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Arapahoe County Quilters

Celebrating the Art of Quiltmaking for 30+ Years

ACQ Workshops

Workshops from our featured teachers provide an amazing opportunity to learn new techniques and expand your quiltmaking skills at a minimal cost. Payments are due with your registration.

See Workshop Policies below for details.

Upcoming Workshops

  • January Workshop "Beautiful Bindings"

    • January 11, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Our Father Lutheran Church 6335 S. Holly Street, Centennial, CO
    • 4
    Register

    Beautiful Bindings    with Jenny Kae Quilts

    Quilt binding can be challenging and frustrating for all quilters. Either it takes too long or never looks quite right. Either you have trouble joining your ends or your corners are bulky. Have no fear; it is time to learn a new way to bind your quilts.

    From start to finish, Jenny shares her most-requested technique:

     machine quilt binding. With just a few tips and tools you will create fast, accurate and beautiful binding. You'll never dread binding your quilt again!






    This workshop will be IN-PERSON only.  No refunds available.

    Get Supply List HERE           

    Jenny will be speaking at the January 9th Guild Meeting

    About Jenny Kae Parks

    With a passion for sharing knowledge and inspiring creativity, Jenny brings dynamic presentations that engage, educate, and encourage members at all levels of experience.

    Through her own colorful quilting odyssey, she's honed her skills in machine binding and project completion, learning polished finishes and streamlined techniques.

    We are excited to have her share her expertise and insights with you, empowering you to bring your visions to life with confidence and flair.

    Whether you’re a beginner eager to explore the world of color or a seasoned quilter seeking to perfect your finishing touches, she's here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way.

    Leave quilts, not fabric --Jenny Kae Quilts

    Learn more about Jenny:

    Website        Facebook

    Instagram     Pinterest

    Blog               YouTube
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  • March Morning Workshop "Keep the Craft Going: Hand Quilting"

    • March 15, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Our Father Lutheran Church 6335 S. Holly Street, Centennial, CO
    • 8
    Register

    Keep the Craft Going: Hand Quilting

      with Jerry Dunbar

       

    Hand Quilting is a special way to quilt, and it should be in everyone's bank of knowledge. This technique adds a unique look and texture to quilts both large and small. 

    Hand quilting is perfect for finishing a vintage quilt using a more traditional manner. But, it can also be used on modern quilts that want to lend a nod to tradition in the Art of Quilting.

    In this class, you will learn the best needle and thread to use for hand quilting and how to prepare your quilt for the hoop. You will learn how to hoop and mark a quilt sandwich, how to properly hold a quilting needle, and how to manage your thread.

    This workshop will be IN-PERSON only.  No refunds available.

    Get Supply List HERE           

    About Jerry Dunbar

    Jerry was born and raised in SW Louisiana, Cajun Country, where he watched his great grandmothers , grand mothers and great aunts participate in quilting bees.  This sparked an interest in quilt making back and in 1982 after inheriting his maternal grandmother’s 1951 Singer sewing machine, he pieced his first quilt.  Jerry’s Mom, Dorothy, taught him the skill of hand quilting.  Taking his first and only class in the summer of 1986, new techniques, ideas of design and colors began to work their way into his quilting projects.   

    Still hand quilting, Jerry feels he is continuing the craft and traditions of his relatives as well as the discipline and creativity learned from earning a Doctorate of Music degree in 1978 from Florida State University.  (Plus it’s very therapeutic as well!!!)  In the summer of 2023, two of Jerry’s quilts were awarded 1st place in their categories as well as Best of Show for Use of Color & Design and in Hand Quilting at the ACQ Festival of Quilts.  He has had 2 of his quilts displayed in the bi-annual National Men’s Quilt Show at Golden’s Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum.


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  • March Afternoon Workshop "Kawandi Stitching"

    • March 15, 2025
    • 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • ZOOM ONLY
    • 16
    Register

    Kawandi Stitching    with Dizzy Quilter


    Are you ready to explore making a quilt from the outside in?

    Join Jen Strauser and explore a the art of Kawandi style quilting!  Jen will lead you through everything from selecting fabrics and tools to finishing a Kawandi style quilt, both by hand and by sewing machine. We will make a placemat/mini quilt during class. 

    What is a Kawandi Quilt?

    Kawandi Quilts are a traditional craft practiced by African Diaspora peoples in Western India. Traditional Kawandi are made from recycled saris. They are constructed from the outside in with hand stitching, which makes them a unique change of pace from western quilting traditions. We will talk about the traditions, and also how to make a quilt on your sewing machine. You get to choose which construction method you will focus on. Can't decide? Sometimes Jen uses both in one project. 

    Get Class Description and Supply List here

    Kits are also available on Jen's Etsy page. Please order no later than March 1st, to give enough time for the mail service to process your order.

    Order Handwork/Machine work kit here

    This workshop will be ZOOM only.  No refunds available.

    About Jennifer Strauser

    Jen Strauser is a quilter, pattern designer, and quilting teacher. She lives with her family in Northern New Jersey and Southern Florida with her two dachshunds, Oscar and CJ. 

    The quilting bug bit her in 1999, when she started watching Simply Quilts with Alex Anderson.  Much like the TV show, she explored all kinds of techniques and styles. She loves everything about quilting; the feel of the fabric in her hands, watching the little pieces of fabric she cuts out turn into beautiful quilts, even the smell of the fabric. Creating texture through quilting makes her heart sing. 

    Creating scrappy designs and using up stash are two of her favorite parts of patchwork quilting. She is always amazed when she can pull a whole quilt worth of fabric out of the scrap bins and not make a dent in the scrap pile. 

    Her quilting has won awards at the local and national level. Several national magazines have featured her quilts, and her blog has followers from all around the world.  

    Recently Jen has fallen in love with Kawandi Style quilting and spends a lot of time hand stitching and trying new ideas. You can follow her adventures at Dizzyquilter.com.

    Learn more about Jen:

    Website        Facebook

    Instagram     Pinterest

    Blog               YouTube
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WORKSHOP POLICIES​

TIME
Workshops start promptly at their stated time. For all virtual workshops please confirm you have online access info at least the day before the workshop. 

FEES
Fess vary by workshop.

WAITLIST
A waitlist will be created if a workshop sells out. 

LOCATION
Workshops will be held either online or at Our Father Lutheran Church.  Check the workshop details page to verify workshop location.

PAYMENT, CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY 
  • Any member or guest signing up to participate in a workshop sponsored by ACQ must make payment for the entire amount of the class enrollment fee at the time of registration. Registration is not complete and class placement is not reserved until payment is received in full.

  • No refunds are available for any workshops or programs.  If you are unable to attend, the participant's fee will be retained by ACQ. However, the participant may arrange for another person to take their place at the workshop but ACQ will not be a involved in the financial arrangements made between the parties. Original participant must notify ACQ of the transferred registration before the class meeting time. 

NON-MEMBERS

  • All workshops are open to ACQ members initially.

  • Non-members interested in a workshop may register after early bird registration ends when space is still available.

  • Non-members pay a slightly higher workshop fee.

  • You may wish to join ACQ in order to take advantage of early discounted workshop fees. 

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

Contact the current VP of Programs.

MONTHLY GUILD MEETINGS

Meetings held the 2nd Thursday of each month

All meetings are streamed online

In person meetings are held at:

Our Father Lutheran Church

6335 S Holly St, Centennial, CO

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