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Last updated:
February 4, 2012
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General information for workshops
2012 workshops
Workshop Policy
General information for workshops :
We are so glad to see so many eager beavers signing up for workshops again this year. The classes below are open to all OVQG members and non-members. Avoid the rush, sign up for some workshops today by sending an e-mail with your name, phone number and requested workshop(s) to Workshops@OttawaValleyQuiltersGuild.org
Here’s the line-up…..and there’s something for everyone – from novice to advanced; from traditional to fibre artists. If there’s any aspect missing feel free to drop us a line.
The availability shown for each workshop is included below and is as of January 15th, 2012. Waiting lists will be established for classes that are FULL.Class Fees can be paid in cash or by cheque (made out to OVQG). Please do not delay in paying as classes are popular and space is limited.
If you have any questions, concerns, comments please feel free to direct them to Workshops@OttawaValleyQuiltersGuild.org.
Are you interested in co-ordinating the Workshops next year? It is a great opportunity to meet some great artists/quilters and chat with talented instructors; both local and national….a very rewarding experience bringing skill-sets to the guild membership. Please express your interest to Workshops@OttawaValleyQuiltersGuild.org .
The fine print: * This offer has a $35 face value; not redeemable for cash. It can be used towards any 2011-2012 class. Classes where fees are less than $35 are excluded as are Kit Fees. This offer is open to all current year OVQG members only, pending available class space and will expire June 30, 2012 (no carry-over from previous year or into future years) so we recommend selecting your four classes as early in the year as possible.
Payment for classes is due upon signing as one month’s notice is required to ensure the class will run. Kit Fees will be collected only on the day of workshop by the OVQG Proctor or appointed Class Angel and are payable to the instructor (again, by cash or cheque).
2012 workshops
 Instructor:
Elaine Quehl
Date:
Saturday, March 10th
Time:
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location:
Maki House – 19 Leeming Drive, Nepean
Class
Fee: $50 (Non-Members: $60)
Availability:
6 seats
Description: Are you a fly by the seat of your pants kind of quilter? Love
serendipity? Then this is the quilt for you! It is all about
gorgeous, luscious colour and cutting free-hand! The only measuring
you will need to do is to cut your original squares of fabric and to
square up your blocks at the end. You will learn how to cut blocks
free-hand and mix them up. Just begin with a feeling of the colours
you want and prepare to be surprised and delighted. There are many
ways you can turn these blocks to produce different looks.
 Instructor:
Ann Morrell Robinson
Date:
Saturday and Sunday, March 31st and April 1st, 2012
Time:
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location:
DragonFly Fabrics, 2679 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa
Class
Fee: $100 (Non-Members: $110)
Availability:
12 seats
Description: Medallion quilts are quilts that consist of a central design that is
surrounded by multiple borders. If you love the look of this style of
quilt and wonder how the maker ever figures out how to fit them all
together then this class is for you. We will cover drafting patterns,
design principles, colour, fabric choices, and figuring yardage.
Start with an image or idea and turn it into the plan for your next
masterpiece, be it piecing, appliqué or a combination of both.
All
levels
Come spend two days with APRIL’S GUEST SPEAKER designing Medallion Quilts.
Flour Paste Resist |
Soy Wax Batik |
Instructor:
Elaine Quehl
Date:
Saturday, April 14th
Time:
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location:
Maki House – 19 Leeming Drive, Nepean
Class
Fee:
$50 (Non-Members: $60)
Kit
Fee: $20
Availability: 8 seats
Description:
Learn how to make Flour Paste Resist, Batik and Soy Wax Batik. A
full description of each of these is available at the Workshop Table
at our monthly Guild meetings or by e-mail request sent to Workshops@OttawaValleyQuiltersGuild.org.
 Instructor:
Jane Roszell
Date:
Saturday, April 21st, 2012
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location:
Maki House – 19 Leeming Drive, Nepean
Class
Fee: $35 (Non-Members: $45)
Availability:
5 seats
Description: What
is a convergence quilt? A convergence quilt features two or more
designs that are cut in strips of different fabrics and then merged
together. Ricky Timms is master of this technique. We will do his
“grand convergence” technique. Learn how to select
fabric, and put these fabrics together to create great convergence
quilt. (wall hanging size).
 Instructor:
Frances Taylor
Date:
Saturday, May 12th
Time:
9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Location:
Maki House – 19 Leeming Drive, Nepean
Class
Fee: $18 (Non-Members: $23)
Availability:
13 seats
Description: Look what popped up this Spring! Is it a pin-cushion?! Is it a
paper-weight? Is it a conversation piece? Yes, yes and yes. Come
play with log-cabin squares and prairie-points to create these
one-of-a-kind 3D triangular pincushions (or paper-weights or just
decorations) stuffed with rice or lentils. This class is guaranteed
to make you smile whether you’re just a beginner or seasoned
quilter.
 Instructor:
Frances Taylor
Date:
Saturday, May 12th
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location:
Maki House - 19 Leeming Drive, Nepean
Class Fee: $18 (Non-Members:$28)
Kit
Fee: $10
Availability:
12 seats
Description: Need a small diversion from quilting or want to incorporate a new technique into a work of art? Take this 3-hour class and learn the technique of needle felting by hand, using a variety of materials: silks (some hand-dyed), yarns, hand dyed silk hankies, roving, threads, old silk ties all onto a piece of felted wool. Frances will also demonstrate a wet-felting technique and needle-felting by machine in this class. Use a picture of your own (5x7) or create a felted image of one brought by the instructor. Students who own needle felting / embellisher machines are very welcome to bring them - Frances will show you the machine techniques that she has developed.
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 Instructor:
Mary Pal
Date:
Saturday, May 26th, 2012
Time:
9:00 – 4:00
Location:
Maki House – 19 Leeming Drive, Nepean
Class
Fee: $50 (Non-Members: $60)
Kit
Fee: $10
Availability:
10 seats
Description: Exercise
your creativity. Come and spend a “play day” learning
ten different surface design techniques that you can use to make
leaves for your fibre art. Travel from workstation to workstation
trying out these 10 Basic Exercises for quilt artists. You'll
experiment with foils, paintstiks, an embellishing machine,
Setacolour paints, acrylic paints, watercolour pencils, and Angelina.
Techniques covered will include variations on rubbing, stamping,
monoprinting, painting, foiling, and fusing. You will learn ten new
techniques to add to your repertoire, and a collection of foliage to
add to your project stash. Your class fee includes items that will be
supplied for your use: foil, pencils, fusible web, paints, adhesives,
stencils and rubbing plates, Angelina, paintstiks, and roving.* This
is a really fun class! If you finish early, you may continue to play
with techniques on your own or bring your machine and stitch some of
your creations together to create a small art quilt.
*Please note that no
products will be for sale at the class
That’s
it for the year but if there are other
classes/tips/techniques/projects you would like to learn please send
us an e-mail (Workshops@OttawaValleyQuiltersGuild.org) and
we’ll see what we can do for you; this year or the start of the
next.
Happy
Quilting from your Workshop committee!
Do
you know of any instructors you’d like to see the Guild bring
in? E-mail me with names and specialties/techniques at: Workshops@OttawaValleyQuiltersGuild.org or inasent@rogers.com.
Are you interested in co-ordinating the Workshops next year? It is a great opportunity to meet some great artists/quilters and chat with talented instructors; both local and national….a very rewarding experience bringing skill-sets to the guild membership. Please express your interest to Workshops@OttawaValleyQuiltersGuild.org.
Workshop Policy:
- Locations vary and are listed separately for each workshop
- Payment, by cash or cheque, is required to reserve your spot in the class.
- The cost is set up to reflect the cost of the teacher and venue for a minimum number of students. Any profit is put towards reducing the fees for more expensive classes.
- Non-members may take a workshop for an additional fee, space permitting.
- The class fee is non refundable. A refund is given only if the class is cancelled.
- Registration is available at meetings, by phone or email. Registration by phone or email is only complete upon payment by the beginning of the next meeting. Because it is difficult to fill workshops at times, the workshop coordinators reserve the right to accept registration as soon as the class is finalized.
- Registration is closed when the class fills, or on a specified date, for out of town teacher workshops. You will be notified a week before the class, if the class is not being held.
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