Conference Details*

Quilt Art Rockies, hosted by The Sugar Pine Company in Canmore, Alberta, is unique to Canada, with the focus on creation of original art quilts.

Leading instructors from across North America are invited, providing a diverse faculty with a very broad spectrum of quilting approaches and emphases. Most instructors offer two-day, three-day or combined five-day workshops. Workshops in 2009 are offered in two sessions, one from January 26 to 30, the next from January 31 to February 4. Participants are able to take up to 10 full days with instructors of their choice. 

Workshops run from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM each day. Class rooms are opened at 8:30 AM with a 90 minute break for lunch. During lunch, you can enjoy a Show & Share by one of our instructors. These lunchtime lectures are often informal talks about the quilter's history and influences, and are an inspiring midday treat.  For those who are too inspired to stop, classrooms remain open until late in the evening.

An onsite store is set up at Rafter Six Guest Ranch. A variety of fabrics, books & patterns, and quilting/sewing tools & notions are available.

Each participant works on their own large table. Classrooms are equipped with flannel design walls and plenty of power for everyone's sewing machine. Rental sewing machines are available at the Conference for a nominal fee; user-friendly Husqvarna Viking sewing machines are provided by The Sugar Pine Company and come with all necessary accessories. 

Join us at Rafter Six Ranch for 3 inspiring presentations by world-renowned quilt artists - included with all workshop & studio registrations. (Extra tickets $15 + GST in advance or at the door.) The schedule of lectures is as follows:

Tuesday, January 27th, 7 p.m.
Libby Lehman- Snow, Squirrels & Sew On: The Evolution of an Art Quilter
Visit Libby’s studio for a look at different techniques & methods of construction & embellishment, see tips all quilters can use, & learn how Libby became a studio art quiltmaker with no art training

Friday, January 30th, 7 p.m.
Esterita Austin- Classic Rock
Esterita’s humorous look at her artistic journey highlights how she grew the seed of a concept into bold design themes

Sunday, February 1st, 7 p.m.
Rosemary Eichorn- Renewing the Creative Fires
Rosemary enthusiastically shares the ‘threads’ that have shaped her sumptuous collaged quilts & garments

 Also included with registration are special Dessert Social nights at The Sugar Pine Company; special discounts at our world-renowned quilt shop; special incentives for registering early for 2010.

*Details noted here are subject to change without notice.