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Obviously, Santa isn’t ready to start working on next Christmas!  However, we are busily creating a new workshop for all those creative elves out there.

Watch this space for details!

June 2 (Saturday); 10:30 am - 4:30 pm

Instructor:  Stephanye Schuyler

(Note:  this workshop can be taken alone, or as Session 1 with Fabric Collage Construction)

Stephanye Schuyler’s fabric collage quilts have been accepted into the Houston show this year!  In this 2-part series, Stephanye will show you the techniques she used to create her uniquely beautiful works of art.  Students will explore a path to their creativity through the development of a small fabric collage quilt.    This is a two-session class, but students can opt to take either one of the sessions if they wish.

Session 1 will focus on the design of the fabric collage for students interested in creating their own piece.  Stephanye will show you how to explore color and value as you learn the technique of translating your own photograph into a quilt! Read more >

June 9 (Saturday); 10:30 am - 4:30 pm

Instructor:  Stephanye Schuyler

(Note:  this workshop can be taken alone, or as Session 2 with Point, Click, Quilt)

Stephanye Schuyler’s fabric collage quilts have been accepted into the Houston show this year!  In this 2-part series, Stephanye will show you the techniques she used to create her uniquely beautiful works of art.  Students will explore a path to their creativity through the development of a small fabric collage quilt (approximately 8″ x 10″).    This is a two-session class, but students can opt to take either one of the sessions if they wish.

Session 2 will focus on fabric collage construction using fusible applique techniques.   Students from the first session will use the templates they created in the first session to construct their quilts from their own photographs.  For those who are interested in using a kit, they can purchase a pattern of Oriental Lily, designed by the instructor (see photo or, even better, come see the piece in person at CQ). Students with basic applique skills will fare well in this class.  By the end of the class, students will have a small quilt ready for machine raw edge applique, quilting and embellishment! Read more >

June 19th - July 8th

Curated by:  Carole Vogel

July 19 (Tuesday), 4 - 8 pm   Opening night - Members’ Reception

CQ members are invited to bring in recently completed projects for display in our studio space! Read more >

May 5 (Saturday), 4:00pm on through the evening

Crafters Quarters will be closed today because Marc and Jensi are hosting a Kentucky Derby Party in our studio space!

Kentucky Derby viewers are known for their funky, fun, spring-inspired, handmade, fashion-forward, and downright fabulous hats.  We invite you to don your own fun head wear for the occasion!

We’ll be projecting the races on the wall, serving traditional mint juleps, munching on hors d’eouvres, and having a plain-old fabulous, southern, equestrian good time! Read more >

April 15 (Sunday), 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Instructor:  Ann Cummings

CAUTION: These journals are addictive - bet you can’t make just one!

Use your fabulous scraps (or ours!) to make gorgeous journal cover.  This cover is refillable, so you can use the journals for whatever you want!  Ann used hers to start tracking what she did each day related to quilting, including notes on her current and future projects,books and DVDs she would like to buy… anything to with quilting.  In only 4 hours, you can make and take this cute cover!  This is also a perfect opportunity to use your machines decorative stitches, or to practice your free motion quilting. Read more >

April 7 (Saturday), 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Instructor:  Marc Lisle

This workshop is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of the fundamentals of linear perspective.  Utilizing a set of perspectival “guidelines,” you will learn to create a sense of space and depth within your two-dimensional artworks. We will look at examples of art and craft from the Renaissance to the present, and we will do some hands-on perspective exercises that will have you thinking and seeing in 3-D without having to put on any silly glasses! Read more >

March 17 (Saturday), 10:30 am - 4:00 pm, and

March 18 (Sunday), 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Optional session to finish the project.)

Instructor:  Nancy Ruddock

Easy, clever construction results in a unique bag with three handy compartments inside and an attractive crossover design outside. In addition to the traditional pattern directions, you may choose to create an inside pocket for your cell phone and/or a zippered pocket on the back. This bag can be made from two complimentary fabrics or double-faced quilted fabric. Read more >

CANCELLED: February 26 (Sunday) - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Instructor:  Dana Demers of Spiritual Wilderness Adventures

Drumming workshops are designed to honor the Native American people and the spirit of the material we’re working with. In most cases we offer Elk or Deer hide and Maple or Cedar. As with all workshops, sacred space is created to work in with calling in  the directions and honoring of the elements as well as ancestors. The fun of assembling the drums is only exceeded by the fun we’ll have playing them and realizing the gift of spirit after completion. Read more >

April 14 (Saturday); 10:30 am - 4:30 pm

Instructors: Lenay Hartford

Lenay Hartford has developed an easier method to create these gorgeous bowls!  Forget the pattern you may have seen before — Lenay will show you how to sew these fabulous pieces with fewer steps and better results!

Skill level: Confident Sewer.  Must know how to sew zig-zag on your machine.  We will be sewing through very thick layers in this class. Read more >