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MEMBER-LED WORKSHOPS

Workshops are learning opportunities led by guild members who wish to share their skills and ideas.

Workshops are the third Saturday of the month. Doors open at 9 am, and generally go from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.

The fee for each workshop is $15 per person for GQCCC members, $20 for sister guild members, and $25 for non-members. There may be an extra materials cost if you do not already have what is required in your stash.

Registration opens 60 days prior to the workshop date. Payment reserves your spot in the class. Workshops payments are non-transferable. Non-members are welcome to sign up, but will be charged a slightly higher fee. Registrants may cancel up to 14 days before the class.

Payment confirms your registration and reserves your space in the workshop. You will be sent the via email the workshop supply list and, if applicable, connection information for Zoom.

The workshop may be cancelled if there are not enough registrants. The minimum number of participants varies by workshop.

In-person workshops are held at GQCCC’s Farmhouse location, 5554 Clayton Rd, Ste. 4, Concord, CA.

If you have a skill or a technique that you would like to share with the membership, please contact the Workshop Chair.

GQCCC Event Policies

UPCOMING MEMBER-LED WORKSHOPS

    • September 19, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • The Farmhouse, Contra Costa County Farm Bureau Building, 5554 Clayton Road, Suite 4, Concord
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Member registration opens on July 21, 2026, non-member on July 28, 2026

    Join Taryn and learn how to make a fabulous Jelly Roll Tote Bag.  You'll want one as a project bag to take to classes and workshops.  The colorful tote is simple to make, has pockets galore, and is big enough for all your quilting supplies, fabric, and your works in progress.

    The bag can be made with coordinating fabrics, or you can make it scrappy.  Either way, your bag will be uniquely yours!  See below for inspiration.

    You can make the bag with a boxed bottom to hold tons of stuff; or make it flat to hold all of your flat things (cutting board, pressing mat, rulers, etc. )  Both will be demonstrated in the workshop.

    NOTE:  Some prework is required prior to class.  Instructions are included in the link below.

    Level of difficulty:  Beginner friendly

    Doors open at 9:00 AM for help with prework and setup, workshop starts at 10:00 AM.

    SUPPLIES LIST and PREWORK

    Cancellation allowed until September 5, 2026

          

    • October 17, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    • The Farmhouse, Contra Costa County Farm Bureau Building, 5554 Clayton Road, Suite 4, Concord
    • 0
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    Registration Opens 
    Members: August 18, 2026.
    Non-Member/Sister Guilds: August 25, 2026

    Have you ever thought it would be fun to make your own Japanese Knot Bag, but never got around to it?  Here's your chance to do just that.

    We will go from start to finish to create a small Japanese Knot Bag.  The lining technique is pretty cool, and can be used for other soft bags you may want to create.

    This workshop is suitable for all levels of sewists who know the basics of how their machine operates.

    Fee does not include supplies.  If desired, a kit may be purchased from Reba for $25 that contains 1/2 yard of Japanese Cotton Dobby - Nara Homespun fabric, 1/2 yard coordinating quilting cotton, and two colors of coordinating thread.   Contact Reba directly before October 1st if you would like to order the kit.

    If you do not wish to purchase a kit, fabric requirements are listed below in the Supplies List.   The pattern will be provided in class.

    Doors open at 9:30 for setup, workshop starts at 10:00 am.  You should be able to finish by 1 pm or so; but we can stay later if needed.

    SUPPLIES LIST

    Cancellation allowed until October 3, 2026


    • November 21, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • The Farmhouse, Contra Costa County Farm Bureau Building, 5554 Clayton Road, Suite 4, Concord
    • 12
    Registration is closed

    Registration opens:
    Members:  September 22, 2026
    Guests/Sister Guilds: September 29, 2026

    Kris is back for the fourth consecutive year to lead the Mystery Quilt workshop! This year's project will be made with five fabrics, each measuring 1-yard. The pieced top will come out to approximately 59” x 71” with suggested borders.

    This pattern does not have curves, Y-seams, applique, or paper piecing. It can be made in a one-day session, so it is not an intricate pattern. The challenge is in taking the leap of sewing without having the visual in advance. 

    It is recommended to have a light, a medium, and a dark fabric, and two multi-colored, medium-to-large print fabrics. The light fabric is considered your background. It is best to not use directional fabrics in a Mystery Quilt, since you have no idea which direction they will turn, but if that doesn’t bother you, use whatever you would like!

    Here are some 5-fabric samples, to help you get an idea of what would work in this quilt:


    This workshop is suitable for all levels of experience. There is some "homework" for cutting the fabrics and sewing strip sets. This prep work will help the day go faster. 

    A light lunch will be provided – bring your own beverages. 

    Doors open at 9:00 for setup, workshop starts at 9:30 am.

    SUPPLIES LIST AND PREWORK

    Cancellation allowed until November 7, 2026

Past Member-led Workshops

August 15, 2026 WORKSHOP: "Six Little Craft Projects" with Mary Pimentel-Wheeler (IN-PERSON)
August 02, 2026 WORKSHOP: "Mondo Bag 2" with Kris Cisse (IN-PERSON)
July 18, 2026 WORKSHOP: "Appliqué Cats" with Daisy Woodhams (IN-PERSON)
June 20, 2026 WORKSHOP: "Mondo Bag" with Kris Cisse (IN-PERSON)
May 16, 2026 WORKSHOP: "ByAnnie Project Bag" with Laurie Biundo (IN-PERSON)
March 21, 2026 WORKSHOP: "Fabric Manipulation" with Reba Siero (IN-PERSON)
January 17, 2026 WORKSHOP: "Hexie-GO! Basket" with Jerrie Gale (IN-PERSON)
November 15, 2025 WORKSHOP: "Mystery Quilt" with Kris Cisse (IN-PERSON)
October 18, 2025 WORKSHOP: "Moravian Star" with Reba Siero (IN-PERSON)
September 20, 2025 WORKSHOP: "Textured-Edge Mini Landscapes" with Kris Cisse (IN-PERSON)
August 16, 2025 WORKSHOP: "Tuffet-Shaped Pincushion" with Kris Cisse (IN-PERSON)
July 19, 2025 WORKSHOP: "Become a Ruler Ninja" with Daisy Woodhams (IN-PERSON)
June 21, 2025 WORKSHOP: "10-Minute Blocks" with Jane Corcoran (IN-PERSON)
May 17, 2025 WORKSHOP: "Bowl Me Over Bag" with Laurie Biundo, IN-PERSON)
April 19, 2025 WORKSHOP: "Kimonos and Cranes" with Reba Siero IN-PERSON
March 15, 2025 WORKSHOP: "Learning Curves" with Tara Munier
February 15, 2025 WORKSHOP: "Textured Edge Mini Landscape - Tuscan Hills" with Kris Cisse (IN-PERSON)
January 18, 2025 WORKSHOP: "Let's Get Quilting!" with Daisy Woodhams (IN-PERSON)
November 16, 2024 WORKSHOP: "Mystery Quilt" with Kris Cisse (IN-PERSON)
October 19, 2024 WORKSHOP: "Let's Make a Backpack!" with Laurie Biundo (IN-PERSON)
September 21, 2024 WORKSHOP: "Learn to Make Fabric-Wrapped Rope Bowls" with Mary Pimentel-Wheeler (IN-PERSON)
August 17, 2024 WORKSHOP: "Foundation Paper Piecing Workshop with Freezer Paper" with Reba Siero (IN-PERSON)
May 30, 2024 WORKSHOP: "Bali Pop Puzzle" with Joan Barker (IN-PERSON)
May 18, 2024 WORKSHOP: "Free Motion Quilting for Beginners" with Mary Pimentel-Wheeler (IN-PERSON)
March 16, 2024 WORKSHOP: "Make a Holiday Bauble!" with Reba Siero (IN-PERSON)
February 17, 2024 WORKSHOP: "Pineapple Blossom Quilt" with Kris Cisse (IN-PERSON)
January 20, 2024 WORKSHOP: "Three Flowers Needle-Turn Appliqué" with Kathy Callahan (IN-PERSON)
November 18, 2023 WORKSHOP: "2-Color Mystery Quilt" with Kris Cisse (IN-PERSON)
September 16, 2023 WORKSHOP: "Travel Duffle Bag" with Laurie Biundo (IN-PERSON)
August 19, 2023 WORKSHOP: "Cathedral Stars" with Kris Cisse (IN-PERSON)
July 15, 2023 (CANCELLED) WORKSHOP: "Christmas in July Table Runner" with Laura Mott
May 20, 2023 WORKSHOP: "Quick and Easy Squares: On Point with No Measure Setting Triangles" with Linda Luks (IN-PERSON)
March 18, 2023 WORKSHOP: "The Anything Bag" with Laurie Biundo (IN-PERSON)
February 18, 2023 WORKSHOP: "Four at a Time and No Dupes!" with Dianne Slattery and Sharyn Owens (HYBRID)
January 21, 2023 WORKSHOP: "Celtic Love Knot" with Leona McCann (IN-PERSON)
December 03, 2022 WORKSHOP: "Easy Mystery Quilt" with Laura Mott (ZOOM)
October 15, 2022 WORKSHOP: "Fabric Wrapped Rope Bowls" with Mary Pimentel-Wheeler (IN-PERSON)
September 17, 2022 WORKSHOP: "Every Last Scrap for Dogs! Yeah!" with Dale Wolfe (ZOOM)

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