Workshops

The Niagara Heritage Quilters’ Guild hosts numerous workshops and in the past we have been entertained and motivated by some great speakers including Terry Anderson, Bill Stearman, Celeste Compion, Linda Jackson, Leslie Morgan, Elaine Theriault and our very own Fran Inglis.

Upcoming Programs & Workshops:

Date/Time Event
26/02/2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 		Guest Speaker: Al Cote - From There to Here to Beyond

Royal Canadian Legion, St. Catharines Ontario
28/02/2025
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 		Curved Piecing by Al Cote

Trinity Christian Reformed Church, St. Catharines Ontario
26/03/2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 		Guest Speaker: Patti Carey - Interesting Quilts from Unusual Fabrics

Royal Canadian Legion – Branch #613, Fonthill On
27/03/2025
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 		Conquering Curvaceous Quilt Blocks by Patti Carey

Royal Canadian Legion – Branch #613, Fonthill On
23/04/2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 		Guest Speaker: Pauline Grondin - Piecing Together Canada's History Through Quilts

Royal Canadian Legion – Branch #613, Fonthill On
24/04/2025
9:15 am - 4:15 pm 		Workshop - Quilted Jacket or Vest by Maureen Augerman

Royal Canadian Legion – Branch #613, Fonthill On

Workshop Info

Location: Unless otherwise informed, Thursday workshops will be held at:

The Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 613
141 Hwy #20 E, Fonthill, ON.  L0S 1E0

From 9:00-4:00 pm.

Please note that this is a Nut-Free Facility.

Workshop Fees: Fees are only refunded if a wait list exists. If cancelling, participants are asked to find a replacement for their reserved spot.

Items Provided By the Guild:

Irons and Ironing Boards

Items Each Participant Should Bring To the Workshop:

  • Sewing machine in good working condition.
  • Sewing machine manual and your accessory box-you never know when you might need another foot.
  • Extra sewing machine needles.
  • Wind some extra bobbins in the colour you expect to be using.
  • Scissors and some scrap fabric.
  • Rulers, tape measure, pins, straight, thimble and thread-white if background is white, otherwise off-white –beige or gray are all good choices.
  • Seam ripper (may be necessary for unsewing).
  • Pens and pencils-a couple of 8xll sheets of paper always come in handy
  • Extension cord
  • Supplies requested by the workshop presenter

You may bring:

  • a cushion/pad for your chair
  • anything else that will make your day more comfortable so long as it does not interfere with other participants

Don’t Forget:

  • Your mug and lunch for a full day class
  • All guild workshops are scent free.

WE RECOMMEND YOU PUT YOUR NAME ON YOUR SUPPLIES FOR EASY IDENTIFICATION.

Protocol For The Day:

Workshop participants are asked to help with set –up /take down of the room at the beginning and end of the day. In order to do so, you will need to arrive at 9 a.m. so that we can start promptly at 9:30 a.m. We should be tidied away and ready to leave for home no later than 4 p.m.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST:

  • Leave your cares at home and enjoy the day!

If any questions or concerns please call  Jean Christie or Coby DeJonge