Santa Clara Valley Quilt Association 

Workshops

One of the many benefits of SCVQA membership is the opportunity to take workshops from top quilters in the industry. SCVQA members get priority for workshop participation. Workshop prices vary by instructor and reflect actual costs.

For more information about workshops, or to suggest a workshop you'd like us to host, please contact Programs.

Registration

Spaces in the workshops are filled on a first come, first served basis. Workshops usually accommodate 20 students. Any registrations received beyond 20 are automatically wait listed in the order they are received.

Non-SCVQA members are welcome to attend our workshops at an additional cost. Members always receive priority registration for these special events. 
Why not consider joining SCVQA today?

Cancellation Policy

There are no refunds unless someone replaces you from the waiting list. Refunds for online payments will be minus the non-refundable portion of the online payment processing fees. 


Upcoming Workshops

Upcoming workshops

    • Sat, May 30, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 17
    Register

    Our own SCVQA member Sarah Goer will lead this 4-hour workshop on Zoom. We will not take an official lunch break, but you may take your own break at any time after 10:30am.

    This 4-hour workshop is your opportunity to try a new spin on the traditional log cabin block. You choose small or large scale. Then play with size of strips, background placement, symmetry and other elements to create your own unique improv log cabin(s). Students can expect to construct one or more improv log cabins in class, depending on the scale they choose.

    Please find your supply list here.


    About Sarah:

    I’m Sarah Goer, artist and educator.

    I help quilters build their improv piecing skills in a fun and playful way, so they are inspired to create their own unique designs.

    My classes are a bit of a choose your own adventure, packed with tips and tricks as well as permission to play. Part of my joy in teaching is to see the many unique perspectives that develop from the same prompt.

    Based in San Jose, California, I learned to sew as a child and was drawn to the color and geometry of quilting after college. As a former middle school math teacher, I combine my eleven years of classroom experience with my nearly two decades of quilting experience to bring clear instruction to my quilt students.

    Students appreciate my easy going, nurturing style.

    “You have inspired me to think outside my box!  I love the improv idea and have done it only once! Thank you so much!" --Sandra

    Reach me at sarahgoerquilts@gmail.com. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook.


Past workshops

Sun, February 01, 2026 Workshop: Timna Tarr | Mini Maps: Postcards | live on Zoom
Sat, January 31, 2026 Workshop: Timna Tarr | O Happy Day | live on Zoom
Tue, October 21, 2025 Workshop: Wild for Panels with Cyndi McChesney
Sat, March 15, 2025 [Moved to 2026] Valerie Goodwin LIVE Workshop: Mapping Personal Places
Tue, January 21, 2025 Engage: FREE New York Beauties & Flying Geese Zoom
Tue, September 24, 2024 September Workshop: Tammy Silvers-Hack That Quilt Pattern-Three-hour workshop
Tue, August 27, 2024 August Workshop: David Sirota-Crossed Canoes
Tue, June 25, 2024 June Workshop: Catherine Redford-Walking Foot Quilting: Take the Scenic Route
Sat, June 08, 2024 Bonus SATURDAY June Workshop: Tina Curran-Whimsical Garden
Tue, May 21, 2024 May Workshop: Sarah Goer-Building an Improv Toolbox
Tue, March 26, 2024 March Workshop: Diane Harris-Color, Contrast, and Cohesion
Tue, February 27, 2024 POSTPONED February Workshop: Tina Curran-At the Beach
Tue, November 21, 2023 Workshop: Candace Hassen-A Maze Zing
Tue, October 24, 2023 Workshop: No October workshop
Tue, September 26, 2023 Workshop: Jenny Lyon--Fearless Feathers Four Ways
Tue, August 29, 2023 Workshop: Jennifer Holden-Mini Bargello Sunflower
Tue, July 25, 2023 Workshop: Trudy Cleveland: Photograph your Quilts Like a Pro
Tue, June 27, 2023 Workshop: Rachel Derstine: Easy Landscape Quilt
Sat, May 20, 2023 Workshop: Kathryn Pellman - Paper Dolls for Grown Ups
Tue, April 25, 2023 Workshop: Sheila Collins - Posies in the Sunshine
Tue, March 28, 2023 Workshop: Nanette Zeller: Paint with Thread
Tue, February 28, 2023 Workshop: MJ Kinman - Dames & Diamonds
Tue, January 24, 2023 Workshop: Mel Beach - Mark Making Magic and Design by Dice
Tue, November 15, 2022 Workshop: Sue Sherman - Hawaiian Quilting
Tue, October 25, 2022 Workshop: Christina Cameli - Free Motion Design Lab
Tue, September 27, 2022 Workshop: Sheila Frampton Cooper - Lines and Curves
Tue, August 23, 2022 Workshop: Margarita Korioth - Hand Appliqué with Paper and Fabric.
Sat, July 30, 2022 Workshop: Audrey Esarey- Watercolor Quilt
Tue, June 28, 2022 Workshop: Natalya Khorover - Plastic Nature
Tue, May 24, 2022 Workshop: Jenny Haynes - Skinny Inset
Tue, April 26, 2022 Workshop: Youngmin Lee - Patchworked Bojagi (called Jogakbo)
Tue, March 29, 2022 Workshop: Lisa Shepard Stewart - Ankara String Quilt
Tue, March 01, 2022 Class Full - Registration Closed - Workshop: David Owen Hastings - Inspired by Architecture
Tue, January 25, 2022 Workshop: Carolina Oneto - Curves and Transparencies
Tue, November 23, 2021 Workshop: Geri Patterson-Kutras - Architectural Quilts

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