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Quilting Events to Target Skill Building
4th Annual Creative Quilt Retreat - March 2025
- March 12th - 17th Retreat Session 1 - Exclusive Quilting Retreat Join this session for targeted education. All quilters are invited to join this session. If you are a beginner wanting to make your first quilt. Eager to build your piecing or applique skills. Want to improve your longarm skills or finish your own quilts on a longarm machine. Bernadette Kent and myself will create an agenda customized to you and what you want to learn.
- March 18th - 23rd Retreat Session 2 - Open Quilt Workshop Unlike the first session there will NOT be an agenda. This session is open quilting; an opportunity for you to work and explore. Join Bernadette and myself as we collaborate and work on new ideas and projects. Now is your chance to explore fabric choices, try different threads outside your comfort zone and explore your style of quilting with the support of educators.
- March 25th - 30th Retreat Session 3 - Longarm Bootcamp If you are thinking of purchasing a longarm, you recently purchased a longarm or you are finally ready to learn more about your machine and all that it is capable of then you MUST attend a longarm bootcamp. This session is repeated every year and it is how I learned my machine after I purchased. I still learn something new every time I witness a bootcamp, every instructor shares their own experiences and tips. DO NOT MISS this small group longarm training. You will not find one on one training with only six quilters anywhere.
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.
Education, Explore and Fun..........Curious on what longarm quilting is? Own a longarm machine and want to build your skills? Looking for a creative community that loves making? Reach out to Art Quilts Hawaii and try a club, class, event or schedule a home visit and meet Barb.
How to use Art Quilts Hawaii
- View the website and calendar schedule regularly. Match your schedule to the calendar and contact Barb to schedule the class or subject you want for the next month. Help Barb build the calendar.
- Look for the newsletter 1st and 15th of each month. The takeaway section give hints from discussion in past clubs and classes. Use the key words to research on your own or ask about it in the next club or class you attend. There may be an additional link in the Quilting Journey section. click photos in that portion of the newsletter.
- Visit Handi Quilter Youtube channel for great tips and demonstrations. If you see something and have questions contact Barb or schedule a class on the topic of interest.
- Visit the Wonderfil thread and Superior thread websites to build your knowledge about tension. Tension is the created between the thread, needle and fabric being sewn.
- Learn to make a quilt or learn how machine quilting is a great creative hobby and gift making. Anyone is welcome to learn. The T-shirt class, beginner quilt class, improv class are all creative ways to show reach out to new quilters.
