Guild Workshops
Workshop Information
We have an amazing variety of workshops lined up every year from September to June. When considering a workshop, we have the following objectives in mind:
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- teaching new skills or techniques,
- having fun, and
- strengthening friendships.
Most of the time our workshops are held at Notre Dame des Champs Recreation Centre, 3659 Navan Road. This accessible venue offers free parking, washrooms, kitchen (fridge, coffee machine, microwave) and lots of natural light.
We hope you will help to set up the room and clean up at the end of the day. The Workshops Team is always there earlier then the mentioned start time to unlock doors and deactivate alarms.
For more information about the workshops, check out the Workshops Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs) page.
If you have a workshop idea, either in-person or online, please let us know by email at workshops@
2026-2027 Workshops
Drop Zone Bag (Beginner Friendly!)
By Madonna Oliver
Date: Sunday October 25, 2026
Time: 1 pm – 6 pm (in-person)
Location: Notre Dames des Champs Community Centre, 3659 Navan Road
Cost: $55 (for guild members) $65 (for non-members)
Price includes pattern. Complete the REGISTRATION FORM to sign-up.
Class Description: Sew an Annie Drop Zone Bag, a versatile organizer that opens wide for easy access to supplies, toiletries, travel essentials, or sewing tools. In this workshop, you’ll learn essential bag-making techniques including working with Soft and Stable, installing zippers, and creating the structured design that makes this bag so versatile.
Suitable for beginners, this class will build your confidence with specialty bag-making materials while guiding you through the construction process step by step. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a beautiful finished Drop Zone Bag that’s perfect for organizing everyday items, travel, or gifting.
Supplies: A supply list will be provided after registration. Specialty items, such as Soft and Stable, and optional hardware will be available for purchase the morning of the class. Madonna will bring enough for everyone.
About the Instructor: Madonna has been sewing and crafting for over 40 years and has graduated from college with honours in fashion design. She has quilted for over 30 years. Inspired by her mother and grandmother who were also quilters she started with an applique that caught her eye. But for her it isn’t about what she’s done, it’s about all the things she has yet to do and about the love of creativity that drives her passion for all things textile!
SIGN-UP for the Drop Zone Bag workshop by completing the REGISTRATION FORM.
Holiday Hexi Ornaments (Beginner Friendly!)
Presented by Rachel Mathews
Date: Saturday November 14, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (in-person)
Location: Notre Dames des Champs Community Centre, 3659 Navan Road
Cost: $25 (members) or $35 (non-members)
(Everything included except for fabric, thread and basic sewing supplies like scissors!)
Complete the REGISTRATION FORM to sign-up.
Class Description: Join us for a festive ornament-making workshop using English Paper Piecing (EPP). We’ll be working with hexagons, so get ready to look at the season through a six-sided lens! Whether you’re already familiar with EPP or have dabbled in the technique, this workshop is a chance to enjoy the rhythm of hand piecing while putting those Christmas fabric scraps to good use. We’ll share tips, techniques, and plenty of time to stitch at a relaxed pace.
Before the holiday rush really takes off, give yourself permission to slow down, settle in, and enjoy some quiet creative time. You’ll use your EPP skills to make beautiful Christmas ornaments—small, satisfying projects that bring a handmade touch to your tree or make thoughtful gifts. Come for the hexagons, stay for the stitching, conversation, and the chance to see Christmas from a whole new angle!
Rachel will have a few ornament designs to choose from. How many you ask? We will see how many she comes up with before the class! (At least 3).
About the Instructor: Rachel Mathews is a lifelong sewer, starting as a child making doll clothes from scraps under her mother’s sewing table. As a 13 year old she bought her first sewing machine with baby sitting money. The quilting began 45 years ago with templates, scissors and a needle and thread. Oh how things have changed.
Over time Rachel has mastered new quilting techniques as they became the thing to do earning many ribbons and even a CQA award. Throughout the years she has always retained a love of handwork, finding it relaxing. That is where the English Paper Piecing bug began. She has made several EPP projects; most original design. Many have won ribbons in our our own guild shows.
Rachel can’t wait to share her love of EPP with you!
SIGN-UP for the Holiday Hexi Ornaments workshop by completing the REGISTRATION FORM.
Refund Policy for Workshops
We understand that a registrant may not be able to attend a workshop for any number of worthy reasons, but to ensure that a workshop does not have to be cancelled at the last minute because of withdrawals, no refunds or credits will be issued unless the workshop is cancelled by the Guild.
If we are given enough notice and are able to fill your spot, we can then offer you a refund. However, you can make arrangements for someone else to take your spot. If you choose to do that, let us know by contacting our Workshops Team at workshops@
If the Guild is forced to cancel a workshop for any reason, all money will be refunded.
To view the workshops from previous years just click HERE.