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Workshops - Hands On Learning This is your opportunity to immerse yourself in learning a new technique or just soaking up the creativity of your teacher and the fellow students around you.... not to mention the fun! Workshops are just one of the many reasons to become a member of our Guild. Examples of past workshop projects and our Fall Schedule listed below are just some of the benefits of joining. |
Nearly 30 members of the RYQG made the backing quilt or contributed mini quilts from Guild run workshops and Quilt Show challenges to create this overview. Recent workshops included:
- Landscapes,
- Kawandi,
- Sea Glass,
- Folded Fabric,
- Bargello,
- Paper Piecing,
- Raw Edge Applique, and
- Machine Quilting
Quilt of Quilts: Workshops and Challenges
The RYQG will be participating at the Canadian Nation Exhibition (CNE) Quilt Show. Our quilt will be on view August 21st - September 7th, 2026. We will be displaying clothing and hand bags created by members from ours and other's workshops.
Fall 2026 Workshops
The RYQG Fall Workshop schedule offers up some exciting opportunities for members to learn and expand skills in the company of other members. Click on the link below each workshop to connect to our Events Page with costs, supply lists, patterns and other details. An overview of how we conduct our workshops is found in the General Information on Workshops link above.
Embellish Your Style with Shirley Dawson
October 17th 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Newmarket
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Learn creative ways to up-cycle and embellish your clothes. Whether you love the eclectic look of the Bohemian style or just want to repair, not replace, you favourite denim jeans, this class will start you on your way to creating your own style. Bring an item of clothing or a piece of fabric to class to start repairing or creating your own one-of-a-kind garment. You will learn different applique techniques as well as embroidery stitches to combine and layer different fabrics and colours, resulting in you own original creation. Come with ideas and pictures to start the design process.
Surface Design with Kathleen Rodgers
Friday November 13, 2026 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Newmarket
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