Classes, Workshops, & Events

Oh Scrap!Every Wednesday, 6-8pm

Hosted By: Denise Dodge & Jensi Rogers

Why spend money on more fabrics when gorgeous quilts are waiting to be created out of what you already have? Use all those scraps that have been piling up over the years! Join avid quilter Denise Dodge and learn tips and tricks for using your “extra” fabric… Read more >

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Yummy!Every Thursday @ 6pm

Thursday Therapy!

CQ members get together for dinner every Thursday.  If you want to join us, let us know before 5pm on Wednesday.

We take turns cooking something creative in a Crock Pot, or bringing something in from home.  This is an informal gathering to chat, share, eat, and enjoy.  Come and have fun! Read more >

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Jeans BagMarch 13, 10am-3pm

Deby Ryan

Use your kids’ outgrown jeans, shorts, or skirts to make a cute bag!  You can create a purse, shopping bag, murse (man’s purse), or laptop carrying case!  Master seamstress Deby Ryan will show you the tricks to designing and sewing a fabulous bag from recycled clothes. Read more >

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Polymer ClayMarch 16, 5:30-8:30pm

Linda Stein

Enhance your fiber arts and quilts by making your own beads, trims, and charms!  Newburyport artist Linda Stein shows you the basics of creating your own unique polymer clay embellishments.  Students will leave with multiple samples of completed beads & embellishments and the ability to make many more at home. Read more >

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Ask the expert!Deby Ryan, an alterations and upholstery expert!

Almost every Tuesday, 6pm ’til closing time.

Master Seamtress Deby Ryan will be at the CQ studio for FREE personal consultations. Bring in your alterations, upholstery, or garment design issues and she’ll offer her advice based on over 3 decades of experience. Then you can decide whether you’d like to tackle it on your own, book a class, or have Deby do all the work for you! No high-pressure sales, just great advice.

Rollover the calendar date on the right to see if Deby will be in this Tuesday!

If possible, please RSVP at 978-388-8000 to let us know when you will be joining us.  RSVP is not a requirement, though, so feel free to just stop by…  Thanks!

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Knit for newborns!

Gail Picard, Experienced knitter and volunteer instructor

8 classes, Sundays, 4-6pm:

  • February 7 & 21
  • March 7 & 21
  • April 4 & 18
  • May 2 & 16

Whether you are a beginner or experienced knitter, we invite you to spend every other Sunday with us creating adorable newborn hats for Neighbors Helping Newborns!  You will learn to knit 5 different hats, and in the process learn all you need to know to create a wonderful sweater or other project for yourself! Read more >

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Amigurumi from Knit.1 magazineApril 13, 6:30-8pm

Donna Childs

Learn to crochet these adorable animals with Donna Childs!  Donna Childs’ amigurumi and other crochet patterns have been published in magazines such as Vogue Knitting and Knit 1.  This workshop will start you on your way to crocheting the animals of your choice:  pigs, bunnies, cats, dogs…  you name it, you can create it! Read more >

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Experiments in Color I

April 17-18, 10am-4pm

Professor Janet Siegel Rogers
Explore the action and interaction of color through hands-on experiments with renowned artist and FAU professor Janet Siegel Rogers. Read more >

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Polymer BouquetApril 20, 5:30-8:30

Linda Stein

Learn how to use polymer clay to design and shape gorgeous, lasting spring flowers!  Newburyport artist Linda Stein shows you the basics of creating your own unique floral arrangements.  Polymer clay is an extremely versatile medium and an excellent material for creating beads, trims, flowers — just about anything you can think of.  Use your polymer flowers in multimedia art projects, to match your favorite room, or as a gift for someone special this spring! Read more >

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Li Shan DesignsApril 24, 1-5pm

Lisa Phillips

Create beautiful gifts, either for yourself or for another special someone…

Local artist Lisa Phillips of Li Shan Designs will step you through the creative process while mixing in some laughs! In this class you will learn to use various colors and techniques and take home two different hand-painted exotic silk scarves.

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