Workshops

QUILT North frequently sponsors workshops, which may be taught by visiting speakers, members of other guilds, or members of our own guild. Let us know if you need help setting up and/or getting comfortable when our workshops are Zoom; members are ready to help out!

SEPTEMBER WORKSHOP 

Beth Helfter:  Hurdy Gurdy

   Tues., 13 Sept. 2022 —9:00 am to 3:30 pm EDT

Members $50 / Non-Members $55           Click here to register:  Beth Helfter Hurdy Gurdy

Live, in-person at the Clifton Park Elks Lodge on 695 MacElroy Road in Ballston Lake, NY 12019

Learn to use Beth Helfter’s Accordion Sewn HSTs™ method while creating a stunning version of a classic block with gorgeous scrappy half-square triangles that are all unique really!  Beth will also show you how to create ordered accordions that lay out blocks like butter. You’ll never want to make half square tringles any other way again! By the end of class, you’ll have a three-block runner well on the way to finished!

OCTOBER WORKSHOP         

Tuesday, 4 October 2022 Lisa Calle:  Feather & Fills Folly

     9:00 am to 3:30 pm EDT

Members $65 / Non-Members $70                 Click here to register:  Lisa Calle Feathers & Fill

Live, in-person at the Clifton Park Elks Lodge on 695 MacElroy Road in Ballston Lake, NY 12019

Do you love the idea of incorporating beautiful feathers into your design, yet feel that achieving such a look is way out of your league? Join Lisa as she introduces and demonstrates 6 different feathers. She will remove any timidness you may have and guide you with the assurance needed for placing feathers into your piece. But it doesn’t stop there…. After learning how to expertly execute these feathers… you will learn how to accentuate those fabulous feathers with different types of fills. Don’t let fills be an afterthought, they can make or break your quilt!

NOVEMBER WORKSHOP   

Tuesday, 8 November 2022 Lynn Wheatley:  Fusible Collage

         9:00 am to 3:30 pm  ET

Members $45 / Non-Members $50                 Click here to register:  Lynn Wheatley Fusible Collage

Live, in-person at the Clifton Park Elks Lodge on 695 MacElroy Road in Ballston Lake, NY 12019

Join Quilt North as we learn Laura Heine’s collage technique from Lynn Wheatley who is a certified Laura Heine Collage instructor.  Choose any Laura Heine Collage design except Boho Blooms from https://www.fiberworks-heine.com or checkersdist.com.  This workshop is a non-sewing class therefore, no sewing machines are needed.

JAN ??? 2023 – Jennifer Sampou zoom only Ombre Table Runner

MAR 7 2023 – Valerie Goodwin Mapping Personal Places   zoom only

APR 4 2023 – Timna Tarr Stitched Mosaics Tuesday at Clifton Park Elks Lodge        9:00 am – 3:30 pm

MAY 2 2023 – Esterita Austin Luminous Painted Illusions Tuesday at CP Elks Lodge 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Quilt North Covid Policy

Quilt North is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment.  Our policy is based on recommendations by public health authorities, policies of Shenendehowa United Methodist Church, and preferences of our speaker.

At Quilt North monthly guild meetings masks will be optional.

All participants at Quilt North workshops will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated as per current CDC recommendations.  An anonymous vote will be taken as to whether masks will be worn at the workshop.

Please do not attend a Quilt North event if within the previous 5 days you have been diagnosed with COVID-19, had direct contact with an individual diagnosed with or suspected to have COVID-19, or are displaying symptoms commonly associated with COVID-19.

Safety guidelines will be updated as necessary.

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