Mini Workshops

Mini-workshops are held on most resource days, from 9:00 to 10:30 am. Each class can accommodate 12 students. There is no advance registration. Plan to arrive at 8:45 to set up and pay for your class. Please note that all classes are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

A supply list will be provided in the Newsletter for your mini-workshop. If you intend to sign up, please ensure that you follow all pre-cutting instructions (if available) and have the appropriate supplies. If a kit is being provided in the mini-workshop, it will be at a nominal fee. A kit saves on cutting time in class. The kit must be purchased at the time of registration.

Instructors will make available hand-outs or instruction sheets for your information. There may be a nominal charge to cover the costs of the photocopies.

We would ask that those guild members NOT participating in the mini-workshops avoid disturbing the ongoing workshops by standing around the groups.

We would like to thank you for supporting the guild and participating in the mini-workshops. Any comments or suggestions for next year’s mini-workshops would be most welcome.

For more information, please contact the Workshops Chair.

Come to learn, share and have fun!
Carol Bowie and Nancy Climie

Mini Workshop Fees are $5.00, payable at the door. Class size is limited to 12. Come early!

October Resource Day

Twister Ruler Demonstration
Class given by Christine Richardson

Participants will use the Twister Ruler to create a tessellated design. Bring a 20” piece of batting, pins, a rotary cutter and a cutting mat. A $5.00 kit fee payable to Christine

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – fabric that is!
Class given by Laura Mann

Laura will explore the aspects of fabric that make it useful, or not, for the purpose intended.
*** Bring a magnifying glass if you can.
No kit fee.

November Resource Day

Zentangles
Class given by Sandy LeHeup

Sandy will guide you through the process of creating small, fascinating designs on paper. She has found that Zentangling helps her to be a more relaxed, creative free-motion quilter. Please bring a fine point pen or pencil. Paper will be supplied.

Zentangle is an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. It is a fascinating new art form that is fun and relaxing. It increases focus and creativity. Zentangle provides artistic satisfaction and an increased sense of personal well being. Zentangle is enjoyed by a wide range of skills and ages and is used in many fields of interest.

Sewing With Your Feet
Class given by  Carola Russell

Carola will demonstrate ways to use a variety of “sewing machine feet”. She will show and talk about different types of “threads and sewing machine needles”.

No December Resource Day

January Resource Day

Zentangles
Class given by Sandy LeHeup

This class was so popular in November that Sandy has agreed to hold it again in January. She will guide you through the process of creating small, fascinating designs on paper. She has found that Zentangling helps her to be a more relaxed, creative free-motion quilter. Please bring a fine point pen or pencil. Paper will be supplied.

Zentangle is an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. It is a fascinating new art form that is fun and relaxing. It increases focus and creativity. Zentangle provides artistic satisfaction and an increased sense of personal well being. Zentangle is enjoyed by a wide range of skills and ages and is used in many fields of interest.

 February Resource Day

Using Paintsticks

Christine Richardson will demonstrate the use of paintsticks and tools such as rubbing plates and stencils to embellish fabric. Participants will have an opportunity to try the techniques. $5 kit fee.

French Braid Quilts

Sherri Coulthard will demonstrate a technique for making French Braid quilts. Participants will create a sample French Braid using paper insteat of fabric. Participants should bring 3 or 4 sheets of different colours of construction paper, scissors or a rotary cutter for use with paper, a ruler, a gluestick,and a small mat.