Your Journey to Quilting Mastery Begins Here!
The Annapolis Quilt Guild offers several workshops each year, covering a variety of techniques and projects. We strive to bring in widely recognized instructors while keeping the cost to attend affordable. Details on class fees, supplies and any pre-class preparation are noted in each workshop description.
Workshops are generally held on the first Monday of the month, with the workshop presenter giving a related lecture at that evening’s guild meeting. Workshops may be held in-person, at the Severna Park Community Center, or via zoom.
Workshops are open to non-Guild members for an additional fee, as noted in the description for each workshop.
Registration is available online via “Register Online Now” link for each workshop. If the registration link is not available it means the workshop is full; please send an email to aqgprogramchair@gmail.com if you wish to be placed on a waiting list. Payment may be made via credit card at the time of online registration (preferred), by mailing a check or by bringing a check or cash to a guild meeting. Your place in the class is not confirmed until payment is received.
2024 – 2025 Workshops
Ellen Lindner
presents
“Double Reverse Applique”
Monday, March 3, 2025
9am – 4pm, zoom
Double Reverse Applique is a really awesome technique, because it’s both accurate and easy. Here’s a chance to make two coordinating projects. We’ll make the Apple in class and get a start on the Pear.
This raw edged appliqué technique is extremely accurate. Ellen’s tricks for staying organized will ensure that your class time is efficient, productive, and free of frustration. You’ll also learn tips for making your own DRA patterns. Note: This class is for intermediate quilters. Participants must be familiar with free motion sewing.
Fee: $50 Guild members / $60 non-Guild members
Alice Ridge
presents
Mock Molas & Sashiko
Monday, April 7, 2025
9am-3pm, in-person
Two handwork classes that explore unique needlework styles but are easy and relaxing to do!
- Sashiko is a traditional Japanese needlework technique that is easy to do and offers endless creative opportunities.
- Traditional molas from Panama are beautiful, but require layers of fabric and small, detailed stitching. Alice created this class to modify the Traditional Mola by using Felt to make a project that keeps the style and colors of the original, but is so much easier and faster!
Each class has a required kit ($50 for both, payable the day of the class) that contains all of the supplies for the projects. Please bring general hand sewing supplies (thimble, small sharp scissors, a range of needle sizes).
Fee: $50 Guild members / $60 non-Guild members
SOLD OUT!
Email aqgprogramchair@gmail.com to be placed on the wait list.
2025 – 2026 Workshops
Susanne Miller Jones
presents
“Reversible Spicy Spiral Table Runner”
September 8, 2025
9am-3pm, in-person
Come make this amazing reversible table runner! This project is easier than it looks but will take some prep work. Thru the magic of the wedge ruler, you will actually create two very complex-looking tablerunners that will be sewn together to form a reversible piece. Students will be required to cut the fabric strips in advance and sew them into a strata that will be ‘ready to go’ on the morning of the class.
Please note that this project will require purchase of a 9 or 10 degree Triangle Wedge Ruler prior to class.
Students will also need to purchase the pattern for approximately $10. Information on how to purchase will be published as soon as it is available.
Supply List TBD
Fee: $60 Guild members / $80 non-Guild members
Shannon Shirley
presents
“Bottles & Blooms”
Monday, October 6, 2025
9am-3pm, in-person
You can have a bit of Spring all year round after creating this cheerful wall hanging. During class, we will work on making the bottles and blooms and then you can choose whether you want to have a hand or machine quilted background or maybe even a piece of a vintage cutter quilt. The instructor will also cover how to make mitered corner facing, straight and shaped.
Supply List TBD
Fee: $60 Guild members / $80 non-Guild members
Kyra Reps
presents
“Into the Kaleidoscope”
Monday, November 3, 2025
9am-3pm, in-person
Kyra Reps will join us and share how to construct a beautiful applique kaleidoscope quilt using circles, triangles, diamonds, and many other shapes. Every mandala will be different as you create your own unique mandala kaleidoscope. This class is product specific to the APLIQUICK tools and method where you will learn how to use the APLIQUICK Rods, and APLIQUICK one sided fusible shapes to create perfectly turned edge applique resulting in a beautiful kaleidoscope mandala! This will be done on a 42″ X 42″ background fabric.
Please note that this class requires purchase of a kit ($40) provided by the instructor which will include all your pre-cut APLIQUICK one sided fusible shapes and instuctions. Instructor will also have APLIQUICK products available for purchase
Supply List TBD
Fee: $60 Guild members / $80 non-Guild members
Deborah Boschert
presents
“Captivating Compositions”
Monday, February 2, 2026
9am-3pm, zoom
Explore eight design guides that get the creative juices flowing. Look at examples of captivating compositions from fine art and the quilt world. Create a “sketch” for each of the design guides using fused fabrics. Learn to edit, audition and improvise using a super helpful design checklist. Consider adding details with machine and hand stitching. Your completed set of fabric sketches can be used for reference and inspiration for future art quilts.
Appropriate for all levels. One day workshop. Kits recommended.
Supply List TBD
Fee: $60 Guild members / $80 non-Guild members
Karen Eckmeier
presents
“Happy Villages”
Monday, March 2, 2026
9am – 3pm, zoom
Explore the freedom of fabric collage! No seams to piece or match, no lines to trace … Just free form cutting of step and window shapes. Step by step your little village will magically come to life. Finished size 16 1/2 inch square.
This will be a 1- Day Workshop: Sewing machines are optional for this class. Most students prefer to spend the time leisurely collaging, however for those of you that work quickly, bring your machines for the end of the day
Book highly recommended: Happy Villages – $ 22
Supply List TBD
Fee: $60 Guild members / $80 non-Guild members
Cindy Grisdela
presents
Fabulous Freehand Curves
Monday, April 6, 2026
9am-3pm, in-person
Cut large scale curves freehand without templates or patterns. Add dots, skinny lines, wonky triangles and more to give each curve its own personality, then combine them into a fun original design.
We’ll talk about color and design to create the composition as well as the techniques needed.
Basic sewing skills and a sewing machine in good working order are necessary.
Best for students with some experience with curves.
Supply List TBD
Fee: $60 Guild members / $80 non-Guild members