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Two Day Beginner Workshop

The two day beginner workshops are scheduled for Monday / Tuesday or Friday/ Saturday. The cost is $400.00 GST for the 2 days, which includes a light lunch. The workshops are from 10 am to 4 pm.
Half the cost of the workshop is required to hold you a space. These workshops are limited to 3 students so that each student receives individualized attention.

Beginner Workshop Day 1

1. Getting started in Business
   Market research
   Making a business plan
   What you need to know regarding licensing, taxes and advertising
2. Pricing
3. Customer Relations
   Educating the customer
   Keeping the customer happy
   Receiving quilts by mail: communicating long distance
4. Preparing the Work Order
   Information necessary for successfully completing the work
5. Supplies and Setup of Work Place
6. Designs
   How to choose appropriate designs
   Where to find inspiration
   Sources for ideas
   Discussion of pattern making and transferring designs
7. Battings
   Types, choices, and why
8. Wholesale Suppliers
   Comprehensive list supplied
   Products discussed
9. Machine Maintenance
   Cleaning and oiling
   General maintenance
10. Addressing Tensions
    Top or bottom?
    How to adjust for different threads
    Rayon, Metallic, Cotton and other specialty threads
    Addressing potential problems
    fraying, breaking, and looping

Beginner Workshop Day 2
Quilt Preparation
We will discuss general inspection of the customer's quilt and possible problems, such as pressing, wavy borders, uneven patchwork, and quilts that are not squared.
Deciding on the Surface Designs
Questions to ask the customer
Pattern ideas
Interpreting the quilt
Properly Loading a Quilt
Border and Corner Setup
Laser work
Positioning and Centering Patterns
Transferring design