Workshops for Groups or Guilds
I offer a variety of fun and engaging workshops for quilters of all levels—whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills. My classes focus on modern and improvisational quilting techniques, giving students the tools to create unique, expressive quilts.
Pricing (as of May, 2026)
My fee for a full-day (6-hour) class is $800 for up to 18 students* and $400 for a half-day workshop or activity. *Extra fee for additional students.
I’m available in-person or via Zoom. For in-person events, there are additional fees related to travel, lodging, and meals.
If you're looking for something a little different or have a specific idea in mind, I'm happy to customize a class to suit your needs—just reach out and let’s chat!
Storyboard-Guided Improv Quilts
Workshop Description:
Transform inspiration into fabric with a dynamic, improvisational approach. In this workshop, students will bring an images to create a storyboard that sparks their creativity—it can include photos, artwork, or personal memories. Through a flexible, step-by-step process, you’ll learn how to extract key elements from your inspiration and translate them into an abstract quilt design that evolves on the design wall.
This workshop is perfect for quilters of all levels who want to embrace abstraction and improvisation while working within a thoughtful design framework.
Techniques covered include:
Translate ideas into workable designs
Constructing blocks and slabs ruler-free for organic, free-flowing designs
Improv Curves
Workshop Description:
One block, infinite possibilities. Learn how to construct a curved block using my ruler and template free technique and design your own Postmodern Jukebox quilt. Perfect for those new to improv or anyone looking for a structured way to dive into freeform design!
“Claudia's Post-Modern Jukebox Cure/Improve Class was an absolute blast! 🎉 As a self-taught quilter, I was a bit nervous about joining organized classes, but let me tell you, this one was a total A+ experience!”
Improv Made Easy: Designing with Simple Shapes
Workshop Description:
Have you ever wanted to make an improv quilt but didn’t know where to start? This workshop takes the mystery out of improvisational quilting with a simple, stress-free approach. You’ll create a defined collection of basic shapes and colors, then explore how small variations on a theme can lead to endless design possibilities. With this easy and approachable technique, you’ll gain confidence in improvising while maintaining a sense of cohesion in your quilt. Perfect for those new to improv or anyone looking for a structured way to dive into freeform design!
“Thank you for a wonderful class, Claudia!!! t was so much fun to see everyone being successful and playing with their fabrics! I had a chance to read your hand-outs today. They are very thorough. Love them… You might want to put a copyright on them if you created them!”
Crazy for Stripes
Workshop Description:
Striped patterning has been a defining element in modern art and design, particularly within the Bauhaus movement. In this class, we’ll explore how to use stripes effectively in quilt design, from structured stripe sets to improvisational compositions. Students will learn color and design principles that enhance striped patterns and leave with a unique, modern quilt top.
Quilting Techniques for the Modern Quilter
Workshop Description:
Take your quilting to the next level! Basic Quilting Techniques for the Modern Quilter is designed to help you build a strong foundation in machine quilting while exploring ways to enhance your quilt designs. You’ll learn essential walking foot quilting techniques, along with thoughtful thread selection and creative embellishments, to add depth, texture, and interest to your quilts. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this workshop will give you the confidence to quilt with intention and elevate the overall impact of your work.
Color Stories: Color Exploration for Quilters
Workshop Title: Color Stories Series
Color StoriesI: 45 min to 1 hour activity
Color Stories I is a fun, non-sewing activity that invites students to dive into the world of color interaction. Through hands-on activities, you’ll explore how different colors work together and influence each other. This workshop will boost your confidence in creating your own unique color stories, helping you use color in more intentional and effective ways. Whether you're new to color theory or looking to expand your skills, this session is designed to inspire and empower you to make bold, informed color choices in your quilting projects.
Color Stories II. 3 Hour Workshop
Color Stories II starts with the color exploration exercises in Color Stories I, Students will discover how colors work together, influence one another, and shape the overall impact of a quilt. Moving from creating mock-ups using paper and small fabric samples, allowing students to experiment freely and build confidence in their color choices, students will translate these insights into small pieced blocks that illustrate key color interaction concepts introduced earlier in the class. By the end of the workshop, students will have developed greater confidence in working with color, created a set of unique quilt blocks for a sampler or future project, and gained a deeper understanding of color theory as it applies to quilt design.
Color Stories II - 6 Hour Workshop
Color Stories III is a full-day, immersive workshop that deepens students’ understanding of color interaction and color theory fundamentals. Building on Color Stories II, with a hands-on exploration of color relationships, students apply their newfound knowledge to build a personalized color palette for their projects, and by the end of the day, will leave with a unique mini-quilt top and the skills to confidently approach color in future quilting projects.