Saturday, February 22, 2025

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Class Fee: $70 / WMQFA Members ; $75 / Non Members

Workshop Description:

Learn how to hand block print using hand carved wooden blocks!

Join Ammu from House of Amu for a fun and creative block printing workshop at WMQFA! 

Dive into the vibrant world of hand block printing using hand-carved wooden blocks crafted by artisans in India. 

You'll explore how to gather inspiration, create designs, and experiment with patterns to print your own unique  table runner—no templates, just your imagination. Whether you're a total newbie or an art enthusiast, this laid-back afternoon promises laughter, creativity, and a chance to play with paint (and maybe laugh at my jokes). 

Bring a friend, and let’s make something beautiful together.

Block printing is one of the oldest forms of textile printing. Block printing uses wooden
blocks that are hand carved by artisans in India, to use as stamps to create prints on
fabric.

Saturday, August 17 from 9am to 4pm

Class Fee: $175/ Non member; $150 WMQFA Members with discount code

Kit Fee: $25 not included, paid directly to teach (Cash, Zelle or check made payable to Justine Heinrichs).

Class Description:

Take a trip to the Scottish Highlands with Justine Heinrichs! The workshop is a fun exploration of painting with wool using wet felting, needle felting, merino wool and gorgeous locks! Participants will create a 11” x 14” portrait of a Highland Cow scene suitable for hanging. Students will learn: How to lay out fibers for wet felting. How to wet felt wool, silk and locks. How to use felting needles. How to use a template for design inspiration. How to blend colors by hand or using hand carders. How to use different values of color to express light and reflection.

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!

$85/$75 WMQFA Members

Kit fee included in price. Kit includes: Wool, felting needle and use of a felting surface and punch tool.

Saturday, November 18, 2023

Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Just in time for the holidays! Busy Elves! Join in the shenanigans making these adorable guys. You will learn 3D needle felting techniques that will be valuable in continuing your needle felting adventures. The included material fee covers students making 1-2 needle felted elf sculptures in one 3 hour session and enough materials to make another elf at home. This is a Level 1 workshop and absolute beginners to experienced felters will have a blast making these ridiculously fun little guys. Students will receive a felting needle and use of a felting surface and punch tool.

$85/$75 WMQFA Members

Kit fee included in price. Kit includes: Wool, felting needle and use of a felting surface and punch tool.

Saturday, November 18, 2023

Time: 9:00am-12:00pm

Just in time for the holidays! Busy Elves! Join in the shenanigans making these adorable guys. You will learn 3D needle felting techniques that will be valuable in continuing your needle felting adventures. The included material fee covers students making 1-2 needle felted elf sculptures in one 3 hour session and enough materials to make another elf at home. This is a Level 1 workshop and absolute beginners to experienced felters will have a blast making these ridiculously fun little guys. Students will receive a felting needle and use of a felting surface and punch tool.

Class Fee: $145/ WMQFA Members (with member code); $170/Non Members

Supplies Checklist

Workshop Description: Learn to quilt by hand, following your intuition and improvising as you go. In this class, you can make a 'wholecloth' quilt, using a single cut of fabric as your quilt top, or you can use an existing quilt top.

This workshop is both conceptual and technical. Heidi will begin with a trunk show, during which she will explain both why and how she quilted as she did. Stitch density, exposed or hidden knots, overlapping lines of quilting, and color choices will be expanded upon. Heidi loves to quilt with pearl size 8 thread for its high visibility and strength. Students can work with an existing quilt top or a 'wholecloth' single piece of fabric. We will cover basting, quilting with a tabletop and a heavy book to create tension, hand positioning, hand care, thimble use, and a variety of ways to balance planning with improv. We will not use pens to 'mark,' our fabric, but will learn a few tricks to anticipate our stitching. Heidi is an expert at creating areas of visual interest and activating the quilt top with the quilting functioning like a 'drawing' on the surface of the fabric. Students will not complete their quilt in class, but will get a solid foundation on improvisation and hand quilting.ing.

Class Fee: $145/ WMQFA Members (with member code); $170/Non Members

Supplies Checklist

Workshop Description: Learn to quilt by hand, following your intuition and improvising as you go. In this class, you can make a 'wholecloth' quilt, using a single cut of fabric as your quilt top, or you can use an existing quilt top.

This workshop is both conceptual and technical. Heidi will begin with a trunk show, during which she will explain both why and how she quilted as she did. Stitch density, exposed or hidden knots, overlapping lines of quilting, and color choices will be expanded upon. Heidi loves to quilt with pearl size 8 thread for its high visibility and strength. Students can work with an existing quilt top or a 'wholecloth' single piece of fabric. We will cover basting, quilting with a tabletop and a heavy book to create tension, hand positioning, hand care, thimble use, and a variety of ways to balance planning with improv. We will not use pens to 'mark,' our fabric, but will learn a few tricks to anticipate our stitching. Heidi is an expert at creating areas of visual interest and activating the quilt top with the quilting functioning like a 'drawing' on the surface of the fabric. Students will not complete their quilt in class, but will get a solid foundation on improvisation and hand quilting.ing.

Class Fee: $69.00/$59.00 WMQFA Members

Kit Fee: Included in class price. Kit includes precut components for book minder and notepad cover, notepad, fabric for book minder, elastic, pen, calculation sheet to make additional notepad cover sizes.

Class Description: Dating from ancient Egypt, Cartonnage has evolved over the centuries. We will use the method developed in Brazil to create a fabric covered book minder and a notepad cover. The book minder secures your place in a book while holding a pen or reading glasses. The notepad cover holds a 5”x8” legal pad; also provided, the formula to make other sizes. Learn this new craft to dip into your stash or feature cherished fabrics while creating fabulous items to gift or keep.

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: $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!

Handmade candies are not only delicious to eat, but fun to share! In this class you will create two easy treats, perfect for holiday parties or gift giving. White Chocolate Cranberry Orange Bark combines the tangy flavors of cranberry and orange with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. Christmas Mint Patties are a creamy pastel colored mint that tastes as good as they look. Hear ideas how to beautifully package these treats and share the love of baking this holiday season!

Chocolate fans rejoice, this class was designed for you! During this hands on event you will create deliciously creamy, perfectly chewy, and intensely chocolatey caramels. A sprinkle of sea salt adds the finishing touch. These caramels are blue ribbon worthy! Plus, ice cream fans, get ready to wow your family, your friends and even yourself with an old fashioned hot fudge sauce. This decadent, thick and rich sauce is sure to become a favorite over ice cream, pound cake and by the spoonful!

From the use of one point perspective as a compositional tool in Renaissance Italy, to the fantastic Op Art creations of the  1960s, artists have been finding ways to manipulate the standard square based grid for centuries as a means of introducing space and movement into two dimensional design. This workshop will introduce students to some simple ways to enrich designs by stretching, warping, and re-imagining the grid.

Workshop  will include discussion of the use of the grid in art history and quilt history, exercises on paper which will demonstrate simple ways to manipulate the grid, and open work time during which students can try out some basic templates provided by the teacher, and work on creating their own.

Learn how to make these two classic candies! First, we will create rich, buttery toffee coated in smooth chocolate and topped with crushed pecans. Then, be prepared for the irresistible salty-sweet crunch of peanut brittle. These two treats make perfect gifts and party favors for the holiday season. I guarantee your friends will ask for more!

Rescheduled from April 23 2022

In this three-hour workshop, you will have the opportunity to make one Japanese wrapping cloth called Furoshiki using simple Sashiko stitches. Come and discover the versatility of Furoshiki in everyday life. Takako will show you how Furoshiki can be folded to carry a variety of items such as bottles, groceries, even a small dog. Supply fees are included.

Please bring a pair of scissors to cut thread.

Collage – “A piece of art made by sticking various different materials such as photographs and  pieces of paper or fabric onto a backing,” Webster Dictionary. 

From working with treasured textiles, favorite fabrics and embroidery stitches, to the process of  constructing artwork intuitively and mindfully, textile collage is a great way to develop your own artistic voice. 

You might have collected fabrics and threads, hoops and needles, dyes and paints, artist books and kits. You’ve dipped into lots of different textile art mediums but you want to develop your own authentic style. Textile collage is a great technique to help you achieve this. You can create a collage to suit your personality and passions. Collage is  liberating, “arranging things to explore the juxtaposition of color, tone and pattern.” 

In this workshop, we will begin by looking at a variety of collages to become inspired on ways to layer and enhance collage work. Then we will begin to create two collages – the first will be a 

predetermined collage in a kit form that I will provide. The second collage will be your own design. 

Spoil yourself with these decadent treats that are sure to impress in this hands on class! We will start by whipping up a chocolate mousse that is airy and light as a cloud and just melts in your mouth. Then we will create an edible chocolate bowl that the chocolate mousse will be elegantly served in. We will also dip strawberries in chocolate and decorate them with creative designs to finish off our beautiful and memorable treats. Who wouldn’t feel special indulging in these incredible desserts!

Description: 

In this three-hour workshop, you have the opportunity to make one pincushion in the Chiku Chiku style pioneered by Artist Akiko Ike using Japanese cotton and special Sashiko thread dyed in Niigata, Japan. Takako learned the technique directly from Akiko while in Japan, and with Akiko’s blessing, she is able to offer this workshop. If you enjoy hand sewing, this is for you! Supplies fees are included.

Please bring a pair of scissors to cut thread. 

*masks required*

Third Class: January 29 (9-4) Students will draw their own design for an 18” x 18" mat/wall hanging/pillow and transfer the design to the backing. We will also decide what colors to use. 

• Fourth Class: February 5 (9-4) Joyce will have wool for students to start the mat/wall hanging/pillow they designed. Students will also learn to cut all the wool needed for their project. 

Fourth Class: February 5 (9-4) Joyce will have wool for students to start the mat/wall hanging/pillow they designed. Students will also learn to cut all the wool needed for their project. 

Second Class: January 22 (9-4), Students will continue to hook the Padula mat. We will also discuss designing and color planning one’s own mat. 

• Third Class: January 29 (9-4) Students will draw their own design for an 18” x 18" mat/wall hanging/pillow and transfer the design to the backing. We will also decide what colors to use. 

• Fourth Class: February 5 (9-4) Joyce will have wool for students to start the mat/wall hanging/pillow they designed. Students will also learn to cut all the wool needed for their project. 

4 day series on Consecutive Saturdays in 2022:

January 15 (9-1) January 22 (9-4), January 29 (9-4), and February 5 (9-4)

Rug hooking started on the east coast of North America, from Labrador, Canada down to the Carolina’s. Popular for at least the past 200 years, rug hooking has spread across the United States, Canada and many other countries. Today, rug hookers are exploring new materials and new techniques. This experimentation, combined with knowledge and respect for the past, allows rug hooking to be primitive or modern with rug hookers creating stunning pieces of art. 

Rug hooking is both an art form and a craft where rugs are made by pulling loops of fabric through a woven backing such as monks’ cloth, linen or rug warp. Wool fabric, that has been dyed and cut into strips, is used when making a rug or mat. A tool called a hook is used to pull the fabric strips through the backing to make a loop. Together, all of these loops make a rug. 

In the series of classes, students will start with a kit that includes a pre-designed mat, then students will design and hook their own mat in later classes. By having four classes over four weeks, students can hook between classes.

• First Class: January 15 (9-1) Students will learn ‘how to hook’ on a 9” x 9" mat with a Padula motif. A Padula is a simple flower. The kit will include the pattern, a hook and all the wool needed to complete the mat. 

• Second Class: January 22 (9-4), Students will continue to hook the Padula mat. We will also discuss designing and color planning one’s own mat. 

• Third Class: January 29 (9-4) Students will draw their own design for an 18” x 18" mat/wall hanging/pillow and transfer the design to the backing. We will also decide what colors to use. 

• Fourth Class: February 5 (9-4) Joyce will have wool for students to start the mat/wall hanging/pillow they designed. Students will also learn to cut all the wool needed for their project. 

Class Kit Fee to be paid to teacher at end of class Beginning Padula Kit with hook - $45.00 and Student Design Kit including mat and fabric - $65.00  (Check or cash)

$325 Non-Member price + Kit fee paid to teacher during class

$300 Member price + Kit fee paid to teacher during class

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