2023 Workshop Calendar
Beginners Machine Quilting and Finishing – February – March 2023
An introduction to the basics of machine quilting and finishing a quilt consisting of three, 3 hour sessions on Saturday mornings 9.30 to 12.30. Suitable for beginners and those new to quilting.
4 February, 18 February and 4 March.
Cost: $20 per session or $50 for all three.
Teacher: Mary Kennedy
Session 1: Quilting with a walking foot
- – Includes adjusting tension
- – Straight lines, zig zag quilting and matchstick quilting.
Session 2: Free motion quilting
- – Includes adjusting tension when using a free motion foot
- – 8 patterns to quilt
Session 3: Finishing a quilt
- – Binding a quilt
- – Facing a quilt
A working sewing machine with Walking foot and Free motion foot plus basic sewing supplies. Further requirements will be provided following enrolment.
Enrol here: Beginners Workshop(s)
Deborah Louie Workshop – 1 and 2 April 2023 –
Rainbow “Glamorous Clams “ Machine Decorative stitch Applique
This two day class is a fun and exciting way to explore the unlimited possibilities of your sewing machine. You will make a delightful modern clam shell cushion and learn techniques that will enhance your future projects. Take full advantage of the wonderful decorative stitches your domestic machine has to offer.
Cost: $180.00
$50 deposit on enrolment with balance of $130 to be paid by 1 March 2023
Enroll here for Deborah Louie workshop
Coming Up
Beginners Patchwork and Quilting – June – September 2023
Rachelle Denneny – 3 and 4 June 2023
Gloria Loughman Workshop – 2 and 3 September 2023
Enrolment and payment details for workshops can be found here.
For further information and enrolment details please contact: workshops@canberraquilters.org.au
Workshop Policy
General
- Workshops are held by Canberra Quilters to advance member’s skills.
- Financial members of Canberra Quilters receive priority bookings. Non members are welcome to attend if there is a place available but will pay an additional 20% of the workshop fee or 50% of the current membership fee, whichever is the greater.
- Workshops are self-funding and the cost of the teachers, venues and associated costs must be met by the participants.
- A minimum number of participants is required for each workshop to be held. If this number is not reached, the workshop will be cancelled.
- The maximum number of participants is determined by the teacher and the space available to ensure that people can work in comfort and safety.
- Places are allocated on a first in basis. A waiting list is kept by the Workshop Coordinator.
- Workshops are usually held from 10am to 4pm at Our Rooms in the Cook Community Hub.
- Workshops will commence and conclude at the planned times. They will not be delayed for participants who are late.
Booking a Workshop
- Check with the Workshop Coordinator that a place is available.
- Complete a Workshop Enrollment Form with is available on the website and at general meetings.
- A non-refundable deposit of 25% must be paid at the time of booking. The deposit for each workshop will be clearly stated in the information provided.
- Your place will be secured with a completed Workshop Enrollment Form is received by the Workshop Coordinator and the Treasurer confirms payment of the deposit.
- A confirmation notice/receipt will be issued.
Final Payment
- A workshop must be fully paid for by the date which is specified in the information about the workshop. Usually this is one month before a workshop is held.
- It is up to you to remember this date. Individual reminders will not be given to participants.
- PLEASE NOTE: If full payment has not been received by the Workshop Coordinator by the due date, you will lose your place to someone on the waiting list and lose your deposit.
Refunds
- No refunds will be issued unless the workshop is cancelled by the Committee.
- If you are unable to attend a workshop, contact the Workshop Coordinator as there may be people on the waiting list who have priority placement.
- If there is no one on the list you must make your own arrangements to find a substitute. You must make your own financial arrangements with your substitute.
- You must notify the Workshop Coordinator of any changes.
Cancellation of a Workshop
- Workshops may be cancelled due to a variety of factors, for example, insufficient enrollments or illness.
- If a workshop is cancelled at the discretion of the Committee a full refund is given.
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