Workshops

Workshop Policies Class Hours: 9am-4pm unless noted; Cost:  Varies by class; higher fee for non-members. TCQG members pay less per class and received first preference for registration. Deposit:  $25.00 holds your space Refunds:  Available up to 60 days before class date Please wear your name tag!

Sept 11-13, 2010 Sharon Pederson Her website: sharonpederson.com Oct 7-11, 2010 Gloria Loughman Her website: glorialoughman.com June 2011 Jan Krentz Her website: jankrentz.com Scroll down for class details

For more info contact: Barbara Minton TCQG Workshop Chairman Email: mintonba@hotmail.com Phone: 509-588-3392 To register, mail form (below) with $deposit to: Barbara Minton 44909 E. Badger Rd Benton City, WA 99320 Workshop Registration Form (pdf) Checks payable to TCQG

Sharon Pederson lives in Vancouver, BC but teaches all over the world.  She is the author a diverse list of books: Reversible Quilts: Two at a Time More Reversible Quilts Sensational Sashiko: Japanese Appliqué Quilting by Machine,Color for the Terrified Quilter Plain Talk, Simple Lessons Machine Appliqué for the Terrified Quilter Her website is  http://www.sharonpederson.com/ For an enjoyable read (not necessarily about quilts), visit her blog (via her website). Sharon will also present a program at the September Evening Guild Meeting.
Saturday Sept. 11, 2010 9 am - 4 pm Location: Benton PUD Auditorium Kennewick Cost:  $75 Non-Members: $80	Sharon Pederson will be giving a 1-day workshop Sensational Sashiko  This is a non-traditional approach to a traditional needle art form. Sharon’s theory is that if it can be done by hand, it can be done by machine and sashiko is no exception. Originating as the "common" man's garment decoration, sashiko has been adopted by quilters to add exciting designs to their quilt tops and garments. Using your sewing machine and heavy weight threads learn how to achieve this stunning embellishment on either a single thickness of fabric or through a quilt "sandwich".
Sunday Sept 12, 2010 9 am - 4 pm Location:  Benton PUD  Auditorium Kennewick Cost:  $75 Non-Members: $80	Sharon Pederson will be giving a 1-day workshop Double Wedding Ring by Machine  Sharon always wanted to make a double wedding ring quilt but was not the least bit interested in sewing a convex curve to a concave one. It was only when she realized it could be done with machine appliqué that she tried it.  Now she teaches Double Wedding Ring as a beginner technique - it's that easy. To make the process easier she has made templates so that all of the cutting can be done with a rotary cutter. Make it any size you want - with either pieced arcs or plain.
Monday Sept 13, 2010 9 am - 4 pm Location:  Benton PUD  Auditorium Kennewick Cost:  $75 Non-Members: $80	Sharon Pederson will be giving a 1-day workshop Two-at-a-Time Reversible Quilts This is Sharon’s most popular class. It is the subject of her first two books, Reversible Quilts-Two at a Time, and More Reversible Quilts, both published by Martingale & Company (That Patchwork Place). As you piece the blocks they are miraculously quilted at the same time. And, when you are finished, you have TWO quilts - a different color on each side. The class covers the construction of the basic block, how to join blocks together and reversible binding. Demonstrations of some of the variations are also included. In this hands on class, you will learn everything you need to know to finish your quilt and will get a good start on it in class. Sewing machine (and walking foot) required.
Gloria Loughman is returning to give 2 workshops.   If you missed her the first time, you may still have a chance.  Workshops are filling fast so if you are interested, contact Barb Minton right way.  Offered workshops are:
Thurs - Sat Oct 7-9, 2010 9 am - 4 pm Location:  Westside Center   Richland Cost:  $225 Only open to TCQG Members	Gloria will give a 3 day workshop Landscape Mosaics Using small squares or diamonds of fabric, students will build up a landscape design that is both original and visually exciting. Design principles including perspective and focal point will be discussed. Invisible machine appliqué, free motion stitching and other machine embroidery techniques will be included. Students will have the option of hand painting fabric for special areas. This workshop is suitable for new and experienced quilters.
Sun - Mon Oct 10-11, 2010 9 am - 4 pm Location:  Westside Center   Richland Cost:  $150 Only open to TCQG Members	Gloria will give a 2-day workshop Playing on the Surface Participants will create an abstract design while improving their machine embroidery and appliqué skills. The class begins with a segment on design principles and advice on how to choose stunning and effective color combinations. Breaking up the background into many smaller segments, students move on to decorate the surface of each one with a myriad of shapes, providing extra detail with machine embroidery. Towards the end of the class, instruction is given 'easy to master' construction techniques and quilting designs will be discussed. Based on the skills used to create 'Kimberley Mystique' the wall hangings produced in this workshop will definitely be 'one of a kind'
Jan Krentz is coming for 3 days in June 2011.   Specific workshops haven't been decided yet.  More details coming later.