Workshop General Information/Locations
Workshops are usually held at the Norman P Murray Community Center Juniper room, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, on the Friday after our monthly Thursday Guild Meeting. Workshops run from 10:00 AM - 4:00PM. Please arrive at least 15, but no more than 30 minutes early to set up your workspace. After the workshop chair helps the speaker and sets up the classroom, she will be happy to help you if you need assistance.
Remember to bring your lunch/drink/snack for the LIMITED lunch break time.
Workshops registration starts approximately 3 months before the workshop date. Only BCQG members can sign up during the first month. (You can email Mary Kay Fitzpatrick for workshop status). See workshop description for more specifics.
Registration fee for members is $35. Non-member fee is $60; non-members contact Mary Kay Fitzpatrick to register. Workshop description in the newsletter includes additional material/supply fees due to speaker.
You may cancel and receive a refund if you let the workshop chair (Mary Kay Fitzpatrick) know by email at least 45 days before the workshop. After that time, you will only be refunded if there is a person to fill your spot from the waiting list. We will issue a refund check after payment is received from the replacement for your spot.
You will receive an email reminder with supply list details and any updated information at least a week prior to the Workshop. If for some reason you do not receive the information, please reach out to Mary Kay Fitzpatrick.
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JANUARY WORKSHOP
Cluckers Quilt Pattern by Charisma Horton
Date: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (doors open at 9:30 am)
Location: Murray Center, Juniper Room
We’re not supposed to count our chickens before they hatch, but in this fun workshop, we’ll be doing just that!
Our guest Charisma will teach us how to assemble adorable chickens using various shades of colorful fabrics and half square triangles that’s very fat quarter friendly.
Part of the quilt pattern calls for paper piecing and Charisma will share her tips, tricks and techniques to take the worry out of executing perfect points.
Her pattern can be found on her Etsy page (@charismascorner) and once you register for the class, you’ll be given a discount code to purchase it.
Registration is open. Email MaryKay Fitzpatrick or click here to register online. Workshop fee is $35 for members. Non-members welcome to register via email as of October 1 and the fee is $65.
FEBRUARY WORKSHOP
Into the Kaleidoscope with Kyra Reps
Date: Friday, February14, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (doors open at 9:30 am)
Location: Murray Center, Juniper Room
Circles, triangles, shapes galore! Every mandala is as unique as your fingerprint. Kyra will help us delve into our creativity and create our own unique mandala kaleidoscope.
This class is product specific to the APLIQUICK tools and method where you will learn how to use the APLIQUICK Rods, and APLIQUICK one sided fusible shapes to create perfectly turned edge applique resulting in a beautiful kaleidoscope mandala as unique as you are!
This will be done on a 42" X 42" background fabric. Your kit ($40) will include all your pre-cut APLIQUICK one sided fusible shapes and instructions.
In-person registration will open at guild meeting on November 14. Online registration will be available the following day.
Use this link to sign up online
David Hasting's Inspired by Architecture
Date: Friday, March 14, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (doors open at 9:30 am)
Location: Murray Center, Juniper Room
Using photos of architectural elements, David will guide you through the steps to design a mini fabric quilt.
We will use the quilt-as-you-go method, sewing the top pieces, batting and backing simultaneously.
David will demonstrate facing your quilt, to give a more modern finish than traditional binding. Your mini quilt can be the final product (frame it, hang it, or make a pillow cover later), or it can be a test for a larger quilt.
This is an all-levels workshop. You should be comfortable using your sewing machine, and it should be in good working order. Basic knowledge of walking foot quilting is helpful, but not necessary.
For more about David, please visit www.davidowenhastings.com or follow @davidowenhastings on Instagram.Use this link to sign up online
