Workshops

Events and Activities

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The Guild conducts regular workshops at various venues:

  • All Saints Anglican Church at Colonel Light Gardens
  • Fullarton Park Centre, Fullarton
  • Glandore Community Centre, Glandore
  • Paddocks Centre, Para Hills West
  • Salisbury East Neighbourhood Centre, Smith Rd, Salisbury East
  • Scott Street Memorial Hall, Pooraka
  • Lyons Road Log Cabin, Dernancourt
  • Wynn Vale Drive Community Building, Wynn Vale

Workshop Policy Statement

  1. Numbers in workshops are limited, so book early.
  2. A 20% deposit is payable at the time of booking.
  3. Payments can be made either by cash, cheque or credit card. Online payments can be made using The Guild's direct debit details.
  4. If paying online, please quote the workshop code in the comments box.
  5. Your place in the workshop is confirmed once the deposit has been paid and a receipt is issued.
  6. Enrolments close on the Monday prior to workshop date.
  7. If you are unable to attend a workshop please advise the Workshop Convenors as they may have a waiting list.
  8. Affiliate Guild members' enrolments are an additional 10% and non-Guild members enrolments are an additional 20%.

For all workshop bookings / further information please contact Kay Lovell 8339 3460

Bookings must be confirmed with Kay prior to making payment - matron.kay@googlemail.com

Direct Deposit banking details
BSB: 105-051
Account number: 207 144 540
Account name: Quilters Guild of SA Inc

Ref: Quote workshop code and your name

Please email: keith@kjholland.com.au and monopillar@bigpond.com (Treasurers) to advise of payment

WORKSHOPS - 2010

Gina Burgess

Finishing Off

Code WS0514


1 day workshop


postponed, contact Kay


Venue: TBA

 


Gina's expertise as a quilter will enable you to achieve a beautiful finish to your quilt. Learn all the tips and techniques in precise cutting, piecing and pressing.

Discover why the position of the bias is so important and how to achieve smooth applique. Gina will also discuss assembly of the quilt top, adding borders and how to pin your quilt ready for quilting. Other tips will be given on even distribution of quilting, blocking a quilt, binding and adding a sleeve and label.

Gina Burgess

Borders with Attitude

Code WS0910


2 day workshop

Cost $130


Saturday 11th September and 16th October 2010 9.30-4.30pm


Venue: Glandore Community Centre


Gina will teach participants how to construct a central panel of uneven log cabins and then border this with a large scale print using ‘Broderie Perse’ Applique. The possibilities are endless

 

 


 

Pam Holland

Images from the Imagination Aggies in Bud

Code WS1002


2 day workshop

Cost $130


Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd October 2010 9.30-4.30pm


Venue: Scott Street Hall Pooraka


Pam uses her skills as a tutor to bring out your creative style. Participants will create an illustrated flower quilt using a blended technique with pens and pencils and

Pam's creative quilting.




Jocelyn Leath

Stranded Naturally - Who goes there

Code WS1030


2 day workshop

Cost $130


Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st October 2010 9.30-4.30pm


Venue: Fullarton Park Centre



Allow the fabrics and contours to guide you in this exciting way of shading and colouring with threads.

This technique combines appliqué with embroidery to create a professional piece of artwork. Learn how to merge colours and to add fine details.

Create your own masterpiece with these adorable little Meerkats (or other animal)


For all workshop bookings / further information please contact Kay Lovell on 8339 3460