As an APQS Rep, I offer a free 6hr beginner’s class. All APQS Long Arm owners are eligible for one free beginner's class. You can take this class even if you didn’t buy your machine from me. All APQS owners qualify for 'ONE' free beginners class. Heck, even if you don’t own a long arm and are just interested in a preview of all the new features that APQS Long Arm Quilting Machines have to offer, you can still join in on the fun for only $200. That’s a great value for everything you will learn during this in depth 6hr class.
During the APQS Beginner Class I will cover the following topics…
• Tension
• Thread, Batting and Backing
• Business Start Up
• Evaluate a Sample Quilt Top
• Load a Baby Quilt
• Thread, Batting and Backing
• Business Start Up
• Evaluate a Sample Quilt Top
• Load a Baby Quilt
• Pantographs
• Quilt Border Methods
• Quilt Block Methods
• Ruler Safety
• Q &A
• Quilt Border Methods
• Quilt Block Methods
• Ruler Safety
• Q &A
My next beginner's classes will be held from 10am-4pm Monday, Tuesday August 17th in my home studio in Edmonton, Alberta. Please e-mail with any questions you may have. If you are interested in joining me for this very informative class, use the 'Contact Me' link in the sidebar. These classes are first come first served with a maximum of 8 students per class.
Other classes I am offering August 18th, 19th, 20th, 2010
• Choosing a Design for your quilt
Beginner, intermediate and advanced design choices for all the quilts you may encounter. You’ll learn to choose quilting designs appropriate for any quilt that may grace your frame.
• McTavishing
Bring your quilts to life. Learn to create “McTavishing”, a background filler design on your long arm machine.
• Fearless Feathers
Feathering basics designed to eliminate the fears commonly associated with tackling this fabulous quilting style.
• LongArm Quilting Business
Open your eyes to the possibilities of starting a long arm quilting business. When, where and how can you start? Tips to increase your business, pricing strategies, studio space, services, acquiring customers and advertising will be discussed.
• Promoting Yourself Online
Your shortcut to launching yourself into cyberspace. Even if you don't have a website or blog, I will guide you through the process seamlessly. I guarantee long lasting results with a few simple techniques using social networking, permission based and word of mouth marketing. I have over a decade of tried and tested experience. You will be amazed how my simple approach incorporates branding, keyword research, search engine optimization, evaluating your competition and much much more. This class can quite possibly save you thousands of dollars trying to market yourself online, and the best part is it will only require a few minutes a day to implement the methods I present you.
• Personal Coaching
Experience hands on quilting with me right there beside you helping every step of the way. This is by far the best way to build confidence in long arm quilting. You will leave this class able to quilt a number of your favorite designs.
• Choosing a Design for your quilt
Beginner, intermediate and advanced design choices for all the quilts you may encounter. You’ll learn to choose quilting designs appropriate for any quilt that may grace your frame.
• McTavishing
Bring your quilts to life. Learn to create “McTavishing”, a background filler design on your long arm machine.
• Fearless Feathers
Feathering basics designed to eliminate the fears commonly associated with tackling this fabulous quilting style.
• LongArm Quilting Business
Open your eyes to the possibilities of starting a long arm quilting business. When, where and how can you start? Tips to increase your business, pricing strategies, studio space, services, acquiring customers and advertising will be discussed.
• Promoting Yourself Online
Your shortcut to launching yourself into cyberspace. Even if you don't have a website or blog, I will guide you through the process seamlessly. I guarantee long lasting results with a few simple techniques using social networking, permission based and word of mouth marketing. I have over a decade of tried and tested experience. You will be amazed how my simple approach incorporates branding, keyword research, search engine optimization, evaluating your competition and much much more. This class can quite possibly save you thousands of dollars trying to market yourself online, and the best part is it will only require a few minutes a day to implement the methods I present you.
• Personal Coaching
Experience hands on quilting with me right there beside you helping every step of the way. This is by far the best way to build confidence in long arm quilting. You will leave this class able to quilt a number of your favorite designs.
PRICES
6 Hr. Class - $200
3 Hr. Class - $100
6 Hr. Class - $200
3 Hr. Class - $100
CUSTOMIZE YOUR CLASSES!
As a longarm quilter who loves taking classes myself, I know that quilters would love to have the option of customizing their own classes. With this in mind, I offer the perfect solution.
I have a sampler class with a bit of everything. The perfect way to figure out what you want to take. It's a three hour introduction to all the classes I teach.
As a longarm quilter who loves taking classes myself, I know that quilters would love to have the option of customizing their own classes. With this in mind, I offer the perfect solution.
I have a sampler class with a bit of everything. The perfect way to figure out what you want to take. It's a three hour introduction to all the classes I teach.
Offering you the freedom to design your own personalized class!