Workshops

SWQ hold workshops in the four counties. Click on a county to see which workshops are on in your area:

General Information

Please note that the prices of the workshops will vary according to circumstances, which include, the cost of the tutor, their travel expenses and hire of the hall.

If there is only one price for a workshop this is for members, non-members are £3 extra unless otherwise stated.

Please date the cheques the day of the workshop and ensure that there are sufficient funds available to cover it. If booking more than one workshop please send separate cheques. For administrative reasons, cheques are not banked until after the workshop.

Please supply a DL size stamped addressed envelope for the return of the workshop supply list (i.e. envelope 4” x 8 ½” with 1st class stamp).

Refunds. If the tutor cancels a workshop then a full refund will be given, probably in the form of the original cheque. If a student cancels and no replacement can be found then they will be charged the workshop fee except in extraordinary circumstances.

The Sunset Trust, which was set up by Audrey Dean, will help members with the cost of workshops we hold. Please contact Maggie Howell, 179 Portland Road, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 9BH, 01305 771850 for more information.

Please note the different addresses to send booking forms.

Devon Workshops - Exeter area

2010

2nd October Mariner’s Compass Quilt with Marlene Chaffey - at Bridestowe Village Hall, Near Okehampton (just off the A30). Members £20 Non Members £23. This traditional block, with all its long skinny points looks very difficult to stitch but in fact it is a breeze with foundation piecing. You will learn how to draft the block using just a compass, ruler and pencil, prepare your foundation papers and discuss fabric choices. You will also learn how to do foundation piecing before moving on to construct your block. Please book with Denise Pearcey
16th Oct & 11th Dec BACK TO BASICS BEGINNERS PATCHWORK 10am – 4pm each day.
A CHRISTMAS OHIO STAR CUSHION with Susan Enderson At Bridestowe Village Hall, nr Okehampton
This is a two day workshop.  At the first lesson you will learn about fabric and sewing thread, how to make templates and construct a block.  At the second lesson you will learn about wadding, quilting thread and the quilting stitch, putting together your "sandwich" using the block made in lesson one.  This is a hand sewing class.
Day One – Patchwork Your day will begin with a short history of patchwork, then on to making templates the old fashioned way. You will be making the Ohio Star block with a border, in Christmas fabrics.
Day Two – Quilting Your day will begin with a short history of quilting, then on to looking at the different waddings available today and their uses, also different threads and why we use them. You will put together your “sandwich” and learn the magical quilting stitch. We will also run through the construction of your cushion so that you can finish your project in time for Christmas. Cost: Members, single workshop £15, book both for £25. Non members: £18 for one, £28 when both booked together.
Please book with Denise Pearcey
28th November "Really Sharp Piecing" with Barbara Barber St Andrew’s Village hall, Exton. EX3 0PS. Cost £25 for members.
This workshop is taken from the  book and video of the same name.  This is a foundation piecing workshop but after this workshop you will look at foundation piecing in an entirely new light – the possibilities are endless! Go the full circle, with ease, and be assured of really sharp, very fine points throughout. This is what Barbara calls her 'instant gratification' workshop.  It was developed from her award winning quilt, "Solstice".
Book with Jenny Crossland

2011

5th March Bag Workshop, Bridestowe Village Hall – Saturday 5th March 2011.   Come along and make one or more useful bags – four styles to choose from.  Reduce your stash - use up those unwanted blocks, unloved fabric or offcuts of furnishing fabric. Suitable for all levels of sewing.  Full details in the next magazine.  Cost Members £18.  Non-Members £21.
Please book with Denise Pearcey
7th May Workshop with Jennie Rayment at Bridestowe Village Hall - full details to follow. 
22nd June Pat Archibald - Full day Workshop.  This is a midweek workshop at Bridestowe. Details to follow.

Devon Workshops (continued) - Axmouth area

2010

- no workshops are currently scheduled in the Axmouth Area

Somerset Workshops

2010

- no workshops are currently scheduled in the Somerset Area

Cornwall Workshops

2010

Meetings will start at 10 a.m. unless otherwise stated.

TRESILLIAN VILLAGE HALL unless otherwise stated

16th October Baltimore Workshop--Liz Lynch  £20 at Tresillian Village Hall, Nr Truro, Cornwall. Spend the day learning the basic techniques needed to make a baltimore quilt. Class will work on a block and learn different methods of applying fine stems and flowers. Hand work - suitable for all skill levels. Finished block makes a lovely cushion or can be the start of an heirloom quilt.
book with June Lovewell
14th November Hand Quilting for all - Sandie Lush  £20 at Fraddon Village Hall, Cornwall.
Come and learn with this multi award winning quilter. Beginners come and learn the basics of hand quilting whilst making an elegant cushion. Experienced quilters can try their hand at designing a quilt whilst the beginners sew. Aspects covered-- design, choice of thread, choice of wadding.
Book with June Lovewell

Dorset Workshops

2010

23rd October Dawn Cameron-Dick 10am to 4pm at Loders Village hall near Bridport. Invisible Applique and apply it to a "chocolate quilt". Cost £25 to include refreshments and your bring your own lunch. There will be 15 places. Final payment for a place is 31/8/10. Instructions and requirements list will come one month before the workshop date. Contact Linda Baldrey
30th October Christmas Table Runner with Rowena Ellis Saturday October 30th Shillingstone, Dorset Cost £10 for members £13 for non members.
This workshop is a bit of fun for Christmas. We will be making a seasonal table runner that will look gorgeous on your Christmas table or sideboard. You could even adapt it to make a wall hanging. Suitable for all levels of experience.
The workshop will be held in Rowenas wonderful studio at her Shillingstone home. Weather permitting there is also a beautiful garden in which to have your packed lunch. Tea & Coffee all day provided by Rowena. A map will be encluded with the requirements list.
This is the first workshop arranged by us as the new reps in Dorset & hope it will be well supported. Please book with Maggie Howell using the booking form.