2024 Dates:

November 20, and December 11, 2024
(10am-4pm)

Beginning Class Description:

In this class you will learn to complete a small woven mat in a color of your choice in one lesson. You will learn to read a pattern, make a warp, thread a loom, choose a weft, weave an article, and secure ends. At the end of the class you will take home your work, a copy of the pattern you used and a new knowledge of the ancient art of weaving. Use of a Table Loom, warping boards and shuttles will be provided for use in the class.

*4-heddled table top looms, warping board, and shuttles are supplied for use during class.

(You may also bring your own 4 heddle table loom- with prior approval. Please email education@wiquiltmuseum.com to request approval.)

Class Fee: $60/ WMQFA Members; $65/Non Members

Class Description: Classic English Toffee and Peanut Brittle

Learn how to make these well loved classic candies! First, we will create rich, buttery toffee coated in smooth chocolate and topped with crushed pecans. Then, be prepared for the irresistible salty-sweet crunch of peanut brittle. These two treats make perfect gifts and party favors for the holiday season. I guarantee your friends will ask for more!

Class Fee: $60/ WMQFA Members; $65/Non Members

Class Description: Homemade Butterfinger Bites

Butterfinger lovers rejoice! The best part about a Butterfinger candy bar is the crunchyf illing that shears off like flaked slate. In this hands on class, learn how to make a honeycomb candy that is mixed with warm peanut butter. This combination creates the layers of crunchy candy and rich nut butter that are hallmarks of this favorite candy bar. The Butterfinger Bites are then finished with a coating of smooth milk chocolate. We will also make a Butterfinger Chocolate Bark. These Butterfinger treats are so amazing you may never purchase the store bought version again!

2024 Dates:

October 10, November 20, and December 11, 2024
(10am-4pm)

Beginning Class Description:

In this class you will learn to complete a small woven mat in a color of your choice in one lesson. You will learn to read a pattern, make a warp, thread a loom, choose a weft, weave an article, and secure ends. At the end of the class you will take home your work, a copy of the pattern you used and a new knowledge of the ancient art of weaving. Use of a Table Loom, warping boards and shuttles will be provided for use in the class.

*4-heddled table top looms, warping board, and shuttles are supplied for use during class.

(You may also bring your own 4 heddle table loom- with prior approval. Please email education@wiquiltmuseum.com to request approval.)

2024 Dates:

September 30, October 10, November 20, and December 11, 2024
(10am-4pm)

Beginning Class Description:

In this class you will learn to complete a small woven mat in a color of your choice in one lesson. You will learn to read a pattern, make a warp, thread a loom, choose a weft, weave an article, and secure ends. At the end of the class you will take home your work, a copy of the pattern you used and a new knowledge of the ancient art of weaving. Use of a Table Loom, warping boards and shuttles will be provided for use in the class.

*4-heddled table top looms, warping board, and shuttles are supplied for use during class.

(You may also bring your own 4 heddle table loom- with prior approval. Please email education@wiquiltmuseum.com to request approval.)

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (with lunch break for 30 minutes)

Price: $175 Non-Member / $150 Member with discount code

Kit fee: $100 - $175 price varies depending on the size of the vest one wishes to make. The kit includes a variety of kimono silk yarn from Japan curated by Akiko.

*Kit fee must be paid directly to the teacher in USD cash.*

Class Description: The ever-popular Japanese fiber artist, Akiko Ike is coming back to Cedarburg to teach another workshop! If you know how to knit and love to work on a unique project, this workshop is for you. Akiko will show you how to make a chunky silk vest using vintage Kimono silk lining. The color choice will be determined by Akiko as her supplies come from her old Kimono. Each student will purchase silk balls (Kimono lining washed, torn by hand, and made into thin strips) to make a vest. Akiko will get you started on the project, show you all the steps, and you will finish on your own at home. This workshop is not for a brand-new beginner, but if you know how to knit, it’s an easy fast project.

Recommended skill level for participants: Not for a brand-new beginner. Need to know how to cast, knit, and bind off without help.

Saturday, August 17 from 9am to 4pm

Class Fee: $175/ Non member; $150 WMQFA Members with discount code

Kit Fee: $25 not included, paid directly to teach (Cash, Zelle or check made payable to Justine Heinrichs).

Class Description:

Take a trip to the Scottish Highlands with Justine Heinrichs! The workshop is a fun exploration of painting with wool using wet felting, needle felting, merino wool and gorgeous locks! Participants will create a 11” x 14” portrait of a Highland Cow scene suitable for hanging. Students will learn: How to lay out fibers for wet felting. How to wet felt wool, silk and locks. How to use felting needles. How to use a template for design inspiration. How to blend colors by hand or using hand carders. How to use different values of color to express light and reflection.

2024 Dates:

May 25, September 30, October 10, November 20, and December 11, 2024
(10am-4pm)

Beginning Class Description:

In this class you will learn to complete a small woven mat in a color of your choice in

one lesson. You will learn to read a pattern, make a warp, thread a loom, choose a weft,

weave an article, and secure ends. At the end of the class you will take home your

work, a copy of the pattern you used and a new knowledge of the ancient art of

weaving. Use of a Table Loom, warping boards and shuttles will be provided for use in

the class.

*4-heddled table top looms, warping board, and shuttles are supplied for use during class.

(You may also bring your own 4 heddle table loom- with prior approval. Please email education@wiquiltmuseum.com to request approval.)

Class Fee: $60/ WMQFA Members; $65/Non Members

Class Description: Wisconsin’s classic drink, the Brandy Old Fashioned, can now be enjoyed as a sweet treat!  In this hands-on class you will create two goodies inspired by this drink. Brandy Old Fashioned caramels are a soft, chewy caramel laced with brandy, orange and dried cherries.  Brandy Old Fashioned caramel sauce is a sassy, smooth sauce that can be enjoyed over ice cream or pound cake!  Add a maraschino cherry on top to make this the perfect dessert after a fish fry.

2024 Dates:

April 10, May 25, September 30, October 10, November 20, and December 11, 2024
(10am-4pm)

Beginning Class Description:

In this class you will learn to complete a small woven mat in a color of your choice in

one lesson. You will learn to read a pattern, make a warp, thread a loom, choose a weft,

weave an article, and secure ends. At the end of the class you will take home your

work, a copy of the pattern you used and a new knowledge of the ancient art of

weaving. Use of a Table Loom, warping boards and shuttles will be provided for use in

the class.

*4-heddled table top looms, warping board, and shuttles are supplied for use during class.

(You may also bring your own 4 heddle table loom- with prior approval. Please email education@wiquiltmuseum.com to request approval.)

Class Fee: $60/ WMQFA Members; $65/Non Members

Class Description: In this hands-on class you will make two celebratory treats! Peanut Butter and chocolate are a match made in heaven. We will create incredible homemade chocolate covered peanut butter eggs that are whimsically decorated and taste delicious. We will also make Easter Bunny bark which is a rich and chocolatey treat with adorable Easter bunnies and colorful springtime decorations. You can make these recipes for a festive treat or for gifts.  The Easter Bunny will be jealous!

2024 Dates:

March 22, April 10, May 25, September 30, October 10, November 20, and December 11, 2024
(10am-4pm)

Beginning Class Description:

In this class you will learn to complete a small woven mat in a color of your choice in

one lesson. You will learn to read a pattern, make a warp, thread a loom, choose a weft,

weave an article, and secure ends. At the end of the class you will take home your

work, a copy of the pattern you used and a new knowledge of the ancient art of

weaving. Use of a Table Loom, warping boards and shuttles will be provided for use in

the class.

*4-heddled table top looms, warping board, and shuttles are supplied for use during class.

(You may also bring your own 4 heddle table loom- with prior approval. Please email education@wiquiltmuseum.com to request approval.)

Enjoy this Virtual Lecture and Fundraiser Supporting the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts from the comfort of your own home and join us along with renowned textile artist, researcher and teacher Rebecca Devaney over Zoom.

$25/ Members | $30/ Nonmembers

Rebecca Devaney’s lecture will tell the fascinating story of how luxury textiles and fashion became woven into the fabric of Paris. The intriguing history of luxury textiles and fashion is revealed through the geography of the winding streets and wide boulevards of Paris. Travelling in Paris from the elegant Opéra district to Le Sentier, once the bustling garment district, we will meet kings, politicians, spies, cloth merchants, milliners, glove-makers, feather-workers, embroiderers and the fiercely independent Midinettes.

Note: To train at the prestigious École Lesage is to be invited to share in more than a century and a half of ever-renewed enthusiasm, talent and expertise. It means getting a chance to learn the techniques mastered – and, in some cases, invented – by one of the world’s greatest embroidery houses.

This lecture will be held via Zoom only. An emailed invitation, with links, will be provided to registrants approximately one to two weeks prior to the tour.

Thank you for supporting WMQFA!

Class Fee: $60/ WMQFA Members; $65/Non Members

Class Description: Soft, springy clouds of deliciousness, homemade marshmallows are so much better than store-bought and incredibly easy to make. Flavor and shape them according to your fancy for a whimsical delight!  Paired with richly flavored hot cocoa mix, they make the perfect wintery treat. Enjoy making both of these treats at this hands-on class!

Winter is a great time for making a Sleepy Squirrel! Join in the fun making these snuggly creatures. You will learn 3D needle felting techniques that are the building blocks of 3D sculptures. The adorable squirrel you make will be perfect in a basket or bowl. This is a Level 1 workshop and absolute beginners to those experienced with felting will have a blast making these ridiculously fun little animals.

Winter is a great time for making a Sleepy Squirrel! Join in the fun making these snuggly creatures. You will learn 3D needle felting techniques that are the building blocks of 3D sculptures. The adorable squirrel you make will be perfect in a basket or bowl. This is a Level 1 workshop and absolute beginners to those experienced with felting will have a blast making these ridiculously fun little animals.

WMQFA is partnering with MKElifestyle Magazine on their launch of Makers Mingle.

Enjoy tasty appetizers and seasonal beverages while you craft and chat. The museum will guide you through a weaving activity while you socialize, and you’ll have time to tour the current exhibition.

Stitch together felted penguins, owls, hearts and other shapes to make fun, seasonal gift toppers or magnets.

Registration includes food, drink, instruction, museum admission, and all supplies. No experience needed!

Class Fee: $60/ WMQFA Members; $65/Non Members

Class Description: Handmade candies are not only delicious to eat, but fun to share! In this class you will create two easy treats, perfect for holiday parties or gift giving. White Chocolate Cranberry Orange Bark combines the tangy flavors of cranberry and orange with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. Christmas Mint Patties are a creamy pastel colored mint that tastes as good as they look. Hear ideas how to beautifully package these treats and share the love of baking this holiday season!

$85/$75 WMQFA Members

Kit fee included in price. Kit includes: Wool, felting needle and use of a felting surface and punch tool.

Saturday, November 18, 2023

Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Just in time for the holidays! Busy Elves! Join in the shenanigans making these adorable guys. You will learn 3D needle felting techniques that will be valuable in continuing your needle felting adventures. The included material fee covers students making 1-2 needle felted elf sculptures in one 3 hour session and enough materials to make another elf at home. This is a Level 1 workshop and absolute beginners to experienced felters will have a blast making these ridiculously fun little guys. Students will receive a felting needle and use of a felting surface and punch tool.

$85/$75 WMQFA Members

Kit fee included in price. Kit includes: Wool, felting needle and use of a felting surface and punch tool.

Saturday, November 18, 2023

Time: 9:00am-12:00pm

Just in time for the holidays! Busy Elves! Join in the shenanigans making these adorable guys. You will learn 3D needle felting techniques that will be valuable in continuing your needle felting adventures. The included material fee covers students making 1-2 needle felted elf sculptures in one 3 hour session and enough materials to make another elf at home. This is a Level 1 workshop and absolute beginners to experienced felters will have a blast making these ridiculously fun little guys. Students will receive a felting needle and use of a felting surface and punch tool.

Class Fee: $60/ WMQFA Members; $65/Non Members

Class Description: Chocolate fans rejoice, this class was designed for you! During this hands on event you will create deliciously creamy, perfectly chewy, and intensely chocolatey caramels. A sprinkle of sea salt adds the finishing touch. These caramels are blue ribbon worthy! Plus, ice cream fans, get ready to wow your family, your friends and even yourself with an old fashioned hot fudge sauce. This decadent, thick and rich sauce is sure to become a favorite over ice cream, pound cake and by the spoonful!

Class Fee: $145/ WMQFA Members (with member code); $170/Non Members

Supplies Checklist

Workshop Description: Learn to quilt by hand, following your intuition and improvising as you go. In this class, you can make a 'wholecloth' quilt, using a single cut of fabric as your quilt top, or you can use an existing quilt top.

This workshop is both conceptual and technical. Heidi will begin with a trunk show, during which she will explain both why and how she quilted as she did. Stitch density, exposed or hidden knots, overlapping lines of quilting, and color choices will be expanded upon. Heidi loves to quilt with pearl size 8 thread for its high visibility and strength. Students can work with an existing quilt top or a 'wholecloth' single piece of fabric. We will cover basting, quilting with a tabletop and a heavy book to create tension, hand positioning, hand care, thimble use, and a variety of ways to balance planning with improv. We will not use pens to 'mark,' our fabric, but will learn a few tricks to anticipate our stitching. Heidi is an expert at creating areas of visual interest and activating the quilt top with the quilting functioning like a 'drawing' on the surface of the fabric. Students will not complete their quilt in class, but will get a solid foundation on improvisation and hand quilting.ing.

Class Fee: $145/ WMQFA Members (with member code); $170/Non Members

Supplies Checklist

Workshop Description: Learn to quilt by hand, following your intuition and improvising as you go. In this class, you can make a 'wholecloth' quilt, using a single cut of fabric as your quilt top, or you can use an existing quilt top.

This workshop is both conceptual and technical. Heidi will begin with a trunk show, during which she will explain both why and how she quilted as she did. Stitch density, exposed or hidden knots, overlapping lines of quilting, and color choices will be expanded upon. Heidi loves to quilt with pearl size 8 thread for its high visibility and strength. Students can work with an existing quilt top or a 'wholecloth' single piece of fabric. We will cover basting, quilting with a tabletop and a heavy book to create tension, hand positioning, hand care, thimble use, and a variety of ways to balance planning with improv. We will not use pens to 'mark,' our fabric, but will learn a few tricks to anticipate our stitching. Heidi is an expert at creating areas of visual interest and activating the quilt top with the quilting functioning like a 'drawing' on the surface of the fabric. Students will not complete their quilt in class, but will get a solid foundation on improvisation and hand quilting.ing.

Class Fee: $60/ WMQFA Members; $65/Non Members

Class Description: Have you tried the delicious combination of apple cider and chai spices? My daughter introduced me to the Chaider beverage years ago and I fell in love with this fall flavor combination. At this hands-on class, you will enjoy making soft, chewy caramels flavored with apple cider, dried apples and warm chai spices. Apple Chai Caramel Sauce is a delicious topping, perfect for drizzling over a slice of apple pie or as a dip for apple slices. These two recipes are a great addition for fall baking!

Class Fee: $85/ WMQFA Members; $95/Non Members | ($20 kit fee included in price)

Class Description: Polymer clay is a delightfully versatile and forgiving medium with a wide variety of applications. All skill levels are welcome including those who have never touched the clay!

The day will be filled with instruction in classic polymer techniques such as mokume gane and cane building. Simple bead making and button formation will be demonstrated. Whether your interest is buttons, beads, or something else, there will be enough guidance to facilitate individual pursuits.

Everyone is encouraged to bring any projects (finished or in process) that might require polymer clay accessories. Playing with clay is both relaxing and rewarding. Join us!

You can bring your own pasta roller if you have one dedicated to clay. This is not mandatory but very helpful to avoid waiting time.