Clovis Adult Education - Fall I-II 2024 - Course Catalog

26 Community Education www.ClovisCommunityEd.com | 559.327.2876 COMMUNITY EDUCATION BLOCK OF THE MONTH (BOM) A Block of the Month (aka BOM) is a quilt program or pattern that contains a variety of blocks that are released in a specific time period. Offered from 12-6 month programs, the idea is to make one or two blocks each month. At the end of the time frame, you will have a completed quilt top. It’s a nice way to make a quilt in small, bite-size pieces allowing the quilter the opportunity to learn a variety of patchwork techniques and patterns. This BOM will be a 10 month program meeting the first Monday of the month unless otherwise noted. The pattern will be America the Beautiful from McCall’s Quilting January 2011. Quilt piecing experience is encouraged. Instructions will be emailed ahead of time as to the amount of fabric needed and you will have class time each month to work on the new blocks. While Quilting experience is preferred and highly encouraged, it is not required. Participants need to know how to operate and troubleshoot their own sewing machine. M 9:30am-1:30pm 9/9 1 Class CAE E1 Smith $20 M 9:30am-1:30pm 10/7 1 Class CAE E1 Smith $20 M 9:30am-1:30pm 11/4 1 Class CAE E1 Smith $20 M 9:30am-1:30pm 12/2 1 Class CAE E1 Smith $20 ENGLISH PAPER PIECING 101 WORKSHOP English paper piecing (aka EPP) is a quilting technique that traces its first noted origins to the 1770’s and became widely popular in England during the early 1800's. Guest Speaker Valarie Macdonald will walk you through the basics of EPP as you make a simple project. Experience of basic hand sewing such as whip stitch and straight stitch is required for this class. So grab your fabric scraps and join us for this fun and educational workshop! A supply list will be sent prior to the class. Participants need to have some sewing experience and know how to operate and troubleshoot their own sewing machine. Must register by 9/13. F 8:30am-3:30pm 9/20 1 Class CAE E1 Smith $29 WANDERING QUILTERS - HEART OF THE VALLEY SHOP HOP Calling all Quilters this valley tradition returns! Sit back and let us do the driving on the last day of the hop. We will go to 3 of the 5 shops starting in Porterville, Visalia and Oakhurst. We will end the day enjoying a beautiful dinner in Oakhurst before returning to Clovis. Space is limited to 7 people so sign up quickly! Sat All Day 9/14 CAE Smith $129 WANDERING QUILTERS - GREATER MODESTO AREA Start your Holiday Season off with an adventurous day of quilt fabric stores, lunch and tour of the Hilmar Cheese Company and rounding the day off with an evening at the Modesto Symphony Orchestra performance of The Four Seasons Mixtape. Director Nicholas Hersh and the MSO with Violinist Audery Wright will guide you through the four seasons starting with Mendelssohn’s romantic Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Space is limited to 7 people so sign up quickly! Sat All Day 11/2 CAE Smith $149 SEWING WORKSHOP SERIES PUMPKIN DRAWSTRING BAGS Drawstring bags are easy-to-make and an eco-friendly way to wrap gifts. This cute bag can be used as a trick or treat bag or customized to make a fun gift bag, project bag, travel bag, and more, perfect for any holiday! While there are some quilt piecing techniques used for this particular pattern you do not have to be a quilter to make this. A supply list will be sent prior to the class. Participants need to have some sewing experience and know how to operate and troubleshoot their own sewing machine. Must register by 8/23. F 8:30am-3:30pm 8/30 1 Class CAE E1 Smith $29 Learn something new today! www.ClovisCommunityEd.com Upcoming Wandering Quilters Trips Check our next catalog! You can make your deposit in our office today! • Los Angeles & FrenchGeneral, February 2025 • Sacramento area, Spring 2025 • 50th Anniversary of Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, July 2025