City silhouettes made of organza
Léna Meszaros teaches, in this workshop, how to work with organza without sewing, assembling it using a soldering iron. In the first part, participants explore lines and geometric shapes, inspired in particular by cityscapes such as “Amsterdam,” as well as different assembly techniques. In the second part, they move on to more complex forms incorporating […]
Abstract English Paper Piecing
Sarah Hibbert offers a day of creative exploration using paper and beautiful fabrics, whether to learn English Paper Piecing or to revisit the technique in a new way. Participants experiment with their own designs to create an EPP piece. The workshop covers drafting patterns onto template card, selecting colors to highlight shapes, basting, and finally […]
Needle Turn Essentials- The Wreath Block
Dawn Heese offers the creation of a traditional wreath block using needle-turn appliqué, presented through a relaxed and approachable technique that helps remove the fear often associated with this method. Through clear demonstrations and guided practice, participants gain confidence in stitching smooth curves and clean points, making needle-turn appliqué enjoyable and achievable for all skill […]
Cherry Blossom
Chiaki Dosho offers a workshop inspired by cherry blossom petals dancing in the sky. Participants layer many small pieces of fabric, imagining the shape of sakura petals, then pin and sew them together. Unlike traditional quilting, the focus is on using minimal stitched fabric. The workshop also includes an introduction to free dyeing and drawing […]
Chilac embroidery the unknown famous
Lilia Jimenez offers an exploration of the origins of embroidery and garments often associated with Mexico and widely reproduced in global trade. These creations originate from the Nahua communities of Chilac, who have preserved a rich embroidery tradition since colonial times. In this workshop, participants learn the stitches and techniques, while also gaining a deeper […]
Punch Needle Made Easy: A Folk-Inspired Design
Dawn Heese offers, in this beginner-friendly workshop, an introduction to punch needle embroidery using Valdani hand-dyed floss to create a charming, folk-inspired design. Participants learn the fundamentals of the technique, including proper tool use, stitch consistency, and finishing methods. While the piece will not be completed during the class, the fast and rewarding nature of […]
Wool Appliqué: Texture, Color & Stitching Magic
Sherri Noel offers an introduction to the relaxing and tactile world of wool appliqué in this beginner-friendly workshop. Ideal for those curious about working with wool, its soft texture and vibrant colors make it forgiving and enjoyable to stitch. During the session, participants focus on fundamental techniques, following a step-by-step process for preparing and securing […]
Sovereignty Quilt + Mixing Prints
The Sovereignty quilt is a modern reinterpretation of the antique Mohawk Trail block, combining gentle curves, Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP), and accessible construction methods. In this workshop, Tara teaches students how to pair FPP with easy curved piecing to achieve accurate, striking results while building confidence in both techniques. This workshop also includes her Mixing […]
Enhance with embossed metal accents
Léna Meszaros offers, in this workshop, the creation of a small textile art piece by exploring various techniques using embossing metal sheets in aluminum and copper. Participants experiment with drawing patterns using a ballpoint pen, folding, perforating, painting with acrylic and glass paints, sanding, and cutting with a precision cutter. Different arrangements are studied to […]
Let’s explore traditional-modern patchwork
Katell Renon introduces the use of the rotary cutter, along with its ruler and cutting mat, enabling participants to easily access a wide range of traditional and contemporary patchwork techniques. All sewing is done using sewing machines provided on site.