April 14 - 17, 2011 Royal Exhibition Building

9 Nicholson Street, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne Thursday to Sunday 10am to 4:30pm daily Admission charges apply

FRIDAY APRIL 30

Sundance Tutor: Frieda Anderson Skill level: All No machines used Kit fee: $39 Students will make a quilt top 20” x 22” from Frieda’s pattern, learning fusing techniques. Inspired by the glory of Frieda’s garden, sunflowers provide the perfect setting for the use of detailed cutting, fusing and colour combinations to create drama and whimsy together in a single piece. Discover the newest techniques and tools for creating this raw edge beauty as you complete the colourful sunflower wall hanging. The class kit includes the pattern and all hand dyed fabrics necessary to create the quilt top. Frieda will supply decorative rotary blades for use in class. Click here for the requirements list
Winner’s Circle Tutor: Sandra Chandler Lawhon Skill level: Intermediate. No curve piecing experience required. The Winner’s Circle block is often overlooked because of the fear of curved piecing. In this class you will use Sandra’s Curve Master presser foot to easily sew curves with no pinning or clipping, making the quilt accessible to all quilters regardless of experience. The Winner’s Circle block benefits from embellishment to create a stunning result with pleated fabric. In this class you will learn how to: ‘torture’ and distort pleats for visual impact; rotary cut using acrylic templates; piece curves and straight seams with an accurate scant 1/4” seam; incorporate embellished fabric into a quilt design. You will complete several blocks in class. Sandra will provide a number of tools for use in class which will be available for optional purchase. Click here for the requirements list
Oil Stick Intensive Tutor: Sue Dennis Skill level: All No machines used Materials fee: $10. Paint sticks, rubbing plates and objects for printing will be supplied. In this technique workshop learn what an oil paint stick is and how you use it with textiles. Have all your questions answered in this hands-on workshop with art quilter Sue Dennis who has been using oil sticks in her work for more than 10 years. Have fun while you produce your own unique fabric with visual texture and patterning to use in future projects. Click here for the requirements list
Image Transfer Tutor: Annette Morgan Skill level: All. Knowledge of free machine stitching is useful Materials fee: $8. Image transfer paper with image; paper with images and transfoils will be supplied In this technique class, experiment with transfer papers, painted Bond-a- Web/WonderUnder, fuse FX, dyed scrim and foils to create a stitched piece or work which can be mounted or framed. Some preparation of fabric will be required before the class. Click here for the requirements list
Scrap Queen Odyssey Tutor: Brenda Gael Smith Skill level: All Join Brenda in an adventurous journey designed to realise the potential of your quilting scrap bag, no matter what shape or size your scraps are. (For ease of handling and optimal quiltmaking efficiency, this workshop does not use pieces smaller than 1 ½ inches wide.) This workshop explores a variety of quiltmaking techniques including foundation piecing, fusible web appliqué, crazy patchwork, half square triangles and improvisational piecing. Picture is indicative only. Click here for the requirements list
Continued from Thursday: Sewing the Land Saffron Sari Earth, Wind, Fire Breakaway Playing on the Surface Yes, You can Free Motion Quilt Floral Wreath Creative Colouring

Plan your timetable now! AQC only happens once a year. Click here to go directly to the timetable. Please note: class bookings only available onsite now.