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Cushlas Classes

At Cushla's we want you to get the most out of your patchworking and quilting, so we offer a range of classes to help you along. Our classroom facilities are great, and it will be a pleasure to see you there.

To join any of our classes, please email us with your details.
Class Policy: Bookings for classes need payment of class fee. We cannot offer refunds on classes confirmed.
Classes are held at both our Devonport and Waihi shops.

Devonport Classes & Events

Summer School - Do Your Own Thing Class:
January 26th, 10:30am - 1pm and November 20th 10:30am -3:30pm. Come a get assistance with that special project or technique.

Mary Transom: A Glimpse of the Orient – weekend workshop:
March 31st and April 1st, 2011 - See this gorgeous quilt in store at Devonport and be in quick to register with this very inspiring tutor.
Jill Maas Doll Class:
We have Jill coming July 21st and 22nd and the doll is still being named… we will keep you posted about this. Jill is a fabulous tutor and has all the tricks up her sleeve for making wonderful dolls in a fun filled class. Be in quick to book your space.
Do Your Own Thing Class:
Bring your project and let our tutor help you with all the tips and techniques. Set of 5 classes $85. Starting February 9th 1pm - 3:30pm afternoon class or 6:45pm - 9:15pm evening class. There are spaces available if you wish to come to just one or two sessions. $20 per time -– booking essential.
Beginners - Scatter Quilt:
A simple quilt suitable for beginners. Workshop will run over 3 sessions and will cover the basics of cutting, piecing and adding borders. Class cost: $65 + pattern + materials Wednesday, February 8th week one, 6:45-9pm; weeks 2 &3, 7pm-9pm. Now taking names
Finishing & Binding that Quilt:
Come and learn how to finish putting your quilt top together, how to make continuous binding and getting a perfect final join when sewing the binding on. This class is a follow on from the Beginners Class. $35 includes mini sample. Wednesday, March 7th, 6:45pm - 9:15pm.
Machine Quilting:
This one day workshop with Chris Behersing will give you the confidence with Free Motion Machine Quilting for finishing your quilts. Class cost: $70. Saturday March 10th: 9:30am-3:30pm. We are taking names for early 2012.
Sachiko Class:
Taking names now for a weekend class.

Janome Club:
To ALL Janome owners we now offer Janome Club once every 2 months on Thursdays in the morning, 10am - 12pm. A different project is presented to teach you different aspects of your machine. Dates: February 16th Class cost $10 per session + kit for the project. $20 etc per session for non-Janome owners.

There has been great interest from the ladies at Janome Club to do a Crazy Patch block a month for 2012 – register now.

Also for 2012 look out for classes with Hazel Foot along with several other great tutors.

 

Waihi Classes & Events

Janome Club:
Thursday 22nd March, 10am - 12 noon & 1pm - 3pm.
Learn more about your machine and make a small project. You need to be registered for this class it is hands on. Class Cost: $10.00 + kit fee when kits are used. Registrations are necessary. This is a great service we provide to support our Janome dealership.

Beginners with a difference:
Thursday or Saturdays - we need some feedback. Come along and learn how to cut and piece correctly to start your quilting journey on the right track.  You will be able to choose from several quilts in store which are exciting and interesting and achievable.  Scatter Sunshine or Martinique.

New Anemones:
Weekend Workshop 25th & 26th February with Mary Transom Come and learn Mary’s free motion, appliqué and embellishment techniques to achieve this stunning quilt. Sample is in our Waihi store. Bookings are now available. Class Cost: Tutors fee $110.00 for the two days - lunch provided.
Quilt Show:
Saturday 28th to Monday 30th at the Waihi Town Hall.

Bag Making with Karen:
Friday 9th March, 10.30am - 3.30pm. Come and join in the fun and make a funky bag from one of our new pattern designers.  Learn how to’s when making a bag together with different types of fusing available to give a professional finish. Class Cost: $40.00 + materials.

Shattered Nine Patch with Jeannie Balemi:
Saturday 3rd March,10am - 3.30pm. Simple, fun and effective a quilt suitable for a beginner to achieve a great result in a day.  All pieced.  Class Cost: $65.00 + materials.

Mixed Media Class using TAP paper:
Weekend Workshop 30th & 31st March, 10am - 3.30pm. On different mediums – expressions of interest for classes in 2012, TAP paper for samples will be provided.  Class Cost: $70.00 per day.

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Addition and Subtraction with Anne Jolly:
Not maths but fun layering fabrics. Come and spend a weekend with us and learn another fabulous technic to achieve the 3D effect. Suitable for all skill levels. 2 day workshop 28th/29th April 2012. Class Cost $110.00 + materials.
Machine Quilting with Chris:
Saturday workshop (date to be advised) 10am - 3.30pm.
Learn how to easily start your quilting journey without it being too daunting.  You will practice on a sample piece of fabric and a simple pieced block to get you into the swing of things. Class Cost $70.00.
Heart Needle Case:
Friday 20 April  10am - 3pm. Class Cost $40 + Kit.  Come along and make this needle case for a gift or treat yourself, no sewing involved. Lunch will be provided.
Mystery with the Difference with Jeannie:
Saturday 5th May, 10am - 3.30pm. We are making an exciting new quilt called Mothers Day Out using a variety of techniques we just need to know your preferred colour option.  Class Cost $65.00 + kitset tba.
Ivy Twist Workshop with Glenys:
Saturday date to be advised  9.30am - 3.30pm. Class Cost $45.00 if purchasing kitset, $65.00 for own fabrics (lunch provided). Learn the technique to make this gorgeous quilt.  You will construct at least two of the blocks on the day you will be able to go home and make further blocks at your leisure.  This quilt can be made from a variety of fabric combinations.  We can help you choose your particular combination a kitset will be available with similar fabrics shown in the sample.  If not purchasing the kitset notes will be given on the techniques.
 

All prices quoted are in NZ dollars - click here for currency conversion calculator
Postage and handling fees (large envelope):
New Zealand - $2.20, Australia - $4.00, rest of world - $4.50 Note: items over 200 grams will be charged at the current postal rate.

Note: We aim to contact you within five days of receiving your email. If you do not hear from us please resubmit your email or phone us on 09 445 9995

 

 

 


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February 7th, 2012
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