Meetings & Workshops
Coming in 2023!
"Pigment Patchwork" with Rhonda Denny
Guild Meeting March 21, 2023
Rhonda Denney uses a combination of fabric pigments and thread in a technique called “Pigment Patchwork”, to create award-winning fiber art. Rhonda will be our guest at our March Guild meeting to be held via Zoom (members only). She has taught in Colorado, Florida and Kansas, as well as internationally in Kenya, Poland and the Ukraine. Rhonda’s life experience provides her with an endless source of ideas especially her time spent in Africa as a girl. She has won many awards for her art quilts, and many have been exhibited in the U.S. and worldwide.
"Creativity and Design" in Floral Arranging by Carl Vivaldi
Guild Meeting April 18, 2023
Welcome Spring and come out to celebrate our first 2023 in-person meeting with Carl Vivaldi who will share his thoughts on “Creativity and Design” in floral compositions.
Carl received his undergraduate degree from Delaware Valley University, his masters in Botany from Miami University Oxford Ohio, and his PhD in botany/plant pathology from the University of Oregon. He spent over 30 years teaching vocational agriculture/horticulture to high school students and adjunct professor at Delaware Valley University, Mercer County community college, Princeton University. But what makes his presentation special is the creativity that he brings to his designs. During his lecture, he will prepare flower arrangements that will be raffled off during the meeting.
Carl received his undergraduate degree from Delaware Valley University, his masters in Botany from Miami University Oxford Ohio, and his PhD in botany/plant pathology from the University of Oregon. He spent over 30 years teaching vocational agriculture/horticulture to high school students and adjunct professor at Delaware Valley University, Mercer County community college, Princeton University. But what makes his presentation special is the creativity that he brings to his designs. During his lecture, he will prepare flower arrangements that will be raffled off during the meeting.
* Please note that workshops time vary. Saturday workshops are noted. Check the event calendar document for more details.
**Guild meetings will be held via Zoom until further notice.
**Guild meetings will be held via Zoom until further notice.
Workshop sign-up policy: Members - you will have received instructions on how to sign up for workshops by email. Guests, please use the Contact page. To reserve your place, payment (via check , made payable to “Newtown Quilters’ Guild”, or cash) will need to be made when signing up. We cannot hold a place unless payment is made when signing up. Any kit fee will be payable at the workshop.
Workshop cancellation policy: We need to know at least a month in advance for a full refund. If you are able to fill your spot with another person, there can be a refund.
Workshop cancellation policy: We need to know at least a month in advance for a full refund. If you are able to fill your spot with another person, there can be a refund.