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All programs, including program fees and locations, are subject to change.

For detailed information, click on an item on the agenda below.

2008 - 2009 (Summary Pamphlet)
Program	Mon, 8 Sep 7:00 pm	Brenda Henning - How Did I Get Here? Brenda Henning - How Did I Get Here? Come hear Brenda talk about her love for quilting with a fondness for traditional design & a desire to incorporate yesterdays patterns. Location Valley Elementary School, Poway (map) Time 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Status Open
Workshop	Tue, 9 Sep 10:00 am	Brenda Henning - Scrap Hunter Brenda Henning - Scrap Hunter Learn to cut diamonds, trapezoids with the rotary cutter & the easy but accurate piecing method of the Hunter Star, which is Brenda\'s own method. Location Amidon Quiltworks, Poway (map) Time 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Status Open Fee $40.00
Workshop	Sun, 12 Oct 10:00 am	Helen Squire - Let’s Talk About Quilting UFO’s Helen Squire - Let’s Talk About Quilting UFO’s Do you have a pile of “unfinished objects” waiting for a final decision on the quilting design? A Must take workshop for all quilt makers who hesitate before they “quilt as desired”. Location Amidon Quiltworks, Poway (map) Time 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Status Open Fee $50.00
Program	Mon, 13 Oct 7:00 pm	Helen Squire - If Quilts Could Talk - Would We Listen? Helen Squire - If Quilts Could Talk - Would We Listen? Lecture and trunk show illustrating how we can learn from every quilt we see and a historical storytelling of quilt making. Location Valley Elementary School, Poway (map) Time 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Status Open
Workshop	Sun, 9 Nov 10:00 am	Charolette Warr Anderson - Portrait Pattern Drawing Charolette Warr Anderson - Portrait Pattern Drawing Study the process of using photos to create patterns with an emphasis on faces. Photos will be traced so artistic ability is NOT required. No sewing done in class. Location Amidon Quiltworks, Poway (map) Time 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Status Open Fee $25.00
Workshop	Sun, 9 Nov 1:00 pm	Charolette Warr Anderson - An Eye For Faces Charolette Warr Anderson - An Eye For Faces Using reverse appliqué, construct a detailed eye complete with eyebrow, lashes, iris, eye white, pupil and tear duct - tiny details you would think are impossible to do in appliqué, but are actually quite easy done with the proper technique. Location Amidon Quiltworks, Poway (map) Time 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Status Open Fee $25.00
Program	Mon, 10 Nov 7:00 pm	Charolette Warr Anderson - Stitching the Human Form Charolette Warr Anderson - Stitching the Human Form A look at humanity & the way it has been portrayed in the fiber medium. Explore representative & abstract work through the methods, manipulations & manifestations of fabric & thread as paint. Location Valley Elementary School, Poway (map) Time 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Status Open
Workshop	Tue, 11 Nov 10:00 am	Charolette Warr Anderson - Pieced Pictures Charolette Warr Anderson - Pieced Pictures Translate pictures, line drawings, photographs, into piecework—a technique that gives a slightly more abstract look to the subject. Make patchwork of animals landscapes, buildings, anything you choose. This is a different approach to pieced pictures than you may have learned elsewhere. Location Amidon Quiltworks, Poway (map) Time 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Status Open Fee $45.00
Program	Mon, 8 Dec 7:00 pm	-- No Speaker -- - Holiday Potluck (No Lecture) -- No Speaker -- - Holiday Potluck (No Lecture) Holiday Potluck Location Valley Elementary School, Poway (map) Time 7:00 pm - 9:00 am Status Open
Program	Mon, 12 Jan 7:00 pm	Anita Shackleford - Personalizing Your Quilt Anita Shackleford - Personalizing Your Quilt A look at the many ways in which designs can be adapted from everyday objects & surroundings to create quilts that reflect your personal or family life. Location Valley Elementary School, Poway (map) Time 7:00 pm - 9:00 am Status Open Visit Anita Shackleford online
Workshop	Tue, 13 Jan 10:00 am	Anita Shackleford - Miniature Baltimore Bouquet Anita Shackleford - Miniature Baltimore Bouquet This nine block album quilt has a 6\" center block with woven basket, strip and circular ruched flowers, free form berries, a ruched butterfly and embroidery. Location Amidon Quiltworks, Poway (map) Time 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Status Open Fee $50.00 Visit Anita Shackleford online
Fieldtrip	Tue, 3 Feb 1:00 pm	Eleanor Burns - Quilt In A Day Eleanor Burns - Quilt In A Day A delightful program with Eleanor Burns that will pamper, entertain and inspire you. Space is limited – sign up early. Location Quilt In A Day, San Marcos (map) Time 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Status Open Fee $10.00
Program	Mon, 9 Feb 7:00 pm	-- No Speaker -- - Special Event - TBA -- No Speaker -- - Special Event - TBA Details to be announced Location Valley Elementary School, Poway (map) Time 7:00 pm - 9:00 am Status Open
Workshop	Sun, 8 Mar 10:00 am	Peggy Gelbrich - Pine Burr Peggy Gelbrich - Pine Burr A freezer paper method leaving no paper to tear away. There is a gentle curve to add the feathered burrs to the center and a set in diamond shape to finish the block. Location Amidon Quiltworks, Poway (map) Time 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Status Open Fee $35.00
Program	Mon, 9 Mar 7:00 pm	Peggy Gelbrich - The History of Signature Quilts Peggy Gelbrich - The History of Signature Quilts Friendship and camaraderie are a large part of quilt making. Learn how those relationships in the early years lead quilters to sign their names and document their signatures in history. Location Valley Elementary School, Poway (map) Time 7:00 pm - 9:00 am Status Open
Program	Mon, 13 Apr 7:00 pm	Anna Hergert - Choosing Creativity Anna Hergert - Choosing Creativity Staying motivated, overcoming creative blocks, fanning the fire of desire and fighting self doubt are important topics any serious quilter has encountered. How do you stay focused and excited about your work? Anna Hergert shares tricks and proven techniques to keep the artist within alive and full of enthusiasm. Location Valley Elementary School, Poway (map) Time 7:00 pm - 9:00 am Status Open
Workshop	Tue, 14 Apr 10:00 am	Anna Hergert - Stepping Out of the Box With Distorted Grids Anna Hergert - Stepping Out of the Box With Distorted Grids Discover how your traditional quilting block can be manipulated to create a completely new and exciting overall design. Location Amidon Quiltworks, Poway (map) Time 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Status Open Fee $25.00
Workshop	Tue, 14 Apr 1:00 pm	Anna Hergert - Twisting the Landscape–Circular and Hexagonal Anna Hergert - Twisting the Landscape–Circular and Hexagonal Circle and hexagon designs may be your new passion! Learn the secrets of how to produce one-of-a-kind designs for your future quilts. This class has a “Wow” affect every time! Location Amidon Quiltworks, Poway (map) Time 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Status Open Fee $25.00
Workshop	Sun, 10 May 1:00 pm	Katie Pasquini Masopust - Abstract and Non Representational Quilt Design (Day 1 of 2) Katie Pasquini Masopust - Abstract and Non Representational Quilt Design (Day 1 of 2) This workshop will show you how to start with an original photograph or line drawing and create a departure from its reality. Composition, color schemes and a well thought out plan will be emphasized. A quilt design will be fully realized. Two Day Workshop (Day 2 is Tue 12 May) Location Amidon Quiltworks, Poway (map) Time 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Status Open Fee $65.00 (This covers both days)
Program	Mon, 11 May 7:00 pm	Katie Pasquini Masopust - Painting With Cloth Katie Pasquini Masopust - Painting With Cloth This slide lecture shows Katie’s development from early paintings through traditional quilts up to the present contemporary wall quilts. She will show early traditional quilts, Mandalas, Three dimensional quilts, Isometric quilt, Fractured Landscape quilts and her new Ghost layer + color washes. Location Valley Elementary School, Poway (map) Time 7:00 pm - 9:00 am Status Open
Workshop	Tue, 12 May 1:00 pm	Katie Pasquini Masopust - Abstract and Non Representational Quilt Design (Day 2 of 2) Katie Pasquini Masopust - Abstract and Non Representational Quilt Design (Day 2 of 2) Continuation from Day 1: This workshop will show you how to start with an original photograph or line drawing and create a departure from its reality. Composition, color schemes and a well thought out plan will be emphasized. A quilt design will be fully realized. Two Day Workshop (Day 1 is Sun 10 May) Location Amidon Quiltworks, Poway (map) Time 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Status Open Fee $65.00 (This covers both days)