LORRAINE WOODRUFF-LONG / QUILTING IN THE FOG
TEACHING/SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS 2025 (as of February 2025)
JANUARY 2025
“String Theory 3 Ways” / ONLINE / Thurs., Jan 9 – Sat. Jan. 11
In “String Theory 3 Ways”, you’ll learn how to make improvisational string blocks using a fabric foundation (I suggest an old sheet) and create simple square shapes, oblong blocks using the “stitch and flip” method. Tap into your creative self and explore your own designs and personality. You can add interest through varying your strip shapes and including inserts. Stretch your improvisational muscles while using those scrap strips.
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- What: Quilt N Learn Online Quilting Event
- When: January 9-11, 2025
- Where: Online Quilting Event
“Express Yourself! Creating Text for Quilt and Fiber Projects”/ IN PERSON / Sun. Jan. 11
Learn how to create and use custom applique lettering in your quilts and sewing projects. From the mundane to the shocking, using text to express your creativity adds a personal touch to your quilts. Great for expressing everything from “Happy Birthday” to “Smash the Patriarchy” – just make it yours! What will YOU say?
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- What: In person workshop
- When: Sunday, Jan. 12 10am-2pm
- Where: Bay Quilts, 5327 Jacuzzi St Suite 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
Basic Improv Quilting Part 1 “Getting to the Top” / IN PERSON/ 6-part Series Begins Wed. Jan. 15-Feb. 26
Learn the basics of “improv” quilting with creative freedom and without the restrictive rules that can overwhelm new (and even experienced!) quilters! In six sessions, students will learn the fundamentals of constructing a quilt and more than 6+ quilt blocks and techniques which allow learners to springboard into their own unique arrangements and creations. Students will complete a pieced “flimsy” top, ready to be quilted.
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- What: 6-Part Beginning Improv Series
- When: Wednesdays, 6-9pm, Jan 15 – Feb 26
- Where: John Adams Campus, 1860 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
NEW! Saturday Quilt Lab / IN PERSON / Saturdays 1/18, 2/8, 3/1, 3/22, 4/12, 5/3, 10am-2pm
Looking for a light-filled, spacious room to spread out to sew and create, get new ideas and feedback from other quilters, and access to expertise to solve and trouble-shoot your quilting challenges? Saturday Quilt Lab at CCSF Extension is for you!
Six 4-hour stretches on whatever sewing/quilting you choose on a Saturday every 3 weeks from January through May. Bring your works-in-progress, start something new, or use the space to pin, baste and finish that masterpiece you’ve been working on. Quilt Instructor, Lorraine Woodruff-Long will be there to guide, answer questions and help you solve your quilting riddles while we all sew individually, together!
Beginners to advanced – any level welcome to join!
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- What: 6-Part Quilt Lab
- When: Select Saturdays, 10am-2pm, 1/18, 2/8, 3/1, 3/22, 4/12, 5/3
- Where: John Adams Campus, 1860 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
FEBRUARY 2025
Improv Mosaic 1.2.3 / IN PERSON / Sat. Feb. 1, 10am-4pm
Learn the concept of building an improvised mosaic quilt using improvised log cabin blocks at ratios of 1:2:3 In this workshop you’ll learn to create an Improv Mosaic 20”x20” or 24”x24” sized pillow or wall hanging using blocks of 2”, 4” and 6”. Participants will leave with a pattern and the skills to build a larger throw or bed quilt. This is a fantastic process for using scraps – even the smallest pieces! Participants learn how simply and quickly make numerous small log cabin blocks via “scrappy chain piecing”, and how to use these small starter blocks to create unique medium and large blocks. Participants can use the pattern and ratios to “riff” on what’s learned in class to create their own block designs and versions beyond the log cabin blocks taught in class.
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- What: In person workshop
- When: Sat., Feb. 1, 10am-4pm
- Where: John Adams Campus, 1860 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Quilting in the Fog: Polychrome, Commentary & Reimagined / ZOOM / Sun. Feb. 9 ,1pm EST/10am PST
MARCH 2025
Basic Improv Quilting Part 2 “Finish Line” / IN PERSON/ 5-part Series Begins Wed. March 5-April 9 (no class 4/2)
Learn the basics of “improv” quilting with creative freedom and without the restrictive rules that can overwhelm new (and even experienced!) quilters! In six sessions, students will learn the fundamentals of constructing a quilt and more than 6+ quilt blocks and techniques which allow learners to springboard into their own unique arrangements and creations. Students will complete a pieced “flimsy” top, ready to be quilted.
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- What: 6-Part Beginning Improv Series
- When: 5-part Series Begins Wed. March 5-April 9 (no class 4/2)
- Where: John Adams Campus, 1860 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
- How: Use promo code SPRING25 for 15% discount
“Making It Up Crumb Quilt Blocks” / IN PERSON / Sat. March 8, 10am-4pm
Do you have fabric scraps you can’t bear to toss and want to find a creative way to use them? This is the class for you! Crumb quilt blocks are small, patchwork pieces created from small scraps of fabric, often referred to as “crumbs.” These fabric bits, which are often too small to use in traditional quilting, are sewn together randomly to form unique and colorful blocks. The resulting blocks can be used to construct a larger quilt or project. Crumb quilt blocks are a great way to embrace creativity, reduce waste, and enjoy the art of quilting in a laid-back, playful manner. Instructor will provide small baggies of fabric scraps for $5.What: 6-Part Beginning Improv Series
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- When: Sat. March 8, 10am-4pm
- Where: John Adams Campus, 1860 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
- How: Use promo code SPRING25 for 15% discount
Lecture & Trunk Show / IN PERSON / Quilting in the Fog: Polychrome, Commentary & Reimagined, Sat., March 15, 1:30
APRIL 2025
Lecture/Commentary Quilts/ IN PERSON / Tues, April 1, 7pm
Lecture/Trunk Show & Improv Mosaic 1.2.3 Workshop / IN PERSON / Mon. April 7 & Tues., April 8
Lecture/Commentary Quilts / IN PERSON / Thurs, April 17 & Workshop/Express Yourself! Thurs, April 19
MAY 2025
Workshop (Improv Mosaic 1.2.3) & Lecture / IN PERSON / Quilting in the Fog: Polychrome, Commentary & Reimagined, Thurs., May 15 -Fri., May 16.
JUNE 2025
Lecture & Trunk Show / IN PERSON / Quilting in the Fog: Polychrome, Commentary & Reimagined, Fri., June 20
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- Quilt Club at Rossmore, CA
JULY 2025
Quilting in the Fog: Commentary Quilts / ZOOM/ Thurs., July 10
AUGUST 2025
TBD
SEPTEMBER 2025
TBD DATES: Basic Improv Quilting Part 1 “Getting to the Top” 6-part series
OCTOBER 2025
TBD DATES: Basic Improv Quilting Part 2 “Finish Line” 5-part series
Lecture/Trunk Show & Improv Mosaic 1.2.3 Workshop / IN PERSON /Thurs.10/23 & Sat., 10/25
NOVEMBER 2025
Quilt Retreat in Beautiful Bolinas, CA / IN PERSON / Thurs., Nov 20 – Sun. Nov 23
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- What: 3- day quilting retreat along beautiful Northern California Coast overlooking Point Reyes National Seashore. Lovely private accommodations with supreme chef prepared meals. Quilting workshop will be Spontaneous Curves
- When: Arrive Thurs., Nov. 20 starting at 3pm through noon on Sunday, Nov 23
- Where: Commonweal Retreat Center, Bolinas, CA
- How: until 6/30/2025: 10% off EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT use MYTREAT
DECEMBER 2025
TBD