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 add new lessons and workshops. Bookings are essential for all sessions and deposits need to be paid on booking. On booking and payment of deposit you will receive the workshop requirements list. Note: Your deposit/workshop fee is non-refundable if you don’t turn up on the day of the workshop. Please make sure you know the workshop/classes start and finishing times, so you can get the most out of your workshop time.
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.
Project Uninterrupted is our Sit, Sew & Chat sessions which is on the first Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the month. Friday sessions are on the 6th August, 3rd September 5th November & 3rd December. Saturday sessions are on the 7th August, 4th September 6th November & 4th December. Sunday sessions are on the 1st August, 5th September, 7th November & 5th December. 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 lunch and sewing. Tea, coffee and water are included. 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. 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 10 am – 1pm. $30 per session. The Saturday sessions are on the 10th July, 11th September, 13th November & 11th December. Session times 10.00 am–1 pm $30 per session.
Freestyling Ruler work Quilting Workshop – These workshops are for all skill levels. New to ruler work quilting I can teach you the basic from setting up your machine to the more advance levels where you bring a basted project and looking at how to quilt the project with the rulers you have and introduce you to new rulers. Check below for dates. You can do Ruler work in the Patchwork 101 session if I am running the 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 3 pm but it will depend on the workshop. Check over the page for workshop dates.
Quiltworx 101 Monthly Workshops. On the fourth Saturday of the month10am-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. There will be a Technique of the month Series plus other projects over the course of the year. 2022 Technique of the month will be Coral Reef.
September
Sun 12th September– 3-yard Quilt Workshop- Join us for a fun day with the 3-yard Quilt book. Select one of 8 patterns and make a quilt top in a day. $110 workshop fee and includes a 3-yard quilt book and a 3-metre bundle of your choice.
Sat 18th September– Learn Your Machine Series Part 8 10 am – 2pm $40
Sun 19th September– – Freestyling Ruler work- $60 workshop Learn the basics or advance your skills with all thing ruler work.
Sat 25th September– Quiltworx 101 Session 10 am- 3pm $50 workshop fee. Bring any Quiltworx project you need help with to these sessions.
Sun 26th September– Bargello Quilt Learn how to make a bargello quilt in our one-day workshop. $60 workshop fee and included the pattern.
October
1st-3rd October-Clare Quilters 2021 Exhibition- Clare Town Hall 10am-4pm $5 Entry includes refreshments. I am the Shop; Clare Quilters have a Trading table and there is a quilt raffle. Supporting local charities.
Fri-Mon 8th-11th October Project Uninterrupted Retreat- Nunyara Conference Centre $400pp includes shared accommodation and all meals.
Sat 16th October– Learn Your Machine Series Part 9 10 am – 2pm $40
Sun 17th October– Gardenlife English Paper Piecing Tea Party. Learn how to make one of two table runners using Tilda’s Gardenlife range. This is a hand piecing section. $60 workshop fee. Kit extra.
Sat 23rd October- Quiltworx 101 Session 10 am- 3pm $50 workshop fee. Bring any Quiltworx project you need help with to these sessions.
Sun 24th October– Quilt As you Go- Bring blocks, wadding, backing fabric and we will quilt blocks and join them together using one of the Quilt as you go methods $ 60 Workshop fee.
Sun 31st October – Angel Workshop- $40 workshop and includes your angel kit and a Christmas Surprise. Date to be set.
November
Sun 14th November– Freestyling Ruler work- $60 workshop Learn the basics or advance your skills with all thing ruler work.
Sat 20th November- Learn your Machine Series Part 10 10am – 2pm $40
Sat 27th November- Quiltworx 101 Session 10 am- 3pm $50 workshop fee. Bring any Quiltworx project you need help with to these sessions.
Sun 28th November– Strawberry Flower Quilt Workshop- $60 workshop it includes the pattern fabric is extra.
March 2022
Tues-Thurs 8th -10th March– Burra Retreat- Anything Goes Retreat up at Sew Delightful B&B in Burra, SA. $350 includes accommodation, meals, and a teacher. Starting something new, fabric purchased through Cynthia’s Ark for this retreat will receive the workshop 20% off discount.