Here is where you will find a list our lessons and workshops that we are hosting during the year. I will update this page when we added new lessons and workshops. Bookings are essential for all sessions and deposits need to be paid on booking (50% of the workshop fee.) On booking and payment of the deposit you will receive the workshop requirements list.  Note: Your deposit/workshop fee is non-refundable.  Please make sure you know the workshop/classes start and finishing times, so you can get the most out of your workshop time. Classes will not run pass the finishing time, so if you are late you miss out.
All classes and workshops are held in store at 7 Wasleys Rd Mallala, South Australia Ph 08 8527 2120 unless marked.

We do have a hot weather policy in place, if temperatures reach 40 degrees Celsius or a Catastrophic fire ban day is issued, please contact the shop to see if the workshop is going ahead. Some workshops will go ahead if a special teacher has been booked. 

Please Note: Some Workshop times have changed for 2025. Please make sure you note the times down, so you don’t turn up late for your class and miss out on some of your workshop.

Sit and Sew Sessions are on the first Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the month. Friday sessions are on the 24th January, 31st January, 7th February & 7th March. Time 9.30am- 2.45pm (5 hrs 15 mins) $18 per session.

Saturday sessions are on the 1st February, 1st March & 5th April.  10am-2pm (4hr Session) $15 per session

Sunday sessions are on the 2nd February, 2nd March & 6th April. Time is 10 am- 2pm, (4 hr Session) $15 per session to be paid on the day. No teacher, you work on your own project. If you need help, book yourself into a Patchwork 101 session. Bring your project and your lunch. Tea, coffee are available.   If you bring projects that require a teacher’s assistance you will be charged the Patchwork 101 price.

Patchwork & Quilting 101– this class is suitable for everyone, no matter what you are working on. Perfect if you are stuck on something as a teacher is in attendance or want to start something new.  The Friday sessions are on every Friday except the 1st Friday of the Month 9.30am – 12.30pm. (3 Hrs) $30 per session or the full day session 9.30am-2.30pm (5 hrs) $50 per session.

The Saturday sessions are on the 8th February, 8th March & 12th April . Session times 9.30am-12.30pm (3 hour workshop) $30 per session.

Block of the Month– Each month we will feature a block. Come and learn how to make the block in our Block Making Session on the Second Sunday of the month 10am-2pm (4hr workshop) $45 workshop including Block pattern. Starting Sun 9th February & 9th March.

Quiltworx 101 Monthly Workshops. Mainly on the fourth Saturday of the month 10am-2.45pm. This is the session for all things Quiltworx. If you have started something that you need extra help, or you need Quiltworx homework time.  These sessions are $60. Next sessions are 22nd February & 22nd March.

By Annie Workshops– Once a month there will be a By Annie workshop. There will be a mix of set projects and bring any By Annie project workshops. Make sure you double check the dates as these workshop will move around depending what day is available. 10am-2pm (4hrs) $40 workshop fee. First workshop Sunday 23rd March.

Cynthia’s Ark Retreats– we run a variety of retreats over the course of the year. They vary from our Anything Goes Retreats to set project retreats. the Anything Goes Retreats are run 3 times a year, generally in March, June and October. Also you can book me as a teacher for your group retreats. You will find the retreats listed with the workshops.

Sun 9th February– Cynthia’s Ark Block of the Month Part 1- Ohio Star Block. Learn how to make this block in a variety of sizes. This is part of a 11 month workshop series featuring a different block each month. Pick and choose which blocks you would like to learn or do all the classes. there are 9 blocks to learn and then we will have two classes on assembling your blocks the traditional way or the Quilt as You Go way.

Sat 15th February-Quiltworx Steampunk Fairytale Quilt Part 1 9.30am-3pm (5 1/2 hours) 5 part workshop series $575 which includes your Quiltworx pattern and 5 classes. Fabric extra. Limited spots available.

Sun 16th February– Quiltworx Steampunk Fairytale Quilt 9.30am-3pm. This class is full.

Tues 11th-13th March– Anything Goes Retreat at Sew Delightful in Burra. Twin share accommodation. teacher on hand and meals included.

Sat 15th March– Quiltworx Steampunk Fairytale Part 2 -9.30am-3pm (5 1/2 hours)

Sun 16th March– Quiltworx Steampunk Fairytale Part 2 -9.30-3pm (5 1/2 hours)

1st- 30th April– Sewing Explorer Trail- Visit all 6 shops during April and spend $20 in store and receive each shop’s block pattern and get your passport stamped. Hand in your completed passport before the 30th April to go in the major Prize draw.