June 2026
Trunk Show & Weekend Workshops – Jemima Flendt
Tutor: Jemima Flendt (Tied with a Ribbon)
Date: 12, 13 and 14 June 2026
Time: Friday evening (Trunk Show), Saturday & Sunday (Workshops)
Skill Level: All welcome
In June we welcome quilt designer, Jemima Flendt of Tied with a Ribbon from Western Australia. Jemima is holding a trunk show on the Friday evening, followed by two days of workshops over the weekend. She will be teaching ‘Tackling Equilateral Triangles’ and her beautiful ‘Tuscan Trellis Quilt/Table Runner’ patterns.
Featured Project: Tackling Equilateral Triangles
Featured Project: Tuscan Trellis Quilt/Table Runner
Visit Jemima’s website to view her patterns: tiedwitharibbon.com
Enrolment: Click here to enrol
July 2026
Introduction to Patchwork and Quilting (8-Week Course)
Tutor: Canberra Quilters Specialist Tutors
Date: Alternating Saturdays (11, 25 July | 8, 22 Aug | 12 Sept | 17, 31 Oct | 14 Nov)
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Fee: $162.00 (Members) | $245.00 (Non-Members – includes 2026 calendar membership)
Skill Level: Beginners (Basic sewing machine experience required)
This comprehensive course is perfect for anyone wanting an introduction to Patchwork and Quilting. You will have the choice of making a traditional pattern or a modern quilt layout. Over 8 weeks, you will learn rotary cutting, template making, and precise measuring. Techniques covered include foundation piecing, machine construction, machine/hand appliqué, and English paper piecing. The final three weeks focus on full quilt construction, including borders, pinning, quilting, and binding.
Where: All classes are held in the Canberra Quilters room at Cook Community Hub, 41 Templeton Street, Cook.
Enrolment: Contact workshops@canberraquilters.org.au for details or Click here to enrol
July 2026
Jelly Roll Quilt
Tutor: Leonie Fraser
Date: Saturday, 4 July 2026
Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm (9:45am instruction start)
Fee: $125.00 (Members)
Skill Level: Beginners & Intermediate (No previous machine piecing experience required)
Focus: Machine Pieced Patchwork using rotary cutters, rulers, and machine sewing techniques. This course can be fully completed without hand sewing or custom templates. We will use one of two premium Moda patterns (Star Flower or Celtic Knot) to create a beautiful heirloom. Bring a Jelly roll and complementary background fabrics. Both patterns will be provided to take home.
Skills Developed in This Workshop:
- Working seamlessly with pre-cut fabrics
- Accurate cutting using a rotary cutter, ruler, and mat
- Optimal machine configuration for precision piecing
- Stitching a precise, consistent ¼” seam
- Professional pressing and ironing methods
- Matching seams for flawless pattern joins
Enrolment: Contact workshops@canberraquilters.org.au for details or Click here to enrol
September 2026
Weekend Workshop – Kathy Doughty
Tutor: Kathy Doughty (Material Obsession)
Date: 5 & 6 September 2026
Details: Full workshop curriculum and scheduling information coming soon!
October 2026
Pop-Up Shop & Workshop – Miss Leela
Tutor: Leela Brown (The Maker’s Stash)
Date: 1 & 2 October 2026
Time: Thursday Evening (Pop-Up Store) & Friday (Workshop)
We are delighted to welcome Leela Brown for an exclusive pop-up retail experience followed by an instructional workshop. Visit her website to preview materials: The Maker’s Stash.
Have a Suggestion?
If you would like to suggest a guest tutor, request a specific skill workshop, or offer your time and talent to host a community skill share, please reach out to our team.
Contact: Fiona, Workshops Co-ordinator – workshops@canberraquilters.org.au