Classes-Instore 2023

Our classes are all held in the shop, and sold in semesters. We do not teach classes during the summer school holidays. Prices are set at the beginning of the semester based on the number of available dates. Coffee and tea service available in all classes.

• Payment of fees for each semester in advance. A deposit (equal to one class fee) on the last day of semester is required to secure your place for the following term.
• The balance of class fees for a semester is due on the first class date of that semester regardless of attendance.
• Payment of class fees is non-refundable (or transferable) unless we cancel the class.

One on One

2hr appointment at the Shop - $80

Have a tight schedule? Looking to start your quilting path? Need to kick start a project? Shy to start a class? Why not consider a two hour personal lesson?

One on One lessons ensure you both understand and practice the fundamentals of patchwork but are also available for fine tuning a particular skill such as applique with personalised attention.

So, whether you have never cut a piece of fabric or are just keen to refresh long ago learned skills, call the Shop to arrange a time.

WENDY WILLIAMS

Wendy is a generous and talented artist with a background in teaching and design that she shares freely in her classes. Her days are spent teaching at Material Obsession, throughout Australia and the world, while her nights are spent creating new designs! Wendy’s popular patterns are appreciated around the world in staggering numbers. Working with wool felt or felted wool and embroidery stitches are her specialty areas but her skills extend through all patchwork techniques and sewing methods including clothes, bags, and cushions.

Wendy is a multi-prize winning quilter, is widely published and has written one book so far, Wild Blooms and Colourful Creatures…a best seller

You can follow Wendy on instagram at @flyingfishkits.

Monday "Technique", (6th February, 27th February, 27th March, 1st May, 5th June, 3rd July, 24th July, 25th September, 30th October, 27th November), 11am – 3pm, $65 per class,

Tuesday "Technique", (31st January, 28th February, 28th March, 2nd May, 6th June, 4th July, 25th July, 26th September, 31st October, 28th November), 10am – 2pm, $65 per class,

Wednesday "Technique", (1st February, 1st March, 29th March, 3rd May, 7th June, 5th July, 26th July, 27th September, 1st November, 29th November), 10am – 2pm, $65 per class,

Wednesday "Evenings with Wendy" (1st February, 1st March, 29th March, 3rd May, 7th June, 5th July, 26th July, 27th September, 1st November, 29th November), 7.30pm – 9.30pm, $35 per class,

Thursday "Mixed Technique ", (2nd February, 2nd March, 30th March, 4th May, 8th June, 6th July, 27th July, 28th September, 2nd November, 30th November), 10am – 2pm, $65 per class,

Explore a variety of patchwork techniques as you expand your skill base throughout the year with Wendy. Work at your own pace on existing projects or start a new one with the prepared lesson for each class. This year Wendy will present a new twist on some of her favourite techniques with a focus on design layout options. Elements with a modern theme in solids or prints can be personalised with instruction!

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Explore a variety of techniques in a range of techniques including everything from squares, triangles and circles to machine or hand piecing and appliqué to foundation piecing, inset seams and curves.

These classes are suitable for beginners to experienced quilters. This class may include wool applique.

Delve into a world of mixed techniques supported with great instruction and lots of ideas for making quilts, cushions and more.

KAREN JOHN

Embroidery - Level Beginner to Experienced

Tuesday's each month (20th June, 18th July, 15th August, October 17th, November 14th, Decembr 12th), (10 - 2pm), $60 per class.

Wednesday's each month (21st June, 19th July, 16th August, October 18th, November 15th, Decembr 13th), (10 - 2pm), $60 per class.

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Join Karen to learn, practice and apply embroidery stitches for a variety of projects.

For example, select one of our stitching panels, create your own or embellish your appliqué.

Class techniques will include stitching instruction, transferring designs and finishing the project guidance.

Karen has a background in Interior Decoration, which is evident in the choices she makes in patchwork.

Her trained eye combined with thorough knowledge of embroidery and stitching techniques creates a learning environment with guaranteed original results!

Follow Karen @kljohn31

KAREN CUNNINGHAM

Piecing and Applique skills -Assumed basic skills to advanced

2nd Saturday of each month (11th February, 11th March, 8th April, 13th May, 10th June, 8th July, 12th August, 9th September, 14th October, 11th November, 9th December), (10 - 3pm), $65 per class.

Join Karen to make heirloom style quilts exploring English traditional styles that include piecing with or without papers, appliqué and design. Select from a range of existing quilts and let Karen guide you to making unique quilts that will stand the test of time.

Get on board now with Karen to bring the quilts from her new book A Ladies' Garden to life.

Popular Quilts to choose from include:

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Vintage Pots

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Day of the Sun ( during the year.

Bits & Pieces, Hodgepodge, and Bonney Lass

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SIT AND SEW

$20 or $25 casually (subject to vacancies).

Fridays – 10am – 3pm. TBA

Saturdays - 10am - 3pm. TBA

Come for a day of chit chat and sewing in our fully equipped classroom. The design walls are available for assembling quilts, auditioning borders which is something a lot of us can’t do at home. The classroom has Bernina sewing machines set up as well as mats for your use. On occasion Sit and Sew days will be guided by Cath Babidge, our resident stash busting design starter! Cath is full of ideas for stash busting quilts!

GRACE WIDDERS

Grace is an award winning quilter with a long practiced background in design and technique. As a teacher by trade, she is well versed in ensuring students have a solid foundation of skills.

Grace has been an institution at MO since the beginning, bringing her consistent creative talents and patient manner to the classroom. Join Grace to work out the details of your own projects or let her guide you through her suggestions. Follow Grace @gracewidders

Thursday evenings - Level Beginner; (27th July, 10th August, 24th August, 14th September, 28th September, 12th October, 26th October, 9th November, 23rd November, 14th December), 7.30 – 9.30 pm, $35 per class

Join Grace for a comfortable gathering while you continue learning techniques and build your skill base.

Grace is never short of an idea or a suggestion for your next quilt! Work through the semester to complete a project at your own pace.

MARG GEORGE

Affectionately known as ‘the Pied Piper of quilting,’ Marg is a creative teacher, gentle mentor and an author… Join Marg for a series of classes that will connect you to your creative motivation.

Marg has vast experience across all areas of stitching, but is renowned for her handwork, including applique and paper piecing. Marg’s easy going nature creates an environment that is definitely sure to inspire.

The class covers the skills of handwork including applique, hexagons and design.

Follow Marg @msg47

Stitching

Friday of each month (3rd February, 3rd March, 31st March, 5th May, 2nd June, 30th June, 4th August, 1st September, 6th October, 3rd November, 1st December); 10 – 3 pm, $65 per class.

Saturday of each month (4th February, 4th March, 1st April, 6th May, 3rd June, 31st July, 4th August, 2nd September, 7th October, 4th November, 2nd December); 10 - 3pm, $65 per class.