Learn the foundations of quilting in a friendly, welcoming environment designed with beginners in mind.
This two-day, hands-on workshop is built around The Quilting Book from DK, a comprehensive guide featuring more than 200 step-by-step techniques and 85 classic blocks. If you have ever wanted to start quilting but weren’t sure where to begin, this class offers a clear, relaxed, and confidence-building path forward.
Friday: 5-9 with dinner included
Saturday: 9-4
What You’ll Learn
Your instructor will walk you through the essentials at a comfortable pace, including:
• How to measure, cut, and piece accurately
• Understanding fabric grain and layout
• Beginner-friendly piecing methods
• Introduction to improv and foundation paper piecing
• Pressing techniques that improve accuracy
• How to assemble your quilt top and prepare it for quilting
• Quilting and binding basics to help you finish with confidence
Why This Class Works for Beginners
The focus is on clarity, practice, and support. Each technique is demonstrated step by step, with built-in time to try it yourself and ask questions along the way. The goal is to help you understand not just what to do, but why it works, so you can move forward with your own projects feeling capable and excited.
What’s Included
• Two days of guided instruction
• Demonstrations and practice sessions
• Use of The Quilting Book as the class reference
• A welcoming environment where beginners feel encouraged and supported
Who This Class Is For
New quilters, returning quilters, or anyone who wants to learn solid foundational skills before starting their first quilt.
Class Dates
January 9 and 10
Offered in both Rapid City and Omaha.
Space is limited to ensure plenty of personal support.
