Helping One Another Blend Art and Tradition
Genesee Valley Quilt Club, Copyright © 2021
Genesee Valley Quilt Club, Inc.
Founded January 1936
Workshop Information
Workshop fee: Member $60, Non-member $75, two day workshops
$120/$150. Zoom workshop fee - see class info.
Non-member registration for spring workshops will open February 1,
2021.
See “withdrawal from class” policy.
“As a club, we are so lucky to be able to attract top-notch quilt instructors. Consider registering for a class
that takes you out of your comfort zone. You won’t regret it.”
Donna Schalge, President
2020-2021 Workshops
October 2020
October 9: Bethanne Nemesh: The Devil is in the Details
Sometimes
the
difference
between
a
show
quilt
and
an
AWARD
WINNING
show
quilt
is
in
the
details.
On
the
judging
floor,
one
point
is
often
all
that
separates
a
contestant
from
a
winner.
Bethanne
will
share
her
unique
finish
details
which
have
been
proven
winners
in
shows
across
the
country
in
her
quilts.
Students
will
make
a
collection
of
samples
that
feature
beaded
bias
applique,
beaded
piping,
swag
piping,
beaded
knife
edge
binding
as
well
as
an
introduction
to
the
use
of
Derwent
Inktense
pencils.
Take
your
quilting
to
the
next
level
with masterpiece details!
www.whitearborquilting.com
Class
Kit
($25)
Required
:
includes
pre-quilted
squares,
all
beads,
piping,
ink,
and
activators
and
handouts for the project.
Supply List
October 10: Bethanne Nemesh: From Fast to Fancy: Quilting Feathers
Freehand
feathers
are
a
quilter’s
best
friend.
They
can
be
formal
or
fantastic,
fast
or
fancy.
Learn
to
grow
your
freehand
feathers
at
your
own
pace
with
the
addition
of
details
and
inserts.
Based
on
Bethanne’s
popular
new
book
of
the
same
title,
see
how
even
beginner
feathers
can
grow
to
fancy
heirloom
ones
with
a
few
simple
changes.
Learn
to
match
your
feather
to
your
quilt’s
style,
budget,
and
use.
This
class
combines
much
of
the
content
of
two
of
Bethanne’s
other
classes,
Feather
Faster
and
Fancy
Feathers,
perfect
for
a
condensed
fast
paced
learning
experience
or
for
situations
were
taking
the
two
classes
isn’t
reasonable.
Hands
on
classes
are
suitable
fo
r
longarm
classrooms
or for experienced free-motion domestic quilters.
Suggested book: The Fast and the Fancy,
Feathers for Freehand Quilters by Bethanne
Nemesh
Buy Book Now
Supply List: Machine with free-motion
capability
November 2020
November 13: Fall Migration with Sue Donovan & Beth Kelly - Zoom Workshop - non-
members welcome
Due
to
the
recent
increases
in
COVID
19
cases
in
Monroe
County
and
out
of
an
abundance
of
caution,
GVQC
will
be
holding
our
annual
Fall
Migration
via
Internet.
Beth
Kelly
and
Sue
Donovan
are
excited
to
offer
the
first
GVQC
Zoom
workshop.
In
this
live
workshop,
there
will
be
segments
of
teaching
and
demonstrations
by
Sue
and
Beth
followed
by
student
work
time
and
plenty
of
opportunities for Q&A.
Sue
and
Beth
will
be
holding
an
orientation
meeting
for
anyone
who
is
not
familiar
with
Zoom
and
would
like
a
brief
introduction
on
how
it
works
and
what
to
expect.
This
will
be
during
the
first
week
of
November
(date
TBD).
More
information
on
start
time,
length
of
the
day,
breaks
and
the
orientation meeting will be sent to students upon registration.
S
ue’s Quilt - Sue Donovan
Scrap
friendly,
or
pick
a
color
scheme.
Must
have
light
and
dark.
Other options using the same pinwheel blocks.
S
upply Li
st
Gradients - Beth Kelly
Learn
to
create
gradients
of
color
and
value
using
a
fun,
low
stress
technique.
Solid
fabrics,
or
ones
that
read
as
solid,
will
be
used
to
flow
color
and
add
sparkle.
We’ll
be
starting
with
strips
but
the
technique
can
be
applied
to
any
shape. Several methods of inserting lines will also be covered.
Expect
to
have
a
small
top
laid
out
and
at
least
partially
se
wn
together.
The
sample
above
used
a
charm
pack
of
Oakshott
fabric
in
the
Autumn
colorway
and is 13” wide by 17” high.
Supply List
January 2021
January 14: Demo Derby (Zoom Meeting - all members will receive a Zoom invitation)
February 2021
February 14: Spring Fling Mystery Quilt with Janet Root
Membe
rs
only,
the
project
will
not
be
announced.
It
is
a
“mystery.”
Do check the supply list so that you are prepared.
Supply List
March 2021
March 12: Chris Wickert: Basic Skill Applique
In
this
one-day
class
directions
for
making
templates,
appliquéing
(prepared
edge,
NOT
needle
turn!),
beading,
and
quilting
will
be
given.
Special
emphasis
will
be
on
making
1/8”
vines.
The
pattern
for
this
14
inch
floral
pillow
is
adapted
(with
permission)
from
a
design
by
Deborah
Kemball.
Class
Kit
($30.00)
Required:
It
is
available
for
purchase
directly
from
Chris
Wickert.
Please
pay
cash
or
with
a
check.
The
kit
includes
the
pattern
and
all
materials
needed
except the pillow backing, binding, and pillow form.
You
may
also
choose
to
buy
the
pattern
only
for
$9.00.
If
you
buy
only
the
pattern
you
will
need
to
purchase
and
bring
your
own
silk
fabrics
and
beads, as well as embroidery floss, backing, binding and pillow form.
Supply List
March 13: Chris Wickert: Advanced Applique
In
this
appliqué
class
students
will
use
either
silk
or
cotton
fabrics
to
make
any
of
the
blocks
featured
in
Deborah
Kemball’s
pattern
pack
entitled
Floral
Abundance
Quilt.
Chris
will
use
one
of
the blocks in the book to demonstrate the following techniques:
•
pattern transfer techniques
•
prepared edge (NOT needle turn!) appliqué
•
attaching skinny stems to other skinny stems
•
making very small ovals and circles
•
making leaves and flower pedals with narrow points
•
sequencing layered appliqué
•
embroidery stitches such as detached button
hole, couched running stitch, French knot
•
echo quilting
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April 2021
April 9 and 10 (2 days): Jamie Wallen: Rulers Boot Camp - A Design
Class
Jamie
is
well
known
as
an
international
Teacher
and
Long
Arm
Quilting
Artist.
He
travels
and
teaches
workshops
as
well
as
producing
educational
materials
for
the
quilting
community.
Teaching
is
his
passion and he has an enormous Internet/YouTube presence.
This is a TWO DAY design class that will
focus on surface design using rulers-
those handy tools that surface quilters
love to use but often leave quilters with a lot of anxiety. From correct
ruler and template basics, use of ruler bases, hopping foot height,
correct way to hold rulers, layout work, creating your own designs and
so much more, this class will make you a confident surface designer
and take your ruler skills to the next level! This is a Hands-On class that
will include lecture, drawing. www.quiltersapothecary.com
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May 2021
May 14, 2021: Ruth Ohol - Demystifying Borders - Design Class
Our
very
own
award
winning
member,
Ruth
Ohol,
has
generously
agreed
to
return
to
us
for
a
one
day
workshop
sharing
some
of
the
design
techniques
for her spectacular borders!
This
workshop
is
a
design
class.
No
sewing
machine
is
required.
The
class
will
cover
how
to
plan
and
execute
border
design
and
the
discussion
will
revolve
around
pieced,
appliqué
and
quilt
design,
as
well as stencil use.
Supply List
CLASS & WORKSHOP REFUND POLICY:
1.
Should
a
participant
need
to
withdraw
from
a
GVQC
workshop,
class,
the
participant
must
contact
the
Registrar
by
phone
as
soon
as
possible.
Full
refund
will
be
made
if
the
withdrawal
is
made at least 30 days prior to the workshop.
2.
If
a
participant
withdraws
less
than
30
days
prior
to
the
workshop
the
following
procedure
will be followed:
a. If there is a waiting list,
• The Registrar will notify the first person on the list and the cancelling participant.
•
The
cancelling
participant
will
then
contact
the
replacement
to
arrange
financial
reimbursement.
b. If there is no waiting list
•
It
is
the
cancelling
registrant’s
responsibility
to
find
a
replacement
and
notify
the
Registrar when that has happened.
• Financial arrangements are the responsibility of the two parties involved.
c.
If
no
replacement
can
be
found,
the
Registrar
must
be
notified
and
the
cancelling
registrant
will
be
issued
a
voucher
good
for
the
amount
paid
for
the
cancelled
class
to
be
used within 6-months for another class.
d.
If
a
GVQC
member
has
used
a
scholarship
to
take
the
cancelled
class,
the
voucher
will
be in the amount paid for the class, minus the $50 scholarship.
• Said scholarship may be used for another class within that fiscal year.
3.
If
it
becomes
necessary
for
GVQC
to
cancel
a
workshop,
the
participant
will
receive
a
refund
equal to the amount they paid for the workshop.
Zoom Workshop
Zoom Workshop, class size limited to 20
Cancelled, may be rescheduled.
Cancelled, may be rescheduled