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Quilters’ Paradise Class Schedule

We continue to be grateful for the Quilt Capital of Kansas collaboration
between Quilters' Paradise and the Lumberyard Arts Center
that allows our classes to be held in the LAC classroom.
 

 


Meet our teachers:

Angie Spielman, a fairly new quilter, is sharing her newfound talents with area youth and adults alike.

Becky Fender who brings 30+ years of experience to her crochet classes.

Cheryl Travis is a talented crafter and quilter who enjoys sharing her passion with others.

Kathleen Thomas is a fabric landscape artist who has taught previously at the Lumberyard Arts Center.

Laura Davids, a talented quilter and maker, brings a range of different classes that feature making of various bags, tuffets, painted barn blocks, and more!

Liz Granberg-Jerome, a very creative and talented quilter with over 50 years of sewing experience, teaches a wide variety of classes at Quilters' Paradise. A few of her favorites that will be offered again are Beginning Quilting series, Scared Stitchless Introduction to Free Motion Quilting, and One Block Wonder and Hexified Panel Quilts. 

Sharon Vesecky, Quilters' Paradise owner and experienced quilter, offers classes on hand quilting, as well as various projects based on patterns in the shop.


To enroll in a class or find more information and supply lists, go to the Classes page at Quilters’ Paradise - 785-594-3477.


Please review the Lumberyard Arts Center Class Terms & Conditions


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Classes


Youth Classes


Learn how to read a crochet pattern, how to hold a hook and chain stitch, plus learn several basic stitches to get you ready to create! For youth in 6th through 12th grades. Two sessions on Saturdays, November 9 and December 14, from 1pm to 3pm at the Lumberyard Arts Center.

Cost: $ FREE
Beginning Hand Embroidery with Angie Speilman. Learn several basic hand embroidery stitches that can launch you into the world of embellishing your own shirts or jeans. For youth 6th-12th grades, Saturday, December 14 from 1-3pm at the Lumberyard Arts Center.

Cost: $ FREE
Make this versatile Japanese Knot Bag in class, guided by Sharon Vesecky. For youth 6th through 12th grades. Sat., November 2 from 10am to 1pm at the Lumberyard Arts Center.

Cost: $ FREE
Macrame plant hanger with Angie & Becky. Make this plant hanger by using the macrame technique of knotting cord with intent to create the "cradle" to hold a pot. For youth 6th-12th grades, Saturday, October 12 from 1-4pm at the Lumberyard Arts Center.

Cost: $ FREE
Join Sharon Vesecky as she introduces youth to the art of Sashiko, a Japanese needle art that goes back centuries. It is very easy to do and the resulting products are striking! Recent books on Sashiko also show it as a means of decorating and mending blue jeans and other garments. Sat., October 26 from 10am-12pm

Cost: $ FREE
Turn 9 of your saved t-shirts into a quilt top filled with memories and love! This 3-session class will take you through turning them in a complete quilt top ready for quilting. Nov. 25-26-27 from 12:30-3:30pm at the Lumberyard Arts Center

Cost: $ FREE
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About Quilters' Paradise

Quilters' Paradise Quilt Shop, owned and run by Sharon Vesecky, opened its doors in its current location on January 3, 1989.