Quilted-Postcards.com Workshop Information

Calendar

Schedule:

Friday, July 22, 2011	Washington Stars Quilt Guild, Olympia, WA, (Afternoon) Quilted Postcard workshop and (evening) lecture, Olympia, WA. See their website: http://www.washingtonstars.net/
Friday, August 26, 2011	Pacific West Quilt Show, Tacoma, WA, (Show is 10-6) 7 to 9 pm, "Instructor for Hire" Reception for quilt shop owners and guild program chairs -- meet 25 instructor/presentors. Rooms 316-317, Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center, 1500 Broadway. $5 admission. See their website: http://apwq.org/quiltshow-instr-hire.html
Sept. 7-8, 2011	West Sound Quilters, Port Orchard, WA. Lecture and trunk show for Guild meeting Wednesday evening; workshop on Thursday. westsoundquilters.org Email if questions.
Sat., Oct. 1, 2011	Art & Soul , Portland, OR. A multitude of classes across seven days, from 45 nationally recognized art/fiber/jewelry/multi-media instructors. Saturday is Vendor Extravaganza! Noon until 9 pm, Embassy Suites Hotel at the Portland airport. There will be approximately 35 vendors offering finished artwork, art supplies, vintage findings, fabrics, jewelry, collage items, assemblage--something for everyone! 7900 NE 82nd Avenue, 1-503-460-3000 http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/index.php Email if questions.
Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011	Just for Fun Quilt Shop, Make the postcard of your choice during this three-hour workshop. Bonnie's technique for the innards of a quilted postcard adapts easily to small journal quilts as well -- two layers of batting in the center, a half-inch-wide frame of Peltex stiffner provides body that easily accommodates a satin stitched edge since there is no batting at the edge. See most of the 85 postcards pictured in the book. Postcards are all about "just having fun!" Register with the shop: 360-882-9101. Near Fourth Plain and Andresen; at 2700 N.E. Andresen Road, #E3, Vancouver, Wa, 360-882-9101, justforfunquilting.com
Sat., TBD, 2012	Ruby Street Quiltworks shop, Tumwater, WA, Quilted Postcard workshop, 12:00 to 3:00. Make the postcard of your choice. Register with the shop, rubystreetquiltworks.com, 360-236-0596. Shop is located close to the Trosper Road exit from I-5 in Tumwater/Olympia, WA.
Sat., February 11, 2012	Clark County Quilt Guild, Vancouver, WA, Quilted Postcard workshop, half day. CCQ presents Saturday workshops for guild members once a year. Only $10, with guild membership. Make the postcard of your choice. Register with the guild.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012	Panhandle Piecemakers Quilt Guild, Sandpoint, Idaho, Guest Speaker; one-hour power-point presentation, plus trunk show of most of hte 85 postcards in the book, along with a three-hour workshop. Register with the guild.
Weds., Oct. 3, 2012	Puyallup Valley Quilters Guild, Puyallup, WA;, Guest Speaker; one-hour power-point presentation, plus trunk show of most of the 85 quilted postcards in the book. http://www.puyallupvalleyquilters.com/links.htm
Thurs., Oct 4, 2012	Block Party Quilters, Sammamish, WA; Guest Speaker; one-hour power-point presentation, plus trunk show of most of the 85 quilted postcards in the book. http://bpquilters.org/
Fri., Oct 5, 2012	Block Party Quilters, Quilted Postcard workshop, held at Quiltworks NW, Bellevue. Make the postcard of your choice during this three-hour workshop. Bonnie's technique for the innards of a quilted postcard adapts easily to small journal quilts as well -- two layers of batting in the center, a half-inch-wide frame of Peltex stiffner provides body that easily accommodates a satin stitched edge since there is no batting at the edge. See most of the 85 postcards pictured in the book. Postcards are all about "just having fun!" Register with the Guild.
Sat., Oct 6, 2012	Art and Soul, Portland, OR, Quilted Postcard workshop (morning), as part of the Art and Soul week-long inspirational mixed-media creativity retreat, Embassy Suites Hotel near the airport. Make the postcard of your choice during this three-hour workshop. Bonnie's technique for the innards of a quilted postcard adapts easily to small journal quilts as well -- two layers of batting in the center, a half-inch-wide frame of Peltex stiffner provides body that easily accommodates a satin stitched edge since there is no batting at the edge. See most of the 85 postcards pictured in the book. Postcards are all about "just having fun!" Register with Art and Soul, http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/index.php

Trunk Show:

See first-hand almost all of the 85 postcards pictured in the book, including those in picture frames. Inexpensive kits of fabric and trims to make some of the postcards pictured in the book (along with newer designs) may be made available during Trunk Shows. Trunk show is presented as a table display, with author available to answer questions or sign books. Author will bring books for sale at guild meetings or other venues that do not carry the book. Generally one or two hours; a live demo of postcards being constructed and quilted may be included.

Fees: (negotiable - please call or email)

By special arrangement, sample postcards, books, and a selection of kits can be sent on consignment to a shop or guild.

(Please call or email)

Classes/Workshops:

Classes are generally three hours, for up to 12 students of varying skills, with each quilter making the postcard of their choice.

Fees: (Negotiable - please call or email);

Lectures :

45-to-60 minute PowerPoint presentation to a group,
Fees are always negotiable--happy to work with you. Please call or email

Engagements beyond a one-hour drive of Vancouver, WA: fee will be plus travel expenses. Nearest airport is PDX Portland, Oregon. If a neighboring guild or shop will contract for additional classes or lectures, expenses can be shared between the two.

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