2020 Workshop and Events Calendar
Click on the tabs to see what's happening each month
Event Locations at a Glance
January
Toowoomba Qld |
February
Toowoomba Qld Woody Point Qld |
March
Toowoomba Qld Lismore NSW |
April
Toowoomba Qld in home office and studio |
May
Toowoomba Qld in home office and studio |
June
Toowoomba Qld in home office and studio |
JulyToowoomba Qld |
AugustSunshine Coast Qld |
SeptemberToowoomba Qld Brisbane Qld |
OctoberToowoomba Qld Brisbane Qld |
NovemberToowoomba Qld |
DecemberToowoomba Qld |
January Events
Toowoomba Qld
Available for private tutoring on request. Preparation for a busy time ahead with our 20th Anniversary Celebrations continuing until our 21st Birthday on 1st July.
Specialist PD Workshop for Textiles Teachers
Tue 14 till Thu 16 January - at my Toowoomba Studio. This is an 'invitation only' event, and is booked out.
Specialist PD Workshop for Textiles Teachers
Tue 14 till Thu 16 January - at my Toowoomba Studio. This is an 'invitation only' event, and is booked out.
February Events
Toowoomba 2020
Fabric Designing Workshops - Basic and Advanced
Thursday 6th till Saturday 9th February at Anne's Studio
Thursday 6th till Saturday 9th February at Anne's Studio
- Thursday 6th - Fabulous Fabrics: Basics and Beyond - 9.30 am till 4 pm
- Friday 7th - Fabulous Fabrics: Big and Beautiful - 9.30 am till 4 pm - perfect workshops for quilters and patchworkers, or anyone who loves unique hand-coloured fabrics. Workshop topics will include our new and exciting topics not taught in Central Qld before this, and will include techniques from my articles in Embellish magazines during 2018 and 2019.
- Saturday 8th - Fabulous Fabrics: Basics and Beyond - a repeat of Thursday's workshop for those who are unavailable during the week, or prefer weekend programs.
Toowoomba 2020
PD Workshop for Genesis Creations Teachers
Wed 12 till Friday 14 February - check in 11.30 am Tuesday and depart after lunch on Friday. Expressions of interest in this program are due now. When all places are filled, a waiting list will be started.
Wed 12 till Friday 14 February - check in 11.30 am Tuesday and depart after lunch on Friday. Expressions of interest in this program are due now. When all places are filled, a waiting list will be started.
Redcliffe Qld
Workshop with Henzell Street Quilters
Monday 17 February - "A Taste of Creativity" - 10.30 am till 12.30 pm
Contact me on 0418 771 808 for more information and to register
Monday 17 February - "A Taste of Creativity" - 10.30 am till 12.30 pm
Contact me on 0418 771 808 for more information and to register
Toowoomba 2020
FREE PD Workshops for Textiles and Art Teachers
Sat 22, Sun 23, and Sat 29 February (also Sun 1 March)
Morning workshop is the session I presented during the HEIAQ Regional Workshops program during 2018, to great acclaim! Afternoon session extends your skills to working on larger pieces of fabric, as well as garments.
Saturdays 22 and 29 Feb - BOOKED OUT
Sat 22, Sun 23, and Sat 29 February (also Sun 1 March)
- "Fabric Designing: Safe, Simple and Sustainable" - 9 am till 12 noon each day
- FREE Extension Workshop - 1 till 4 pm each day
Morning workshop is the session I presented during the HEIAQ Regional Workshops program during 2018, to great acclaim! Afternoon session extends your skills to working on larger pieces of fabric, as well as garments.
Saturdays 22 and 29 Feb - BOOKED OUT
March Events
Toowoomba Qld 2020
Fabric Designing Workshops - Basic and Advanced
Thursday 5th till Saturday 7th March at Anne's Studio
Thursday 5th till Saturday 7th March at Anne's Studio
- Thursday 5th - Fabulous Fabrics: Basics and Beyond - 9.30 am till 4 pm
- Friday 6th - Fabulous Fabrics: Big and Beautiful - 9.30 am till 4 pm - perfect workshops for quilters and patchworkers, or anyone who loves unique hand-coloured fabrics. Workshop topics will include our new and exciting topics not taught in Central Qld before this, and will include techniques from my articles in Embellish magazines during 2018 and 2019.
- Saturday 7th - Fabulous Fabrics: Basics and Beyond - a repeat of Thursday's workshop for those who are unavailable during the week, or prefer weekend programs.
Lismore NSW
PD Workshops for Textiles and Art Teachers
Saturday 15 OR Sunday 16 March 2020 (date to be confirmed)
Fees include all fabrics, colours, and other equipment required for the morning workshop, and some for the afternoon .
PLEASE BRING:
For Morning Workshop - an old hand towel and a piece of cardboard approx 30 x 40 cms to carry your morning samples home.
For Afternoon Workshop - a child's t-shirt (white or light coloured), a piece of cardboard bigger than the shirt, and two large plastic garbage bags.
Morning workshop is the session I presented during the HEIAQ Regional Workshops program during 2018, to great acclaim! Afternoon session extends your skills to working on larger pieces of fabric, as well as garments. PRE-REQUISITE for the afternoon session - to have attended the morning workshop, or a basics workshop with me in the recent past. REGISTRATION details soon.
Saturday 15 OR Sunday 16 March 2020 (date to be confirmed)
- "Fabric Designing: Safe, Simple and Sustainable" - 9 am till 12 noon
- FREE Extension Workshop - 1 till 4 pm
Fees include all fabrics, colours, and other equipment required for the morning workshop, and some for the afternoon .
PLEASE BRING:
For Morning Workshop - an old hand towel and a piece of cardboard approx 30 x 40 cms to carry your morning samples home.
For Afternoon Workshop - a child's t-shirt (white or light coloured), a piece of cardboard bigger than the shirt, and two large plastic garbage bags.
Morning workshop is the session I presented during the HEIAQ Regional Workshops program during 2018, to great acclaim! Afternoon session extends your skills to working on larger pieces of fabric, as well as garments. PRE-REQUISITE for the afternoon session - to have attended the morning workshop, or a basics workshop with me in the recent past. REGISTRATION details soon.
Toowoomba 2020
FREE PD Workshops for Textiles and Art Teachers
Sun 1 March (also Sat 22, Sun 23, and Sat 29 February)
Morning workshop is the session I presented during the HEIAQ Regional Workshops program during 2018, to great acclaim! Afternoon session extends your skills to working on larger pieces of fabric, as well as garments.
Sun 1 March (also Sat 22, Sun 23, and Sat 29 February)
- "Fabric Designing: Safe, Simple and Sustainable" - 9 am till 12 noon each day
- FREE Extension Workshop - 1 till 4 pm each day
Morning workshop is the session I presented during the HEIAQ Regional Workshops program during 2018, to great acclaim! Afternoon session extends your skills to working on larger pieces of fabric, as well as garments.
Toowoomba Qld 2020
Workshops in Fabric Designing, Silk Painting, and Free Motion Quilting
Wednesday 25th March till Thursday 2nd April 2020 - 9.30 am till 4 pm each day
The last of my "HALF PRICE" WORKSHOPS in my Studio for our 20th Anniversary Celebrations! Don't miss out !!! Choose to attend all workshops, or come for those that interest you most.
Wednesday 25th March till Thursday 2nd April 2020 - 9.30 am till 4 pm each day
The last of my "HALF PRICE" WORKSHOPS in my Studio for our 20th Anniversary Celebrations! Don't miss out !!! Choose to attend all workshops, or come for those that interest you most.
- Wed 25 and Thu 26 - Fabulous Fabrics Two Day Workshop - my 'Rolls Royce' workshop in fabric designing to really help my students develop confidence and learn LOTS over the two days.
- Fri 27 - Fabulous Fabrics: Big and Beautiful - learn more new skills from my DVDs and Embellish Magazine articles while working on techniques for large pieces of fabric, and upcycling garments.
- Sat 28 - Instant Fabrics in the Microwave - you won't believe the brilliance of colours and effects created with the aid of steam and heat in the microwave oven. Our Liquid Radiance is non-toxic so can safely be used in the same microwave as you use for cooking food.
- Sun 29 - Fantastic Flats! - so many skills to explore in one short day!!! - printing, stamping and stencilling, colour combing and sponging, brush techniques, and more.
- Mon 30 and Tue 31 - Free Motion Machine Quilting - our hand coloured fabrics lend themselves perfectly to this totally addictive skill - and my (very different from most) teaching method it will have you 'drawing' amazing quilted designs by allowing the fabric markings to inspire you.
- Wed 1 and Thu 2 April - Sensational Silk - traditional silk painting techniques from around 500 years ago, made simple and safe using our up-to-the-minute products and ideas. But be prepared - it's highly addictive!
April Events POSTPONED due to CORONAVIRUS
Toowoomba Qld
Workshops in Silk Painting, Fabric Designing, and Free Motion Quilting
Wednesday 25th March till Thursday 2nd April 2020
For full details and registration, please click on March events above.
Wednesday 25th March till Thursday 2nd April 2020
For full details and registration, please click on March events above.
Millmerran Qld
Workshop with Quilting and Craft Ladies
Tuesday 7 April - "A Taste of Creativity" - 10.30 am till 12.30 pm
Contact me on 0418 771 808 for more information and to register
Tuesday 7 April - "A Taste of Creativity" - 10.30 am till 12.30 pm
Contact me on 0418 771 808 for more information and to register
Beenleigh Qld
Workshop with Beenleigh Quilters
Tuesday - "A Taste of Creativity" - 12 noon till 2 pm
Contact me on 0418 771 808 for more information and to register
Tuesday - "A Taste of Creativity" - 12 noon till 2 pm
Contact me on 0418 771 808 for more information and to register
Brisbane Qld 2020
Quilt Connect with Qld Quilters
Thursday 30th April until Saturday 2nd May at Mt Gravatt Showgrounds.
Displays and demonstrations in the Traders' Hall
More details soon. Watch this space too!
Thursday 30th April until Saturday 2nd May at Mt Gravatt Showgrounds.
Displays and demonstrations in the Traders' Hall
More details soon. Watch this space too!
May Events POSTPONED due to CORONAVIRUS
Brisbane Qld
Quilt Connect Event with Qld Quilters Group
Thursday 30th April until Saturday 2nd May at Mt Gravatt Showgrounds.
Displays and demonstrations in the Traders' Hall
More details soon. Watch this space!
Thursday 30th April until Saturday 2nd May at Mt Gravatt Showgrounds.
Displays and demonstrations in the Traders' Hall
More details soon. Watch this space!
Eidsvold Qld
A Taste of Creativity
Wednesday 20th May 2020
Registration via group coordinator.
PROGRAM CANCELLED DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND MY CONTROL
Wednesday 20th May 2020
Registration via group coordinator.
PROGRAM CANCELLED DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND MY CONTROL
Bundaberg Qld
Fabulous Fabrics
Friday 22nd till Tuesday 26th May
Registration via group coordinator.
PROGRAM CANCELLED DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND MY CONTROL
Friday 22nd till Tuesday 26th May
Registration via group coordinator.
PROGRAM CANCELLED DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND MY CONTROL
June Events POSTPONED due to CORONAVIRUS
Sydney - Emu Plains NSW
Thursday 18th till Sunday 21st June - Workshops at Ingenia (Big 4) Holiday Park Function Room, Mackellar St, Emu Plains
- Thu 18th - Fabulous Fabrics: Basics and Beyond
- Fri 19th - Fabulous Fabrics: Big and Beautiful
- Sat 20th - Teachers' PD Workshops - for textiles and art teachers, as presented during the HEIAQ Regional workshop program in 2018
- Sun 21st - FREE Celebration Workshop - for our 20th Anniversary
July Events will be REVIEWED when COVID-19 NEWS IMPROVES
August Events will be REVIEWED when COVID-19 NEWS IMPROVES
Sunshine Coast (Moffat Beach, Caloundra)
Open House and Workshops
Friday 7th and Saturday 8th August - OPEN HOUSE - 10 am till 4 pm each day
This is an opportunity to come along and see our amazing array of skills and ideas in fabric designing, and check out what's new. There'll be lucky door prizes, and other special offers and give-aways. Come along - bring your friends - try a technique or two while we're together. Admission is free. Pop in for just a look, or stay all day. Bring lunch of you'll be there at that time. Cuppas available all day.
Workshops in Fabric Designing and Silk Painting - and your own topics by request
Sunday 9th till Thursday 13th August - make sure you're on my emailing list for information, and watch this space.
Cancelled due to the uncertainty of Covid-19 and continuing restrictions at that time.
Friday 7th and Saturday 8th August - OPEN HOUSE - 10 am till 4 pm each day
This is an opportunity to come along and see our amazing array of skills and ideas in fabric designing, and check out what's new. There'll be lucky door prizes, and other special offers and give-aways. Come along - bring your friends - try a technique or two while we're together. Admission is free. Pop in for just a look, or stay all day. Bring lunch of you'll be there at that time. Cuppas available all day.
Workshops in Fabric Designing and Silk Painting - and your own topics by request
Sunday 9th till Thursday 13th August - make sure you're on my emailing list for information, and watch this space.
Cancelled due to the uncertainty of Covid-19 and continuing restrictions at that time.
September Events
Toowoomba Qld
Display and Demonstrations with Toowoomba Quilters during Carnival of Flowers
Saturday 19th till Friday 25th September - 9 am till 4.30 pm each day except Fri 25 Sept. Closes 2 pm that day.
Salo Centre, St Ursula's College, Rome St, Toowoomba
Saturday 19th till Friday 25th September - 9 am till 4.30 pm each day except Fri 25 Sept. Closes 2 pm that day.
Salo Centre, St Ursula's College, Rome St, Toowoomba
Brisbane Qld
Home Economics (HEIA) National Conference
Brisbane Convention Centre, Southbank
Monday 28 till Wednesday 30 September, from 7.30 am till close of conference sessions each day.
Display and Demonstrations in the Trade area.
Mini-Hands-On Workshops and Demonstrations at my Brisbane Unit after conference hours on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. Wednesday afternoon by request. Interstate and overseas delegates, take this opportunity to catch up with me during spare time 'after hours'.
Brisbane Convention Centre, Southbank
Monday 28 till Wednesday 30 September, from 7.30 am till close of conference sessions each day.
Display and Demonstrations in the Trade area.
Mini-Hands-On Workshops and Demonstrations at my Brisbane Unit after conference hours on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. Wednesday afternoon by request. Interstate and overseas delegates, take this opportunity to catch up with me during spare time 'after hours'.
October Events
Toowoomba Qld
Workshops in Fabric Designing and Silk Painting
A comprehensive program of workshops, both basic and advanced, between Thursday 17th and Tuesday 27th October. Watch this space for details
A comprehensive program of workshops, both basic and advanced, between Thursday 17th and Tuesday 27th October. Watch this space for details
Brisbane Qld
Brisbane Craft and Gift Fair
Organised and run by Quota International of Carindale Inc
Sleeman Sports Complex, Chandler - Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October
Displays, demonstrations, and pop-up hands-on workshops each day
Organised and run by Quota International of Carindale Inc
Sleeman Sports Complex, Chandler - Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October
Displays, demonstrations, and pop-up hands-on workshops each day
November Events
Toowoomba Qld
From mid-October until the end of 2019, I'll be taking 'time out' for eye surgery. I'll be available via phone or email. From mid-November, phone me for personal appointments as required.
2020 Christmas Creativity Workshop details to be announced. Watch this space.
December Events
Toowoomba Qld
More Christmas Creativity Workshops in early December 2020. Make sure you're on my email lists to receive details. These workshops are always loads of fun!