Classes and Retreat – ArtQuiltHawaii

Barb Rubio, a dedicated quilter and business woman cultivating a thriving quilting community. Continually honing her skills through continuous learning by inviting national educators to events in Hawaii. Tailoring each event and its content to students’ interests. Collaborating with these educators ensures the knowledge is applied in future clubs and classes, this is why no two class is every the same. Every class is a unique experience, allowing you to build skills or explore new design ideas and incorporate them into your quilting style. What sets Barb’s classes apart is the value of conversation. Open dialogue with peers leads to a wealth of fresh ideas and insights, building on top of each class being unique

Monthly Class

(These classes are announced in the QuiltE-mail)

Join our relaxed Monthly Classes where you’ll learn new quilting techniques and meet fellow enthusiasts. It’s a great way to boost your skills while having fun!

Private Class

Need personalized guidance with your quilting? Our Private Classes are tailored just for you! Get one-on-one coaching and tackle whatever quilting challenge you’re facing.

Class with Project

Dive into creativity with our hands-on Classes with Projects! Whether it’s one class or a combination, you’ll learn new skills while making awesome quilting projects.

You don’t need to own a longarm machine to join our classes. It’s all about coming together as a community to explore the wonderful world of quilting and creativity. Held in the welcoming atmosphere of my home in Ewa Beach, our classes offer a cozy and intimate setting, with most sessions limited to just six participants. Don’t miss out on this chance to grow your skills and find inspiration. Reserve your spot today!

Appliqué Your Way

The word appliqué; attaching fabric on top of fabric. It conjures up hand sewing, satin stitch, embroidery, rough edges, turned edges, reverse design, or fused you never know what the assumption is. That is why this class is perfect, starting with who is in the class and what style they use or what style they are interested in learning. Then going on to show samples and discuss why various techniques work well differently in different projects. Demonstrations will provide tips.

Borders and Binding

There is so much to talk about. New quilters will learn various ways to attach borders and binding and everyone will find the best way that works for them. We will have a great conversation about the fabric choice and the width of both borders and binding which leads to design ideas and how to make adjustments to each quilt individually. But you can never have a class without talking about how to quilt it. There are so many different ways to quilt borders and how to place the designs. This section can be a full class on it’s own.

All Over, Quilt From Back, E2E

Quilting is a design element that adds the final touch to complete a quilt. That final touch need to be the right design to really finish off the quilt and tie it all together. An all over design is for free motion quilters, quilt from the back uses paper pantograph designs and digital designs are named continuous designs or edge to edge. If you use any one of these methods then this is the class you want to take to help you use your library of designs more effectively and to build your library with designs that will match your the style of quilts you make. There is so much to talk about from the size of the design, angles vs curves, or even a conversation of how to choose a flower out of 20 flowers. What I really love about this class the takeaway of knowing what designs quilt faster than others designs. Sometime we just want that quilt finished and I have some fast easy designs that will finish your quilt in no time.

Free Motion Made Easy

Quilting is a design element that adds the final touch to complete a quilt. That final touch need to be the right design but sometimes speed is the priority. To get the quilt done; instead of setting up quilt from the back, spending time to choose a digital design. You baste or load the quilt on a longarm frame and start quilting. Let’s share how to start a library of your designs and break them down to modern lines, fun loops or various swirls so you aren’t just defaulting to the meander. If you love the meander let’s add a little circle or square for some interest. Quilting can be done in various ways: on a domestic machine, longarm stationary, longarm frame or hand sewn. It doesn’t matter how the quilting is created its all about the designs and what you are confident in quilting. We will explore all shapes, sizes and styles and you will walk away wanting to finish those quilt tops.

Piecing Blocks

Piecing is usually what a quilt class or retreat entails.Quilters expect to haul all their equipment, a set up space and told what to cut and sew. Then the class is spent cutting, sewing and chatting until class is over. This is no ordinary piecing class at the quilt studio we focus on skill building, conversation, handouts, note taking and inspiration. Come ready to learn, explore and have fun. The title will change to Strip Piecing, Log Cabin Blocks, Triangles, T-Shirt Quilts, Themes like panels, Tula Pink, 3 yard bundles or patriotic Quilts of Valor but the name only changes the color fabric or the size of the pieces. Either way we are learning about choosing fabrics, understanding patterns and finding the best way you enjoy piecing. If there is still time then we will talk about the thread color and quilting designs that would go with your fabric and block choices.

Quilting Tools

Mastering quilting tools is all about understanding how to properly use what you own in more that one way and to discover other quilting tools that are available that may assist you. Quilting tools are created to make a step in the quilting process easier or to make a specific technique easier. The first step to mastering your tools is to understand why they were created and to ensure we are using them correctly. This class will include all tools in every step of quilt making to include various specialty feet. Also, it is encouraged for you to bring any tools you want to discuss.

Quilt With Rulers

Rulers can add stability with stitch in the ditch or precision lines or shapes to a space. It is a skill everyone should have. To have the knowledge of how to use rulers and finding the key rulers that you will use redundantly is provides you the opportunity to really level up your quilting when it is needed. It is all about finding the flow and how to place your hands to hold the ruler and move the quilt or machine. This balance that seems overwhelming can become very easy to grasp and manage with the right tips and practice.

Here are few topics for you to get started with a customized session.

Learn to make a quilt
T-shirt/memory quilts
Free motion quilting

Ruler Work
Quilt from the back
Pro-sticher computerized system

Threaducation

Explore the world of threads with our Threaducation class. Learn essential techniques for selecting and using threads effectively in your quilting projects, empowering you with valuable skills to enhance your creations.

Quilt Process

Explore the foundational elements of quilting, from fabric selection to pattern utilization, and receive guidance on choosing quilting designs and threads for the perfect finish.

Longarm Quilting

Elevate your quilting skills with specialized training in longarm quilting, where you’ll learn essential techniques and expand your design repertoire for professional-quality results.

Pro-Stitcher Training

Unlock the full potential of digital designs with in-depth training on the Pro-Stitcher system. Gain the skills to create precise and stunning quilting patterns using this advanced robotic quilting technology.

What makes a retreat different from a session? It’s akin to the distinction between a spa visit and a simple massage, or a boutique shopping experience versus a department store browse. It’s all about the immersive experience and the personalized attention, where you feel truly pampered and cared for. Picture this: You’re picked up from the airport, your hotel, or even your home, so you can relax and leave the driving to us. Upon arrival, you’re greeted with your favorite drink and snack as we review the day’s agenda. Then, it’s like stepping into a fashion show, with fabrics and threads carefully curated from Barb’s collection, each chosen for their unique colors and styles that capture the essence of Hawaii. After a leisurely lunch break to reflect on the morning’s session, we delve into the afternoon project, ensuring you leave with a sense of accomplishment, handouts to guide you, and of course, a delightful gift bag to top it all off.

1-Day Longarm Bootcamp

Immerse yourself in a focused day of intensive learning and skill-building. Perfect for beginners and seasoned quilters alike, this bootcamp provides hands-on experience and expert guidance to elevate your longarm quilting prowess.

2-Day Customized Studio Retreat

Embark on a personalized journey of creativity and exploration. Choose from a variety of specialized sessions and projects tailored to your interests and skill level. Whether you’re refining techniques or venturing into new territory, this retreat offers the perfect balance of instruction and inspiration.

3-Day Customized Studio Retreat

Dive deeper into the world of longarm quilting with our comprehensive three-day retreat. Expand your repertoire of techniques, refine your skills, and unleash your creativity under the guidance of experienced instructors. With ample time for experimentation and collaboration, this retreat promises an unforgettable quilting experience.

Customer Comments

I was very intimidated on using my new prostitcher lite since I bought it. Now that I have had this class, I feel pretty confident to apply all that I have learned.

Great class. Lots of examples and ideas shared. Learned a lot!

I really learned a lot on how to operate handi quilter moxie and prostitcher lite. Now I can finish my long standing quilt tops and send them off to my family and friends!

I learned a lot on free motion and using rulers to quilt my tops. Educator Denise ensured everyone got to try their skills. I have improvedy quilting and again using the different techniques my moxie can do. Thanks Ms. Bard for sharing your studio with all of us!

Our Quilty club is a very comfortable place to share our thoughts and skills