In person workshops have a 20 person limit, unless otherwise noted, and require pre-registration and payment. Non-guild members are welcome and must register prior to the workshop. Non-members fees will be an additional $5. Some classes have additional fees, payable to the instructor on the day of class. Refund and cancellation policies are on Policy page. If you want to register or have a question please email us
- Sunday Workshops – Lancaster location – the Village Seventh Day Adventist Church at 75 Sawyer St. at the corner of Sawyer and Prescott
Workshops for 2023 -2024
October 22, 2023: Open Sew (Village Church, Lancaster) 9:30am – 3:00pm
October 22, 2023: Shibori Dyeing with Carol Grotrigan (Village Church, Lancaster) 9:30am – 3:00pm.
This workshop will focus on indigo dyeing. You’ll prepare fabric in shibori patterns from various world traditions, which you’ll dye in smaller vats that are more practical for most people’s time and space. Synthetic indigo mimics the original plant source and assures results.
November 19, 2023: Open Sew (Village Church, Lancaster) 9:30am – 3:00pm
November 19, 2023: Making Mittens from Felted Sweaters with Kate Wellen (Village Church, Lancaster) 10:30am – 3:00pm. ($20)
January 14, 2024: Open Sew (Village Church, Lancaster) 9:30am – 3:00pm
January 14, 2024: Open Sew; Panel Play with Kate Wellen (Village Church, Lancaster) 9:30am – 3:00pm. Create a unique wall hanging using a panel and complementary fabric ($20)
Panel Play Fabric Requirements
February 18, 2024: Open Sew (Village Church, Lancaster) 9:30am – 3:00pm
February 18, 2024: Eclectic Backing with Jo Kennard (Village Church, Lancaster) 9:30am – 3:00pm. Learn how to create interesting backings on your quilts ($20)
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March 17, 2024: Open Sew (Village Church, Lancaster) 9:30am – 3:30pm
March 17, 2024: Quilt Appraisal with Viven Sayre (Village Church, Lancaster) 10:00am – 3:00pm.
April 21, 2024: Open Sew (Village Church, Lancaster) 10:00am – 4:00pm
April 21, 2024: Open Sew; Love Links quilt by Deb Tucker Studio 180 Tools. This pattern requires the Wing Clipper I ruler by Deb Tucker. (Village Church, Lancaster) 10:00am – 4:00pm.
Love Links Pattern:
Love Links Fabric Requirements
Love Links Workshop Cutting Instructions
May 19, 2024: Open Sew; Glam Bag with Christa Nee (Village Church, Lancaster) 9:30am – 3:00pm. In this class you will make a glam bag in the morning and a cloth basket in the afternoon. Both projects are fairly simple and a tiny bit addictive. You will be able to complete them both in the class.
