December 11, 2024
(10am-4pm)

Beginning Class Description:

In this class you will learn to complete a small woven mat in a color of your choice in one lesson. You will learn to read a pattern, make a warp, thread a loom, choose a weft, weave an article, and secure ends. At the end of the class you will take home your work, a copy of the pattern you used and a new knowledge of the ancient art of weaving. Use of a Table Loom, warping boards and shuttles will be provided for use in the class.

*4-heddled table top looms, warping board, and shuttles are supplied for use during class.

(You may also bring your own 4 heddle table loom- with prior approval. Please email education@wiquiltmuseum.com to request approval.)

2024 Dates:

November 20, and December 11, 2024
(10am-4pm)

Beginning Class Description:

In this class you will learn to complete a small woven mat in a color of your choice in one lesson. You will learn to read a pattern, make a warp, thread a loom, choose a weft, weave an article, and secure ends. At the end of the class you will take home your work, a copy of the pattern you used and a new knowledge of the ancient art of weaving. Use of a Table Loom, warping boards and shuttles will be provided for use in the class.

*4-heddled table top looms, warping board, and shuttles are supplied for use during class.

(You may also bring your own 4 heddle table loom- with prior approval. Please email education@wiquiltmuseum.com to request approval.)

2024 Dates:

October 10, November 20, and December 11, 2024
(10am-4pm)

Beginning Class Description:

In this class you will learn to complete a small woven mat in a color of your choice in one lesson. You will learn to read a pattern, make a warp, thread a loom, choose a weft, weave an article, and secure ends. At the end of the class you will take home your work, a copy of the pattern you used and a new knowledge of the ancient art of weaving. Use of a Table Loom, warping boards and shuttles will be provided for use in the class.

*4-heddled table top looms, warping board, and shuttles are supplied for use during class.

(You may also bring your own 4 heddle table loom- with prior approval. Please email education@wiquiltmuseum.com to request approval.)

2024 Dates:

September 30, October 10, November 20, and December 11, 2024
(10am-4pm)

Beginning Class Description:

In this class you will learn to complete a small woven mat in a color of your choice in one lesson. You will learn to read a pattern, make a warp, thread a loom, choose a weft, weave an article, and secure ends. At the end of the class you will take home your work, a copy of the pattern you used and a new knowledge of the ancient art of weaving. Use of a Table Loom, warping boards and shuttles will be provided for use in the class.

*4-heddled table top looms, warping board, and shuttles are supplied for use during class.

(You may also bring your own 4 heddle table loom- with prior approval. Please email education@wiquiltmuseum.com to request approval.)

2024 Dates:

May 25, September 30, October 10, November 20, and December 11, 2024
(10am-4pm)

Beginning Class Description:

In this class you will learn to complete a small woven mat in a color of your choice in

one lesson. You will learn to read a pattern, make a warp, thread a loom, choose a weft,

weave an article, and secure ends. At the end of the class you will take home your

work, a copy of the pattern you used and a new knowledge of the ancient art of

weaving. Use of a Table Loom, warping boards and shuttles will be provided for use in

the class.

*4-heddled table top looms, warping board, and shuttles are supplied for use during class.

(You may also bring your own 4 heddle table loom- with prior approval. Please email education@wiquiltmuseum.com to request approval.)

2024 Dates:

April 10, May 25, September 30, October 10, November 20, and December 11, 2024
(10am-4pm)

Beginning Class Description:

In this class you will learn to complete a small woven mat in a color of your choice in

one lesson. You will learn to read a pattern, make a warp, thread a loom, choose a weft,

weave an article, and secure ends. At the end of the class you will take home your

work, a copy of the pattern you used and a new knowledge of the ancient art of

weaving. Use of a Table Loom, warping boards and shuttles will be provided for use in

the class.

*4-heddled table top looms, warping board, and shuttles are supplied for use during class.

(You may also bring your own 4 heddle table loom- with prior approval. Please email education@wiquiltmuseum.com to request approval.)

2024 Dates:

March 22, April 10, May 25, September 30, October 10, November 20, and December 11, 2024
(10am-4pm)

Beginning Class Description:

In this class you will learn to complete a small woven mat in a color of your choice in

one lesson. You will learn to read a pattern, make a warp, thread a loom, choose a weft,

weave an article, and secure ends. At the end of the class you will take home your

work, a copy of the pattern you used and a new knowledge of the ancient art of

weaving. Use of a Table Loom, warping boards and shuttles will be provided for use in

the class.

*4-heddled table top looms, warping board, and shuttles are supplied for use during class.

(You may also bring your own 4 heddle table loom- with prior approval. Please email education@wiquiltmuseum.com to request approval.)

Enjoy this Virtual Lecture and Fundraiser Supporting the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts from the comfort of your own home and join us along with renowned textile artist, researcher and teacher Rebecca Devaney over Zoom.

$25/ Members | $30/ Nonmembers

Rebecca Devaney’s lecture will tell the fascinating story of how luxury textiles and fashion became woven into the fabric of Paris. The intriguing history of luxury textiles and fashion is revealed through the geography of the winding streets and wide boulevards of Paris. Travelling in Paris from the elegant Opéra district to Le Sentier, once the bustling garment district, we will meet kings, politicians, spies, cloth merchants, milliners, glove-makers, feather-workers, embroiderers and the fiercely independent Midinettes.

Note: To train at the prestigious École Lesage is to be invited to share in more than a century and a half of ever-renewed enthusiasm, talent and expertise. It means getting a chance to learn the techniques mastered – and, in some cases, invented – by one of the world’s greatest embroidery houses.

This lecture will be held via Zoom only. An emailed invitation, with links, will be provided to registrants approximately one to two weeks prior to the tour.

Thank you for supporting WMQFA!

Guided Tour from 9am-10am

Workshop from 10am-Noon

Workshop Description: The day will start with a private tour led by Takako Willden through the gallery of Akiko Ike’s hanging work. Here, Takako, will explain Akiko’s unique technique and style by pointing out specific examples, and will be happy to take any questions from class participants.

This immersive experience will be followed by a two-hour workshop, where you have the opportunity to make one Chiku Chiku Kay Bag using the same Japanese cotton and special Sashiko thread dyed in Niigata, Japan that Akiko Ike herself uses. Takako learned the technique directly from Akiko while in Japan, and with Akiko’s blessing, she is able to offer this workshop here in Cedarburg Wisconsin! If you enjoy hand sewing, this is for you!

Kaya is a Japanese term for the material used in mosquito netting, which Akiko often recycles into her own artwork. The Kaya bags you will be making in class will be similar to a tote bag in size. The body of the bag will be Japanese Kaya (mosquito netting) material which you will personalize through chiku-chiku stitching.

• All the Kaya bag supplies will be provided (Kaya netting, Boro fabric, thread, needle)

• We will be Chiku-Chiku stitching the bag body and handles

Please bring a pair of scissors to cut your thread as you work. 

Participants can bring a sewing machine if they would like to try to complete the project during the workshop. Or they can take the bag body and straps home to assemble at a later time with a machine or through hand sewing. A sewing machine is NOT required.

*Extra Sashiko thread and other items from Akiko’s shop will be for sale during the workshop. Purchases must be made in USD cash (No ATM onsite) Please plan accordingly, Thank you*

Guided Tour from 6pm-7pm

Workshop from 7pm-8:30pm

Workshop Description: The evening will start with a private tour led by Takako Willden through the gallery of Akiko Ike’s hanging work. Here, Takako, will explain Akiko’s unique technique and style by pointing out specific examples, and will be happy to take any questions from class participants.

This immersive experience will be followed by a 1.5-hour workshop, where you have the opportunity to make two Chiku Chiku Coaster using the same Japanese cotton and special Sashiko thread dyed in Niigata, Japan that Akiko Ike herself uses. Takako learned the technique directly from Akiko while in Japan, and with Akiko’s blessing, she is able to offer this workshop here in Cedarburg Wisconsin! If you enjoy hand sewing, this is for you!

Please bring a pair of scissors to cut your thread as you work.

Teacher Biography: A native of Japan, Takako Willden is mostly a self-taught artist who enjoys learning from the experts. She loves to find ways to repurpose Boro fabrics from Japan and make them into something beautiful and useful. Takako learned the technique directly from Akiko while in Japan, and with Akiko’s blessing, she is able to offer this workshop.

Guided Tour from 9am-10am

Workshop from 10am-Noon

Workshop Description: The day will start with a private tour led by Takako Willden through the gallery of Akiko Ike’s hanging work. Here, Takako, will explain Akiko’s unique technique and style by pointing out specific examples, and will be happy to take any questions from class participants.

This immersive experience will be followed by a two-hour workshop, where you have the opportunity to make one Chiku Chiku Brooch using the same Japanese cotton and special Sashiko thread dyed in Niigata, Japan that Akiko Ike herself uses. Takako learned the technique directly from Akiko while in Japan, and with Akiko’s blessing, she is able to offer this workshop here in Cedarburg Wisconsin! If you enjoy hand sewing, this is for you!

Please bring a pair of scissors to cut your thread as you work.

Teacher Biography: A native of Japan, Takako Willden is mostly a self-taught artist who enjoys learning from the experts. She loves to find ways to repurpose Boro fabrics from Japan and make them into something beautiful and useful. Takako learned the technique directly from Akiko while in Japan, and with Akiko’s blessing, she is able to offer this workshop.

Class Fee: $85 Non-member/$75 WMQFA Member

Class Description: Have you ever wanted to try an Escher project with the look of a 3-D design but weren't sure about making a quilt? Here's your chance to learn the Escher cubed technique on a table runner! Bright colors and a play of light and dark gives this table runner the depth and illusion of an M.C. Escher print. No Y seams are used in construction which makes the project simpler than the design appears.

Class Fee: $99 Non-members/$89 Members

Class Description: Love tuffets? In this class you will make an 18" square tuffet, known as a Squffet, that's quicker and easier than the round version. The pattern uses the Creative Grids 22.5° Triangle ruler to simplify the process. Design the Squffet using your palette of fat quarters and choice of leg style.

Christopher Weinhold, who developed the Escher quilt series, will teach this class along with his sister Penny Schilz. Penny is the owner of Quilt-agious in Mukwonago, Wisconsin.  

Your finished Squffet will make a great addition to your home or as a one-of-a-kind gift!

Marshmallows and Hot Cocoa:

Soft, springy clouds of deliciousness, homemade marshmallows are so much better than store-bought and incredibly easy to make. Flavor and shape them according to your fancy for a whimsical delight! Paired with richly flavored hot chocolate mix, they make the perfect wintery treat.

Price $55 Non-member

$50 WMQFA Member

Brandy Old Fashioned Caramels and Sauce:

Wisconsin’s classic drink, the Brandy Old Fashioned, can now be enjoyed as a sweet treat! In this hands on class you will create two goodies inspired by this drink. Brandy Old Fashioned caramels are a soft, chewy caramel laced with brandy, orange and dried cherries. Brandy Old Fashioned caramel sauce is a sassy, smooth sauce that can be enjoyed over ice cream or pound cake! Add a maraschino cherry on top to make this the perfect dessert after a fish fry.

Price $55 Non-member

$50 WMQFA Member

Turtles, Terrapins and Caramel Macchiato Bites:

Be prepared for a trio of candy goodness! Crunchy pecans, chewy homemade caramel and chocolate that melts in your mouth form a traditional turtle. We will make these, but take this classic candy up a notch and also create Terrapins and Caramel Macchiato bites! A Terrapin is all the yumminess of a turtle, plus an additional layer of homemade soft, springy marshmallow. Plus, if you’re a fan of a caramel macchiato beverage, this treat is a spin-off of that delicious flavor combination. Chocolate covered espresso beans and homemade caramel that is topped with chocolate. Oh, so yummy!

Price $55 Non-member

$50 WMQFA Member

Boozy Sauces : Create a wicked trio of sauces your family and friends will rave about!

Merlot Fudge Sauce: This sophisticated sauce is the perfect pairing of two favorites: red wine and chocolate. You can enjoy this concoction drizzled over a sundae, brownie, or draped over a slice of cheesecake.

Vanilla Bean Rum Sauce: Buttery, rich and creamy with vanilla and rum flavors. This smooth sauce is perfect served over fruit or a dip for graham crackers or vanilla wafers.

Bourbon Pecan Caramel Sauce: This award-worthy sauce takes the traditional pairing of freshly toasted pecans and melt-in-your-mouth caramel and kicks it up a notch. With a dash of cinnamon and the sweet, oaky heat of bourbon, it’s a perfectly sinful indulgence you’ll want to eat with a spoon!

We will make all three of these boozy sauces during this class. They are ideal for gift giving or for your next dessert bar, served alongside graham crackers, pretzels, vanilla wafers, or apple slices. Your guests will be begging you for the recipes!

Price $55 Non-member

$50 WMQFA Member