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GROUPS.....

COTTAGE QUILTERS. We are a small group of quilters who meet in the Tirau Quilt Cottage workshop on the 1st Tuesday of every month - between 10am - 4pm. This is an informal group who bring along their own work to do, either by hand or with their own machine. Please feel free to join us. We are nice, we are friendly and we'd love you to join us.

Please contact Tirau Quilt Cottage for more info:

CLASSES.....

SEE BELOW FOR CLASSES THAT WE ARE OFFERING FOR
TIRAU WoW

 (Weekend of Workshops - 21-22-23 May 2010)
 

For bookings for the WoW workshop/classes, please go to...tirauwow.co.nz to register for preferential bookings and latest news. Workshops are ready for booking now.

Tirau Quilt Cottage CANNOT take bookings for the WoW weekend.

#313 - Tranquil Landscape
Cost: $78.00
Saturday 9.30am-4pm

Tutor:
Lois Wine is well-known throughout the area for her stunning silk paintings and quilts. She is an award-winning artist of mixed medium and has been teaching silk painting all around New Zealand for over 10 years. She has a natural talent for colour co-ordinating.

Workshop:
Silk painting for beginners. Would suit the very beginner even if you have never painted before you will take home a picture to frame from this fun class.
After you have acquired the basic techniques here, you may choose to book into the more advanced class 410 Poppies on Silk.

Materials:
Silk and paint provided but you will be asked to bring some basic equipment – details on ticketing.

#410 - Poppies on Silk
Cost: $78.00
Sunday 9.30am-4pm

Tutor:
Lois Wine is an award-winning artist of mixed medium. She has been teaching silk painting all around New Zealand for over 10 years and has a natural talent for colour co-ordinating.

Workshop:
This workshop is aimed at an advanced level – for those who have done the beginners course (313), or who have had experience in this medium.
Advanced skills will be taught to create a vibrant poppy painting that you will take home to frame.

Materials:
All supplied but you will be asked to bring some basic equipment – details on ticketing
.

#202 - Paverpol Sculpture also 213, 402, 423
Cost: $96.00
202 - Friday 9am-12noon
213 - Friday 1pm – 4pm
402 - Sunday 9am – 12noon
423 - Sunday 1pm-4pm
 

Tutor: Liana Giles.
Coming from Australia, Liana is a sought after Paverpol tutor. 
Accredited in both countries, she is full of energy and inspiration.
 
Workshop: You will create your own original indoor or outdoor sculpture using a frame, fabric and a non-toxic, environmentally-friendly and safe, hardening solution.
 
Materials: All resources provided.
#206 - Uniquely Yours - Make Your Own Designer Scarf
Cost: $60.00
Friday 9.30am-4pm

Tutor:
Colleen Small has been teaching sewing for over 20 years. Through out that time she has acquired a vast knowledge of sewing, patchwork and quilting.

Workshop:
Using fixed fibres i.e. wool, ribbons, yarns etc. to design and create your own elegant scarf. Using the ‘wash away’ technique you will create your own simply stunning scarf as a day or evening fashion accessory.
For beginners (over 14 years old) with basic sewing machine skills.

Materials: Participants will need to bring their own sewing
machine.
All other materials provided.

#308 - Funky Felting
Cost: $65.00      
Saturday 9am - 4pm
 
Tutor:
Alison Lesley is well-known artist with many talents and has been teaching felting for over three years. She has an amazing natural flair for colour co-ordinating.
 
Workshop:
Learn the basic technique of felting, create you own ornamental square suitable for a cushion or a bag.
 
We then go on to a more complex creation, either a molded hat or a molded bag – your choice.
 
Experience the wonders of working with wool in this creative class.  Fun and easy to do.
 
Materials:
Materials provided, but you will be asked to bring some aids (bubble wrap and towels) –  details on ticketing.

#312 - Heirloom Xmas Stocking
Cost: $63.000
Saturday 9.30am-4pm
 
Tutor:
Raewyn Evans has been patch working and quilting for over 20 years and has facilitated numerous workshops during that time.
Raewyn currently runs her own long-arm quilting business in Tokoroa.
 
Workshop:
The Heirloom Christmas stocking will be yours to keep or pass on to family. 
Make your own embellished, stunning Christmas stocking to cherish forever.
A great range of colours and fabrics to choose from.
 
Minimum: Age 14 and basic sewing skills.
 
Materials:

#409 - K.I.S.Sewing

Cost: $83.00
Sunday 9.30am-4pm
 

Tutor:
Colleen Small has been teaching patchwork and quilting classes for 20 years.  She has a vast knowledge on all quilting related subjects and an easy and relaxed method of teaching.
 
Workshop:
During this workshop you will make your own placemats.  These stunning, yet simple designs will enhance any dinner table. This is a good beginners introduction to patchwork and quilting.  Participants must have basic sewing machine skills.
 
Materials: Kits will be supplied for four placements, with an extra four prints to use later.   There is a choice of two designs.
 
You will need to bring your own sewing machine and kit.

WHEN ATTENDING OUR CLASSES - YOU RECEIVE

COMPLIMENTARY TEA - COFFEE & BISCUITS

10% Discount on class requirements to all class participants

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL 

BOOKINGS/CLASS FEE TAKEN VIA EMAIL – PHONE OR CALL INTO SHOP.
(Not for Tirau WoW Classes)

A requirements list is available upon booking & payment.
Cash, cheque or credit card accepted (Visa & Mastercard).

 


Further information on request.
Please contact tuition@adyeingart.co.nz