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.
Sit & Sew sessions are on the first Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the month. Friday sessions are on the 2nd August, 6 September & 4th October. 10am – 2.45pm $20
Saturday sessions are on the 3rd August, 7th September & 5th October. 10am-2pm $15
Sunday sessions are on the 4th August, 8th September & 6th October. Time is 10 am- 2pm, $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 – 12.15pm. $30 per session. The Saturday sessions are on the 10th August, 14th September & 9th November . Session times 10 am–12.45pm $30 per session.
Expand your Knowledge Workshops- There will be a variety of projects on offer along with different techniques on different days. Expand your knowledge with these workshops. Cost will vary depending on the workshop and who is teaching the workshop. Generally, 10 am to 2.45 pm but it will depend on the workshop. Continue to see what is on offer.
Quiltworx 101 Monthly Workshops. Mainly on the fourth Saturday of the month 10am-3pm. 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 10am -3pm. Next sessions are 27th July, 24th August, 28th September & 23rd November.
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, July and October. Also you can book me as a teacher for your group retreats. You will find the retreats listed with the workshops.
August
Sun 11th August– Zipper Pouch Workshop- $60 Workshop Fee including pattern 10am-2pm Kits are $35 and there is enough fabric to make 2 pouches.
Sat 17th August – Super Sit and Sew Saturday- 10am-3pm Bring a project to work on and enjoy your day among likemind people. $20
Sun 18th August– Quiltworx Carnival Flower Part 6 of 7 9.30-4pm
Thurs 22nd August– Quiltworx Carnival Flower Part 6 of 7 9.30-4pm
Sun 25th August- Coonawarra Star Quilt- $60 workshop including your pattern. 10am-3pm.
Sat 31st August– Beginner’s Class to Foundation Paper Piecing. Learn the basics with a table runner project. $60 workshop fee and includes your pattern. Workshop 10am- 2.45pm
September
Sat 7th- Sun 8th September – Quiltworx Extravaganza Two day Quiltworx workshop with 3 projects to choose from, suitable for all skill levels $275 fee for the 2 days, includes morning/afternoon tea and lunch. Patterns and fabric extra. It will be held in the Mallala RSL Hall just up the road from Cynthia’s Ark.
The three projects to select from, Mini Stars is perfect as a beginners project with Cactus Flower a little more skill will be need, then The Pineapple Quilt a little more challenging. There are limited number of each patterns, so please book your spot asap to be able to get your first choice of project.
Sun 15th September– Quiltworx Carnival Flower Technique of the month Part 7
Thurs 19th September– Quiltworx Carnival Flower Technique of the Month Part 7
Sat 21st September– Beginner’s Class to Foundation Paper Piecing. Learn the basics with a table runner project. $60 workshop fee and includes your pattern. Workshop 10am- 2.45pm
Sun 22nd September– Super Sit and Sew Sunday 10am-2.45pm $20 Bring your current project to work on.
Sun 29th September– Quilt as You Go Workshop- Finish your quilts yourself using the Quilt as you Go Method. Bring completed blocks that you would like to join together. $50 Workshop Fee 10am-2pm
October
Tues-Thurs 8th-10th October– Anything Goes Retreat at Sew Delightful Burra
Fri-Sat 11th-12th October– Port Augusta Exhibition at the Stirling North Progress Association Hall, Quorn Rd Stirling North- I will be there as the shop.
Sat 19th October– Super Sit and Sew Saturday- 10- 2.45pm $20 Bring your current project.
Sun 20th October– Super Sit and Sew Sunday 10-2.45pm $20 Bring your current project.
Sat 26th October Rural Round Up – Bamera
November
Sun 9th November– Super Sit and Sew Sunday 10-2.45pm $20 Bring your current project.
Sat 16th November– Christmas Apron Workshop- 10am-2.45pm. $60 workshop fee
Sat 30th November– Christmas Super Sit and Sew- 10am-2.45pm $20 Time to finish those Christmas projects.