Workshops
Workshops are open to both guild members and non-guild members. Because the cost of the workshops is subsidized by members’ dues, non-members are asked to pay an additional $20 per workshop. Members will be able to register for all 2018 workshops beginning November 1, 2017 in the Members Only section of the website. Non-members will be able to register for all 2018 workshops after November 30, 2017.
See the complete GAAQG Workshop Registration/Refund Policy.
Another improvement in our online workshop registration: you can now choose to pay by personal check in addition to your debit/credit card (American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover). If you pay by check: please complete the online order, then mail your check, including your name and phone number, to: VP-Programs, Susan Schwandt, 2007 Rector Court, Canton, MI 48188. Your registration will be confirmed when your check is received.
For questions or problems with registration, please contact programs@gaaqg.com
If you are a GAAQG member, do not register for workshops from this page. After you have logged in, go to the 2018 Workshops link at the top left of the teal menu bar at the top of the Member Resources page. If you are not sure how to register, there is a step-by-step tutorial in the Quick Links section of the Member Resources page.
Decide which workshops you want to take from the list below.
Click each class to open and then click ‘more’ to see full details, including the supply list.
When you’ve made your decisions, click here to register from our new online store
Please note that credit card purchasing fees are included in each price.
Click on each class to purchase it, one at a time, and the item will be placed in your ‘bag.’
As workshops fill, they will be removed from the Store’s list of available products.
If you wish to be added to a waiting list, contact programs@gaaqg.com.
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18may9:30 am- 4:30 pmNew York Beauty SimplifiedInstructor: Linda Hahn
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Appropriate level: Machine class–confident beginner and beyond
Linda Hahn’s specialty is taking a complex looking project and breaking it down into easy steps. In her New York Beauty Simplified class, you’ll make blocks using just ONE PIN (no stress and no cussing)! Students can choose the layout. Linda will cover a really easy way to quickly paper piece the arcs (“crown”) for the New York Beauty. Work with a controlled colorway (all blocks the same) or make a scrappy quilt. Transform yourself into an empowered New York Beauty creating monster!
You don’t have to sew on the lines, there are no raw edges, and by using just one pin, your block will come out perfect. No more agonizing over setting in curves! Linda discusses how merely changing the setting and/or fabrics will change the “flavor” of your quilt. She’ll also cover numerous ways to quilt your top!
Her New York Beauty books are out of print. Linda’s the only person who has them. You can buy the book from her website, which is less expensive than Amazon, even with shipping charges. All pre-orders will receive an autographed copy.
Class bonus! Linda will show you how to make a miniature quilt from your cutaways, so you’re getting a two-for!
Books by Linda Hahn: Linda’s Store
Find Linda at (click on each link): Website Pinterest Facebook
Kit fee: $25.00 – Includes reusable paper piecing stencil, pre-printed foundation paper that can be left in the quilt—WOW! And acrylic templates.
Supply List
Registration
Workshops are open to both guild members and non-guild members. Because the cost of the workshops is subsidized by members’ dues, non-members are asked to pay an additional $20 per workshop. Non-members will be able to register for all 2018 workshops after November 30, 2017. Workshop registration policy.
Members: $60 + $2 credit card processing fee
Non-Members: $80 + $2.65 credit card processing fee
Non-members can register for 2018 workshops after November 30, 2017
Online registration is available for both members and non-members. (If you prefer to write a check and mail in your workshop registration, please download our printable form.)
See the complete GAAQG Workshop Registration/Refund Policy for more information.
Questions?
Contact our VP-Programs.
Time
(Friday) 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Morris Lawrence Building at Washtenaw Community College Campus
4800 E Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
20may9:30 am- 4:30 pmShe Can Dance!Instructor: Linda Hahn
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Appropriate level: Machine class–confident beginner and beyond
Linda J. Hahn’s specialty is taking a complex looking project and breaking it down into easy, very do-able steps to piece this happy quilt, She Can Dance! Her technique makes the piecing go very quickly—students will complete approx. half this quilt in class using her connector square technique. You can purchase yardage in a controlled colorway (all blocks the same), use your stash fabrics or buy Bali Pops jelly rolls–the easiest option for fun and relaxing color play!
Pattern fee: $8.00 (Retail $9.50) Payable to instructor in class.
Kit fee: $25.00 – Includes reusable paper piecing stencil, pre-printed foundation paper that can be left in the quilt—WOW! And acrylic templates.
Books by Linda Hahn: Linda’s Store
Find Linda at (click on each link): Website Pinterest Facebook
Supply List
Registration
Workshops are open to both guild members and non-guild members. Because the cost of the workshops is subsidized by members’ dues, non-members are asked to pay an additional $20 per workshop. Non-members will be able to register for all 2018 workshops after November 30, 2017. Workshop registration policy.
Members: $60 + $2 credit card processing fee
Non-Members: $80 + $2.65 credit card processing fee
Non-members can register for 2018 workshops after November 30, 2017
Online registration is available for both members and non-members. (If you prefer to write a check and mail in your workshop registration, please download our printable form.)
See the complete GAAQG Workshop Registration/Refund Policy for more information.
Questions?
Contact our VP-Programs.
Time
(Sunday) 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Morris Lawrence Building at Washtenaw Community College Campus
4800 E Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
14sep9:30 am- 4:30 pmA Taste of Summer CarnivalInstructor: Mickey Depre
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Appropriate level: Confident beginner to advanced
Half-Scrap, a few constant fabrics and a whole mess of scraps, is how Mickey Depre makes traditional pieced quilts. The Summer Carnival Workshop is brimming with color and fabric choice exercises, and tips and tricks for using specialty rulers/tools.
You’ll make the Meems quilt block in the Summer Carnival quilt from Mickey’s Half Scraps Quilts book and will finish a few blocks in class. Strips of fabric 1.5” and 2.5” wide are sewn, cut, and sewn again to give this quilt a confetti-like appearance. The quilt can be done with a focus fabric. Mickey suggests a min. of a half yard or 1.5 yards if you are using the star triangles. Why not two focus fabrics and break the blocks into two groups for a checkerboard look? Or just grab a bag of scraps and 3-4 fat quarters and play with color/fabric combos to make these blocks sing!
NOTE: A bonus table runner pattern will be provided. This table runner uses just a few blocks that can be finished in class. If you wish to start your full-size quilt, just cut some of the yardage into the strips indicated on the supply list to make your day easier.
Books by Mickey Depre: Mickey’s Book Store
Find Mickey at (click on each link): Website Pinterest Instagram Facebook
Supply List
Registration
Workshops are open to both guild members and non-guild members. Because the cost of the workshops is subsidized by members’ dues, non-members are asked to pay an additional $20 per workshop. Non-members will be able to register for all 2018 workshops after November 30, 2017. Workshop registration policy.
Members: $60 + $2 credit card processing fee
Non-Members: $80 + $2.65 credit card processing fee
Non-members can register for 2018 workshops after November 30, 2017
Online registration is available for both members and non-members. (If you prefer to write a check and mail in your workshop registration, please download our printable form.)
See the complete GAAQG Workshop Registration/Refund Policy for more information.
Questions?
Contact our VP-Programs.
Time
(Friday) 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Morris Lawrence Building at Washtenaw Community College Campus
4800 E Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
16sep9:30 am- 4:30 pmPieced Hexies BuffetInstructor: Mickey Depre
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Appropriate level: Confident beginner to advanced
Class description: Learn how to take the Hexie to a whole new level with Mickey Depre’s Pieced Hexies Patterns.
You will leave class with three design samples and new, fun and exciting samples that will have your imagination running wild.
BOOK PURCHASE REQUIRED –Pieced Hexies – A New Tradition in English Paper Piecing will be required for all workshop attendees. Book can be purchased at the time of the workshop at a discount.
More Books by Mickey Depre: Mickey’s Book Store:
Find Mickey at (click on each link): Website Pinterest Instagram Facebook
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Registration
Workshops are open to both guild members and non-guild members. Because the cost of the workshops is subsidized by members’ dues, non-members are asked to pay an additional $20 per workshop. Non-members will be able to register for all 2018 workshops after November 20, 2017. Workshop registration policy.
Members: $60 + $2 credit card processing fee
Non-Members: $80 + $2.65 credit card processing fee
Online registration is available for both members and non-members. (If you prefer to write a check and mail in your workshop registration, please download our printable form.)
See the complete GAAQG Workshop Registration/Refund Policy for more information.
Questions?
Contact our VP-Programs.
Time
(Sunday) 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Morris Lawrence Building at Washtenaw Community College Campus
4800 E Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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THIS CLASS IS FILLED – IF YOU WISH TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST, CONTACT programs@gaaqg.com
Appropriate level: Confident beginner to advanced
NOTE: This is a two-day workshop! You will be signing up for both Friday and Sunday classes.
You can turn squares and rectangles into circles and ovals with no curved piecing ― it’s easy! Take an artistic journey with a mind-bending quilt that fools the eye with innovative layering, playful patterns and delightful color choices. Double Visions is a new series from Louisa Smith with many different design possibilities.
This 
class is all about Pattern on Pattern. Emphasis will be on the use of color and pattern and their reaction on one another. This construction method can be applied to many designs. We’ll explore these methods at the start of the class and give you several options of styles, scale and construction.
Louisa Smith has authored several books, including: http://www.quiltescapes.com/products.html
Find Louisa at: Website Blog Facebook
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Registration
Workshops are open to both guild members and non-guild members. Because the cost of the workshops is subsidized by members’ dues, non-members are asked to pay an additional $20 per workshop. Non-members will be able to register for all 2018 workshops after November 30, 2017. Workshop registration policy.
Members: $60 + $2 credit card processing fee
Class Filled
Non-Members: $80 + $2.65 credit card processing fee
Non-members can register for 2018 workshops after November 30, 2017
Online registration is available for both members and non-members. (If you prefer to write a check and mail in your workshop registration, please download our printable form.) This class is filled.
See the complete GAAQG Workshop Registration/Refund Policy for more information.
Questions?
Contact our VP-Programs.
Time
16 (Friday) 9:30 am - 18 (Sunday) 4:30 pm
Location
Morris Lawrence Building at Washtenaw Community College Campus
4800 E Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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18may9:30 am- 4:30 pmNew York Beauty SimplifiedInstructor: Linda Hahn
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Appropriate level: Machine class–confident beginner and beyond
Linda Hahn’s specialty is taking a complex looking project and breaking it down into easy steps. In her New York Beauty Simplified class, you’ll make blocks using just ONE PIN (no stress and no cussing)! Students can choose the layout. Linda will cover a really easy way to quickly paper piece the arcs (“crown”) for the New York Beauty. Work with a controlled colorway (all blocks the same) or make a scrappy quilt. Transform yourself into an empowered New York Beauty creating monster!
You don’t have to sew on the lines, there are no raw edges, and by using just one pin, your block will come out perfect. No more agonizing over setting in curves! Linda discusses how merely changing the setting and/or fabrics will change the “flavor” of your quilt. She’ll also cover numerous ways to quilt your top!
Her New York Beauty books are out of print. Linda’s the only person who has them. You can buy the book from her website, which is less expensive than Amazon, even with shipping charges. All pre-orders will receive an autographed copy.
Class bonus! Linda will show you how to make a miniature quilt from your cutaways, so you’re getting a two-for!
Books by Linda Hahn: Linda’s Store
Find Linda at (click on each link): Website Pinterest Facebook
Kit fee: $25.00 – Includes reusable paper piecing stencil, pre-printed foundation paper that can be left in the quilt—WOW! And acrylic templates.
Supply List
Registration
Workshops are open to both guild members and non-guild members. Because the cost of the workshops is subsidized by members’ dues, non-members are asked to pay an additional $20 per workshop. Non-members will be able to register for all 2018 workshops after November 30, 2017. Workshop registration policy.
Members: $60 + $2 credit card processing fee
Non-Members: $80 + $2.65 credit card processing fee
Non-members can register for 2018 workshops after November 30, 2017
Online registration is available for both members and non-members. (If you prefer to write a check and mail in your workshop registration, please download our printable form.)
See the complete GAAQG Workshop Registration/Refund Policy for more information.
Questions?
Contact our VP-Programs.
Time
(Friday) 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Morris Lawrence Building at Washtenaw Community College Campus
4800 E Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
19may8:15 am- 11:30 amMay 2018 Quilt DaySpeaker: Linda J. Hahn
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Doors open at 8:15am, and
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Doors open at 8:15am, and the meeting begins at 9:15am.
Lecture by Linda J. Hahn: “New York Beauty Simplified” (with a big trunk show)
Best known for her “New York Beauty Simplified” technique, Linda Hahn has a way of taking projects that look complex and breaking them down in such a way that’s easy to understand. Linda adds her own sense of style while at the same time making quilts a WHOLE LOTTA FUN! Her infectious passion for quilting shines through in her lectures and classes. Linda will talk about the New York Beauty block’s versatility, how she accidentally became an author, the publishing process and she’ll share the funny stories behind her quilts. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the American Quilting Society’s biggest stars!
This lecture follows the business meeting on Quilt Day.
Time
(Saturday) 8:15 am - 11:30 am
Location
Morris Lawrence Building at Washtenaw Community College Campus
4800 E Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
20may9:30 am- 4:30 pmShe Can Dance!Instructor: Linda Hahn
Event Details
more
Event Details
Appropriate level: Machine class–confident beginner and beyond
Linda J. Hahn’s specialty is taking a complex looking project and breaking it down into easy, very do-able steps to piece this happy quilt, She Can Dance! Her technique makes the piecing go very quickly—students will complete approx. half this quilt in class using her connector square technique. You can purchase yardage in a controlled colorway (all blocks the same), use your stash fabrics or buy Bali Pops jelly rolls–the easiest option for fun and relaxing color play!
Pattern fee: $8.00 (Retail $9.50) Payable to instructor in class.
Kit fee: $25.00 – Includes reusable paper piecing stencil, pre-printed foundation paper that can be left in the quilt—WOW! And acrylic templates.
Books by Linda Hahn: Linda’s Store
Find Linda at (click on each link): Website Pinterest Facebook
Supply List
Registration
Workshops are open to both guild members and non-guild members. Because the cost of the workshops is subsidized by members’ dues, non-members are asked to pay an additional $20 per workshop. Non-members will be able to register for all 2018 workshops after November 30, 2017. Workshop registration policy.
Members: $60 + $2 credit card processing fee
Non-Members: $80 + $2.65 credit card processing fee
Non-members can register for 2018 workshops after November 30, 2017
Online registration is available for both members and non-members. (If you prefer to write a check and mail in your workshop registration, please download our printable form.)
See the complete GAAQG Workshop Registration/Refund Policy for more information.
Questions?
Contact our VP-Programs.
Time
(Sunday) 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Morris Lawrence Building at Washtenaw Community College Campus
4800 E Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
