Workshops

Scrappy Modern Medallions

Date & Time: October 17, 2026

Set up: 8:45 AM Workshop: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Location:  St. Mark’s Church, 138 Hoylake Road West Qualicum Beach

Cost: $65.00 Includes water soluble thread provided by Carola

Payment is due within 5 days of registering. E-transfer: treasurer@quilthouse.ca

Maximum number of participants: 15

Registration begins in person at the Guild meeting on September 21st, 2026
Online Registration begins September 22, 2026 and closes October 3rd, 2026

Instructor: Carola Russell

Carola has been in the business of sewing for over forty years and quilting as a hobby for fifty years. Today, she is even more excited about learning and teaching this amazing craft! You will see Carola at Quilt Shows and retreats as a vendor and at quilt guilds teaching and sharing her enthusiasm with her trunk shows and classes. 

Carola is very excited to spend the day sharing some wonderful techniques to spice up your skills, make tedious techniques simpler while stirring up your creative juices.

Workshop Information

This class features improvisational patchwork and a unique applique method which makes multiple applique shapes at once, FAST! The appliques turn under the raw edges, all by themselves.

The potential for this technique is mind blowing!

We will use water soluble thread, water soluble glue and stabilizer to make this project.

All techniques are designed to make this project fast, fun and easy!

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Fabric Tree Bowls

Date & Time: November 14, 2026

Set up: 8:45 AM Workshop: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Location:  St. Mark’s Church, 138 Hoylake Road, Qualicum Beach

Cost: $45.00

Maximum number of participants: 20

Registration begins in person at the Guild meeting on September 21st, 2026
Online Registration begins September 22, 2026 and closes October 31st, 2026

Instructor: Patti Dance Bio

Patti was a medical laboratory technologist by profession. The job required accuracy, precision, and a focus that could be both intense and stressful. Her life outside of the hospital required an escape into a completely different environment. Patti’s love of the outdoors was evident in her chosen pursuits. She could be found hiking, kayaking, beach combing or just enjoying a leisurely walk through the forest.

It wasn’t until a friend suggested that she take a foundation paper quilting class, which is all about accuracy and precision, did she rekindle a love of sewing and discover a new passion for quilting. Her love is mainly expressed in art quilts as opposed to the more traditional and functional bed quilt. Patti also likes to do batik, and hand dyes which she incorporates into many of her designs. Throw in some beads, and that pretty much sums up her style.

What to Expect in this Class

In this class we are going to create a fabulous, decorative fabric bowl! You will be amazed at how simple the process can be. A fair warning though, it can be highly addictive.

I will walk you through all the steps and share my knowledge of what has worked or not worked in my personal learning curve.

Forget your preconceived notions that you are not an “art” quilter. A willingness to try new things leads you to a new happy place.

Patti will bring many of her own fabric bowls to spark your inspiration for future projects.

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Cancellation Policy:

In the unfortunate event that you need to withdraw from a workshop, please submit written notice via e-mail to workshops@quilthouse.ca

• Cancellations requested more than 30 days before the scheduled event are entitled to a full refund (less a $10 administration fee).
• Cancellations requested between 7 and 30 days before the event will be entitled to a 50% refund (less a $10 administration fee).
• Cancellations requested less than 7 days before the event will not be entitled to a refund.

If there is no waitlist, registered participants can transfer their place in the event to another guild member without penalty. These participants are encouraged to transfer the payment between themselves.

If not possible, the treasurer will issue a refund (minus the administration fee) to the original participant upon receiving payment from the replacement person.

The event committee can determine if there are extenuating circumstances which might affect the refund to the participant.

Workshop Committee, February 2026