidery stitches. After getting a good start in the workshop, people can finish their project at home. All the hand-dyed wool, thread and special needles will be included in the kit. People should bring a pencil, sharp scissors, and pins. No sewing machine is required for this workshop. The cost of the work shop is $40 plus the cost of Uschi’s Travel Needle kit ($29.95 plus tax) which includes everything for finishing the front.
February 27, 2021 – Broken Daisy Workshop by Maureen Wood – This is a new date
Maureen Wood has been quilting since 2004 and has developed a passion for foundation paper piecing. She has made well over 100 quilts using the foundation paper piecing techniques of Judy Niemeyer and of Jacqueline de Jonge, and has taught many classes focusing on the patterns of both of these amazing quilt designers.
Maureen has been a Quiltworx Certified Instructor since 2009 and a BeColourful Authorized Teacher since 2018. She enjoys teaching the techniques of both of these designers and assisting other quilters to develop the skills and confidence to successfully complete any of the Judy Niemeyer or Jacqueline de Jonge patterns that they choose to work on.
In this one-day workshop she will teach us her technique for foundation paper pieced patterns. We will make the Broken Daisy placemat. The workshop fee includes patterns for four placemats. The workshop will take place at St. Faith’s Anglican Church at 57th and Cypress (7284 Cypress) from 9:30-4:00. The fee which includes the pattern is $65.
April 25, 2020 – Broken Daisy Workshop by Maureen Wood – Cancelled
Maureen Wood has been quilting since 2004 and has developed a passion for foundation paper piecing. She has made well over 100 quilts using the foundation paper piecing techniques of Judy Niemeyer and of Jacqueline de Jonge, and has taught many classes focusing on the patterns of both of these amazing quilt designers.
Maureen has been a Quiltworx Certified Instructor since 2009 and a BeColourful Authorized Teacher since 2018. She enjoys teaching the techniques of both of these designers and assisting other quilters to develop the skills and confidence to successfully complete any of the Judy Niemeyer or Jacqueline de Jonge patterns that they choose to work on.
In this one-day workshop she will teach us her technique for foundation paper pieced patterns. We will make the Broken Daisy placemat. The workshop fee includes patterns for four placemats. The workshop will take place at St. Faith’s Anglican Church at 57th and Cypress (7284 Cypress) from 9:30-4:00. The fee which includes the pattern is $65.
Dresden Houses Show & Tell
Members show off their fun quilts from the November 2nd Dresden Houses Workshop at the November 7th meeting.
November 2, 2019 – Dresden Houses Workshop
Instructor: Barbara Dahl
When: November 2, 2019
Where: St. Faith’s Anglican Church, 57th and Cypress
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Cost: $40
Dresden Houses is a fun and easy project that can be accomplished in a day. I will guide you through this process as you personalize your ‘neighborhood’ any way you want.
You can follow a theme (Halloween, Christmas, sports, animals) or work within a controlled color scheme such as Kaffe, 30’s, Batiks, or your favorite prints and colors, or just go scrappy. Whichever path you choose, if you love your fabrics, you’ll love your Dresden Houses.
You will create your houses onto your sandwiched layers of backing, batting and backgrounds in a ‘quilt as you go’ method so that after you’ve added the roofs, doors and other embellishments, all you need to do is bind it and, BAM! Fun and done!
Plan to prepare for the class by bringing your sandwiched layers cut and pressed (see the supply list) so you can jump right into building your neighborhood.
October 5, 2019 and October 19, 2019 Lorna Shapiro – Quilt Design 101
Instructor: Lorna Shapiro
When: October 5, 2019 and October 19, 2019
Where: St. Faith’s Anglican Church, 57th and Cypress
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Cost: The cost of this two-day workshop will be $110
Early Bird Special: For VQG members $85 if you sign up by the June 12th meeting
Level: All skill levels welcome
The workshop will be limited to 12 people.
Quilt Design 101 by Lorna Shapiro
This two-day workshop is for quilters who have created quilts from patterns and are moving on to designing their own quilts. Theory and technique are integrated throughout the workshop, allowing participants to: 1) gain a theoretical framework from which to evaluate and improve upon their quilt designs, 2) experience a design process that supports the evolution and refining of a quilt design, and 3) learn new sewing techniques that allow a broader range of elements to be incorporated in their quilt designs.
On day one participants will develop a strong design concept incorporating their chosen fabric selection. Between days one and two of the workshop, participants will refine their design, assemble the complete set of fabric that may be used in the quilt, and possibly start creating some elements of the final design. On day two of the workshop participants will progress from refined design on paper to the final design cut and positioned on their design wall, with some portion of the quilt actually assembled.
Workshop Locations
The Vancouver Quilters’ Guild workshops are held in different locations.
St Faith’s Anglican Church, 7284 Cypress Street, (on 57th 2 blocks west of Granville). Workshops are usually held from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Parking is on the east side of the church, use the east side door there, as well. Bring lunch; tea, coffee and goodies will be provided. The closest sandwich shop is Choices, across the street. Either pack your lunch or allow enough time to shop.
Knox United Church Hall, 5600 Balaclava Street, (just north of 41st Avenue). Workshops are usually held from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Parking lot is down the driveway on the south of the facility. Bring lunch; tea, coffee and goodies will be provided. The closest sandwich deli is the IGA a short drive away at 41st and Dunbar. Either pack your lunch or allow enough time to shop.
Costs
Workshops are individually priced, please refer to the list. Non-members are welcome to join our workshops for a small surcharge. If there is an additional kit fee it will be shown on the sign-up sheet. Please note that payment of the workshop fee is a commitment to attend the workshop. Refunds will only be made if the class is over-subscribed, or if you can find someone to take your place.
Registration is first come, first served. Please register at the monthly meeting, before the meeting starts and during the break. The fee for the class is payable upon registration.