WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
Accredited quilting teacher Joy Clark hosts a wide range of classes and workshops - involving hand stitching, English Paper Piecing, Traditional Piecing and Quilt Construction & Finishing, free motion quilting & quilting with rulers, Foundation Paper Piecing, Confetti & Colorwash Art Quilts & Thread Painting. Stay up to date by signing up to my occasional newsletter to quilt with Joy.
Colourwash
At Bernina Durban North
17 October 2024
Full Day Class
Skill level: Beginner / Intermediate
Using a variety of fabrics learn how to create an impressionistic scene or vase with flowers. Many ideas will be available in class. Phone Debbie at Bernina to book.
Reversible Patchwork Bucket Hat
October 2024. Contact Joy to book
A class with a difference.
DETAILED COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Have fun with this lovely hat. You will receive cutting instructions for any size hat. This is a no-stress class, and your hat will be finished by the end of class.
Cost of Kit (Optional): R400
Detailed Contents of Kit:
Variety of co-ordinating fabrics which are pre-cut, ready to sew. 1/8thm of Vilene.
Skill level: Beginner / Intermediate
Book now:
WhatsApp to be on the list.
Freeform Landscape
At Bernina Durban North 18 Oct 2024
Half Day Class
Bookings Bernina 076-3104441
Another class with a difference!
This class can be done on a Long-Arm or a Domestic Machine. Create a landscape wall hanging with clever use of fabric to convey perspective. The optional kit contains everything you will need for the class.
Approximate size: 10” x 13”.
Skill level: Beginner / Intermediate
Wedges Rule Sunday 7th July
Contact Joy to book a day
DETAILED COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Learn how to make Dresden points. Fussy-cut methods will be taught as an option for additional interest. The class project will be a small table-topper of about 75cm square, but you can change your layout to make a runner instead. Various methods of creating a background will be shown. Appliqué by hand or machine. Both methods will be shown. Create perfect circles for the centre of your Dresdens. We will only make the top in class, but quilting methods will be shown.
Cost of Kit (optional): R550
Detailed Contents of Kit:
Variety of fabrics for the ‘blades’ & centers of Dresdens (similar to class sample) for the tablecloth. Background fabric for the top.
Skill level: Beginner / Intermediate
WhatsApp Joy 082-5571150 to be on the list.
Quilting With Rulers
9am -1pm (Dates by appointment)
Umtentweni, KZN
OPTIONS
Beginners Class
This class is for first time quilting with rulers.
learning to do basic shapes & patterns with your rulers. Marking for ruler-work is part of this class.
Half day Class Fee R300
Intermediate Class
For those who are fairly confident with free motion, if you have done a beginners class in ruler-work already. You will create design with fills to add interest.
Half day Class fee: R300
Come along and quilt with Joy
082-5571150
‘Easy Peasy’ trip Around the World
March 2026
Umtentweni, KZN
This is a 4 class course.
Without a doubt, the easiest quilt you will ever make! Quick quilt for a gift? This is the pattern to use! Make any size you want to, from Baby to Bed size. Method remains the same. If you choose to make a small size in class, you will be given the fabric quantity requirements to make any quilt size later on. Join quilting teacher Joy Clark for this lovely class.
Class fee: R300 per 3-hour lesson. (4 lessons).
Homework in between lessons will be necessary.
Please read the T&Cs before booking.
Skill level: Beginner / Intermediate
Glorious Clamshells
Contact Joy to arrange a day
Umtentweni, KZN
How can you not love Clamshells?
Another little project to keep you busy during load-shedding hours! A pretty little cushion cover all done by hand. Easy way of doing the shapes without tacking. Begin the project in the lesson and after your piece is finished you are welcome to arrange another lesson in how to quilt and finish it off.
Class fee: R300 per 3-hour lesson.
Kit may be ordered in advance R270.00 for Free Spirit kit (bright and bold as the pic) or R180 for a kit containing more traditional quilting fabrics in 'earth' tones.
Kit contains 25 fabric squares of gorgeous fabrics for the cushion top and the template for the shells.
Please read the T&Cs before booking.
Skill level: Beginner / Intermediate
ON DEMAND CLASSES
Learn basic techniques
Umtentweni, KZN
- How to add borders to a Quilt
Learn how to measure your quilt and add borders in such as way so as to straighten the quilt. No more wavy edges!
1 Hour class
- Quilt-as-you-go Applique Cushion
Raw-edge Applique. Create your design using simple basic shapes, or use pattern provided.
2 Hour Class
- Mitered Borders
Learn how to pre-cut mitered borders and how to handle printed fabrics to ensure correct matched and fitted corners.
1 Hour class.
- Curved Piecing
Learn how to do curved piecing. You will receive a basic design sheet & pattern in order to create a table-topper or a larger quilt.
2 Hour Class
- English Paper Piecing 101
Learn how to get perfectly matched shapes and to piece without showing your stitches on the front of the piece.
1 Hour class.
- Foundation Paper Piecing
Learn how to use this technique in order to get perfect points on those patterns!
2 Hour Class
- Binding & Facing
How to get a good finish on your quilt with correct binding procedure, or make a facing for your quilt to finish it off.
1 Hour class.
- Dresden Plates
Learn how to make Dresden Plates by machine. (Two methods shown)
2 Hour Class
All classes are available on demand.
- Confetti
Create a scenery from a photo of your own, or one provided in class. You don’t have to be an artist to cope in the class. I am here to help you every step of the way.
3 Hour Class
- Thread Painting
You will be provided with a picture to play on. Dabbling with thread is a lot of fun! No fear…. Just enjoy the process and create something really pretty.
4 Hour Class
Skill level: Beginner / Intermediate
CLASS FEES are R100 per hour
please contact me on WhatsApp to enquire 082-571150 or email me on quiltwithjoy@gmail.com
Organic Vase of Flowers
Contact Joy to book a day
A class with a difference! This class can be done on a Long-Arm or a Domestic Machine. Using simplified applique and collage methods, you'll create a piece of organic contemporary art depicting a vase of flowers. The optional kit provides almost everything you will need for the class. WhatsApp me to be on the list.
Approximate size: 13” x 16”.
Skill level: Beginner / Intermediate
Reversible Patchwork Bucket Hat
October 2024. Contact Joy to book
A class with a difference.
DETAILED COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Have fun with this lovely hat. You will receive cutting instructions for any size hat. This is a no-stress class, and your hat will be finished by the end of class.
Cost of Kit (Optional): R400
Detailed Contents of Kit:
Variety of co-ordinating fabrics which are pre-cut, ready to sew. 1/8thm of Vilene.
Skill level: Beginner / Intermediate
Book now:
WhatsApp to be on the list.
Freeform Landscape
At Bernina Durban North 17 Oct 2024
Bookings Bernina 076-3104441
Another class with a difference!
This class can be done on a Long-Arm or a Domestic Machine. Create a landscape wall hanging with clever use of fabric to convey perspective. The optional kit contains everything you will need for the class.
Approximate size: 10” x 13”.
Skill level: Beginner / Intermediate
Wedges Rule Sunday 7th July
Contact Joy to book a day
DETAILED COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Learn how to make Dresden points. Fussy-cut methods will be taught as an option for additional interest. The class project will be a small table-topper of about 75cm square, but you can change your layout to make a runner instead. Various methods of creating a background will be shown. Appliqué by hand or machine. Both methods will be shown. Create perfect circles for the centre of your Dresdens. We will only make the top in class, but quilting methods will be shown.
Cost of Kit (optional): R550
Detailed Contents of Kit:
Variety of fabrics for the ‘blades’ & centers of Dresdens (similar to class sample) for the tablecloth. Background fabric for the top.
Skill level: Beginner / Intermediate
WhatsApp Joy 082-5571150 to be on the list.
Quilting With Rulers
9am -1pm (Dates by appointment)
Umtentweni, KZN
OPTIONS
Beginners Class
This class is for first time quilting with rulers.
learning to do basic shapes & patterns with your rulers. Marking for ruler-work is part of this class.
Half day Class Fee R300
Intermediate Class
For those who are fairly confident with free motion, if you have done a beginners class in ruler-work already. You will create design with fills to add interest.
Half day Class fee: R300
Come along and quilt with Joy
082-5571150
‘Easy Peasy’ trip Around the World
March 2026
Umtentweni, KZN
This is a 4 class course.
Without a doubt, the easiest quilt you will ever make! Quick quilt for a gift? This is the pattern to use! Make any size you want to, from Baby to Bed size. Method remains the same. If you choose to make a small size in class, you will be given the fabric quantity requirements to make any quilt size later on. Join quilting teacher Joy Clark for this lovely class.
Class fee: R300 per 3-hour lesson. (4 lessons).
Homework in between lessons will be necessary.
Please read the T&Cs before booking.
Skill level: Beginner / Intermediate
Glorious Clamshells
Contact Joy to arrange a day
Umtentweni, KZN
How can you not love Clamshells?
Another little project to keep you busy during load-shedding hours! A pretty little cushion cover all done by hand. Easy way of doing the shapes without tacking. Begin the project in the lesson and after your piece is finished you are welcome to arrange another lesson in how to quilt and finish it off.
Class fee: R300 per 3-hour lesson.
Kit may be ordered in advance R270.00 for Free Spirit kit (bright and bold as the pic) or R180 for a kit containing more traditional quilting fabrics in 'earth' tones.
Kit contains 25 fabric squares of gorgeous fabrics for the cushion top and the template for the shells.
Please read the T&Cs before booking.
Skill level: Beginner / Intermediate
ON DEMAND CLASSES
Learn basic techniques
Umtentweni, KZN
- How to add borders to a Quilt
Learn how to measure your quilt and add borders in such as way so as to straighten the quilt. No more wavy edges!
1 Hour class
- Quilt-as-you-go Applique Cushion
Raw-edge Applique. Create your design using simple basic shapes, or use pattern provided.
2 Hour Class
- Mitered Borders
Learn how to pre-cut mitered borders and how to handle printed fabrics to ensure correct matched and fitted corners.
1 Hour class.
- Curved Piecing
Learn how to do curved piecing. You will receive a basic design sheet & pattern in order to create a table-topper or a larger quilt.
2 Hour Class
- English Paper Piecing 101
Learn how to get perfectly matched shapes and to piece without showing your stitches on the front of the piece.
1 Hour class.
- Foundation Paper Piecing
Learn how to use this technique in order to get perfect points on those patterns!
2 Hour Class
- Binding & Facing
How to get a good finish on your quilt with correct binding procedure, or make a facing for your quilt to finish it off.
1 Hour class.
- Dresden Plates
Learn how to make Dresden Plates by machine. (Two methods shown)
2 Hour Class
All classes are available on demand.
- Confetti
Create a scenery from a photo of your own, or one provided in class. You don’t have to be an artist to cope in the class. I am here to help you every step of the way.
3 Hour Class
- Thread Painting
You will be provided with a picture to play on. Dabbling with thread is a lot of fun! No fear…. Just enjoy the process and create something really pretty.
4 Hour Class
Skill level: Beginner / Intermediate
CLASS FEES are R100 per hour
please contact me on WhatsApp to enquire 082-571150 or email me on quiltwithjoy@gmail.com
Private Lessons
IN PERSON OR ONLINE
SESSIONS ARE PRICED PER HOUR
Date & Times to be set during booking process
Do you have a quilting skill you want to hone? Or a technique you've always wanted to try? Are you afraid of a quilting term or process? Are you dreaming of a certain quilt design but have no idea how to tackle it?
Together we can make those dreams a reality.
I offer one on one classes where I can walk you through the process from beginning to end, or help you figure out a tricky step / block / technique. From piecing to borders to quilting to binding, I am here to help you conquer your quilt.
Class fee: R180 per hour (number of hours dependent on skill / technique / class requirements)
LONGARM QUILTING LESSONS:
Contact Joy Clark to book appointment for a personal lesson at your own home on your own longarm machine. Learn about tension, loading the quilt, basting, ditching, fills etc. Cost will be quoted depending on your location.
Please read the T&Cs before booking.
Skill level: Beginner / Intermediate