Quilting Classes

You can make any of Rae's quilts in this class, lots of gorgeous patterns to choose from.

We are once again running this very popular class with Liz.

Learn how to use wool, fabric, velvet, thread and beads to make quilts, bags or pincushions.

If you're doing one of Sue Spargos block of the month patterns this is a great class to catch up with other 'Sue' stitchers. We have several regular ladies doing a variety of Sue's BoM.

You may choose to make any of Sue Spargo's patterns or get creative and choose your own pattern using felted wool, fabric, braids, beads and threads.

We'd love you to come and join us for this monthly class, come for one class or come for more.

Requirements for new students will be emailed after booking.

Christine seeks inspiration from a variety of photographic and painted works for her textile art process and welcomes all those who are interested to come along to at least one class to see how they too, can create a masterpiece. There is fun to be had, layers of learning to stimulate the mind and such great satisfaction in completing your very own textile artwork. Individuals who have participated in one or more of Christine’s classes are amazed with how each piece naturally evolves and how ‘in tune’ they become to what the fabrics, colours and textures are telling them!

In introducing the monthly Fabric-ation Workshop, Christine will take you through a range of artistic and stitching techniques to help build your knowledge, skills and confidence using textures, colours and surface design to compose a textile artwork. You will explore shading, dimension and composition and as each workshop offers something new, there will be an opportunity to work with mixed media and printing techniques. As each artwork comes to completion, students will be guided on how to prepare work for display (framing or hanging) and for dedicated art students encouraged to use your work for study assignments and/or enter into art exhibitions.

 Christine’s style of teaching is inclusive and easy going and students are encouraged to work at their own pace. The word ‘perfect’ is gently placed aside whilst the artistic process, errors included, is in progress. In fact Christine says “the more flaws the better, the more interesting the piece becomes and I have six golden rules I abide by: nothing is right or wrong; no unpicking; mix warm and cool colours; mix dark and light colours; respect the marks you make with stitch;  and believe in yourself!”         

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A requirement list will be available when you have booked in to this class.

We are very happy to once again have Christine Vlasic as a teacher here at Millrose.

Join Christine for a day of hand or machine piecing.

Choose from one of Christine's beautiful patterns including the stunning Marrakesh.

All Christine's patterns are beginner/advanced friendly.

Join this class with Jan Preston and discover what you can create with your sewing machine.

This class is aimed at all skill levels from beginner to advanced to learn the art of Free Motion Machine Stitching.

A new beginner free motion student does need to have their machine “in good working order”, this is essential. This is a class to be able to free motion with the stitch.  A free motion attachment to the particular make of machine is essential for a fun and creative class.
Suited to all levels of learning.

Learn how to make your own piece of textile art under Jan's excellent guidance and tutelage.

Make any of Sandra's vibrant quilts in these classes

      Pull some fabric from your stash and make a fantastic scrap quilt, with Sandra's guidance,

experience and knowledge you can't go wrong.

Let Jan Preston teach you the technique of quilt as you go with Sashiko style stitching in this lovely Liberty Charms pattern. Make a table runner, cushion or even a full size quilt. Once you've mastered the technique you can make it to any size.

Make a piece of Textile Art in this new class with Jan Preston.......

Join Jan to explore the world of textile art, stitch, paint, burn

and many more ways to express your love of textiles in a piece of artwork.

We're happy to say that Judy will be back in 2020 teaching here at Millrose,

you may choose any of Judy's patterns from her extensive range or her book.

Judy's quilts have a variety of techniques including hand & machine piecing, hand quilting & applique.

Judy's classes are suitable for both beginner and advanced patchwork & quilters.

We'd love to see you here to start a new project or work on one of Judy's quilts that you may have already started with her.

We are thrilled to have Elizabeth Nash, from Crichton Designs Creswick, joining us to teach her fabulous weaving class this year.

Join her to learn how to use a loom and weave gorgeous scarves, bags and mufflers.

Weaving is a quick way to turn your stash of leftover yarns into luxurious one of a kind articles.

 You will start your weaving adventure by making a plain weave scarf on your Ashford Sampleit Loom, 

the class price includes everything you need to get started, including the Ashford loom (made in NZ) and yarn.

All our classes here at Millrose are in one of our two light filled classrooms, surrounded by colour and inspiration,

they all include morning tea/coffee, a delicious lunch in our Mill Cottage cafe next door and afternoon tea

which includes a sweet delight from our pastry chef.

Join us for this class with the super talented author, fabric designer and quilt maker Emma Jansen.

Choose to make any of Emma's patterns in these workshops which are beginner and advanced quilter friendly.

We are thrilled to have Elizabeth Nash, from Crichton Designs Creswick, once again join us. This time to take your weaving skills to the next level

This class will build additional skills to add to the lessons learnt in the first class.

You will need to have taken Elizabeth's first class in beginner weaving to progress to this stage.

You will learn how to:

Weave on a finer 12 dent rigid heddle

Work with 4ply yarn to create a luxurious fine scarf and how to alternate wefts to create subtle colour combinations and looped edges.

Start and finish your scarf with hemstitch.

Weaving is a quick way to turn your stash of leftover yarns into luxurious one of a kind articles.

 All our classes include morning tea or coffee, lunch in our cafe and a sweet treat with afternoon tea.

BEGINNERS & BEYOND Sewing Classes

This course is for those who would like to create professional looking garments from scratch and for those who wish to improve their standard of sewing and fitting. This course highly emphasises techniques for perfect fitting from commercial patterns. The classes are relaxed, small, full of fun and with heaps of learning.

This class is suitable for both beginners and more advanced sewers.