Workshop & Lecture Calendar
Events
SHORT VACATION
SHORT VACATION I will be unavailable in mid-October 2026 after teaching in New Zealand. Please check my Event Calendar for other possible dates, then contact me to book. Thank you!
IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS: Stitchin’ Post
STITCHIN’ POST WORKSHOPS: I will be returning to teach for 5 days at the Stitchin’ Post quilt shop in scenic Sisters, Oregon! IN PERSON: These are in-person workshops (and a lecture) happening from October 27-31, 2026. Registration is open on the Stitchin’ Post website. Here is the class and lecture lineup: 2-DAY WORKSHOP: Indi-Go-Modern Tue-Wed, […]
IN-PERSON 2-DAY WORKSHOP: Indi-Go-Modern
Stitchin’ Post 311 W Cascade St, Sisters, OR, United StatesTHE STITCHIN’ POST WORKSHOP: From classic kimonos to denim jeans, indigo has been used by many cultures for dyeing cloth, and the Japanese have refined the use of indigo to an art form. This is the class to use all those lovely blue and white shibori fabrics you’ve dyed yourself, or use carefully curated blue […]
$300IN-PERSON 2-DAY WORKSHOP: Indi-Go-Modern
Stitchin’ Post 311 W Cascade St, Sisters, OR, United StatesTHE STITCHIN’ POST WORKSHOP: From classic kimonos to denim jeans, indigo has been used by many cultures for dyeing cloth, and the Japanese have refined the use of indigo to an art form. This is the class to use all those lovely blue and white shibori fabrics you’ve dyed yourself, or use carefully curated blue […]
$300
IN-PERSON LECTURE: Exploring Nature with Paper + Stitch
Stitchin’ Post 311 W Cascade St, Sisters, OR, United StatesTHE STITCHIN’ POST LECTURE: This talk starts with a review of my stitched paper artwork, which I have been creating for over 20 years. I give examples of where I get inspiration, and what my process is like. I first print my paper using a monotype technique, then sew many layers of printed paper together […]
$50
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Visible Mending
Stitchin’ Post 311 W Cascade St, Sisters, OR, United StatesTHE STITCHIN’ POST WORKSHOP: Visible mending is a current trend which combines many historic handwork techniques, such as Japanese sashiko and boro, Indian kantha, and even All-American flower-power embroidery from the 1960s. Denim blue jeans and jackets are perfect garments to practice this blend of decorative repair work. Enjoy the process of unplugging, letting go, […]
$150
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Scraptastic Quilted Cards
Stitchin’ Post 311 W Cascade St, Sisters, OR, United StatesTHE STITCHIN’ POST WORKSHOP: Grab a handful of fabric scraps, and let’s make some art! Using just a few pieces of fabric pulled from scraps, we will machine sew a mini series of modern art cards. We’ll explore color, scale of print, value, and texture… and maybe come up with some surprising combinations! IN PERSON: […]
$150
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Mini Quilt with Texture
Stitchin’ Post 311 W Cascade St, Sisters, OR, United StatesTHE STITCHIN’ POST WORKSHOP: For this mini wall quilt, let’s start from the back and work our way towards the front, adding texture as we go! EXPLORE SURFACE DESIGN AND MAKE A MODERN WALL QUILT, WITH TEXTURE! This is a fun way to explore texture and surface design by making a small modern wall quilt. […]
$150
IN-PERSON RETREAT: Inspired by Art
Zephyr Point Conference Center 660 Highway 50, Zephyr Point, NV, United StatesART QUILT TAHOE: This is a great opportunity to take my popular Inspired by Art workshop in a multi-day retreat format! You will finish a small modern abstract quilt in the time we have together. Starting with a favorite work of art, develop your own unique modern quilt design. Be inspired by shapes, colors, structure, […]
GUILD LECTURE: 20 Modern Quilts from Around the World
WANDERING FOOT QUILT GUILD LECTURE: This lecture will take you around the world of modern quilts being made today! Let’s look beyond the borders of the United States, and visit some amazing quilt artists from across the globe. David Owen Hastings will bring his signature conversational style and deeply researched content to introduce you to […]
WORKSHOP: Mini Mid-Mod Quilts
QUILTFEST VIRTUAL SCHOOLHOUSE POP-UP WORKSHOP: These charming little quilts are inspired by Mid-Century Modern design, and are a great skill-building project to learn a number of quilting techniques. We will start with a simple, modern color palette of neutral fabrics with a flash of color. Clean lines combined with simple design give each tiny composition […]
$80
LECTURE: Backing, Binding, Batting, Beauty — designing a quilt from back to front
QUILTFEST VIRTUAL SCHOOLHOUSE POP-UP EVENT LECTURE: Learn how convenient and smart it is to design and construct a modern quilt, starting from the back! With a little thought and pre-planning, the steps to making a quilt can be much more efficient, saving the best parts for last. This lecture comes with a downloadable handout, helpful […]
$20