Postcards From Provence

A Virtual Workshop with Jenni Smith & Kay Walsh

The Spirit of Hawaii

A Virtual Workshop on June 9 & 10

Explore the quilts of Hawaii–all from the comfort of home!

Premieres on June 9 & 10

We are taking attendees on a virtual visit to the tropical shores of Hawaii!

Our trip will include a look at the incredible tradition of appliqué in Hawaii, colorful fabrics, botanical inspiration, and the art of making kapa cloth.

Enjoy six-hours of inspiring content in Quiltfolk’s upcoming workshop, The Spirit of Hawaii, filmed on location by our Adventure Team. Visit the royal palace, marvel at stunning quilts, and sew two uniquely designed projects as you soak up the history and textile traditions of these beautiful islands.

Single Ticket

$120

Purchase a single-workshop pass for The Spirit of Hawaii. Upon registration, you will be able to access all event details and resources on our exclusive Attendee Hub.

Adventure Passport

$90/Workshop

Best value! Access three annual Adventure Workshops at a 25% discount when you buy a Passport. Plus, enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes content, sneak peeks, and more.

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About the Project

The heart of the Shining Light quilt will teach you how to create your very own French Boutis—a heritage tradition of “stuffed quilting” that they are incredibly excited to share in amazing detail for the first time ever in an online workshop of this kind. Think of it as similar to Trapunto but totally reversible: an extremely clever and sophisticated technique with the ability to add playful depths of light and shadow and fine detail into a quilt top, the likes of which you won’t have imagined before.

The finished small quilt will be perfect to decorate a wall, and the colour palette will no doubt be inspired by the numerous great artists who have painted this stunning landscape including Cezanne, Matisse and Van Gogh! Your mini masterpiece will be full of charm and the workshop will encourage you to add your own je ne sais quoi and make it a truly special keepsake.

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Hawaii Highlights

HIGHLIGHTS

A private tour of the Iolani Palace and its incredible quilts with docent Zita Cup Choy, including a historic Flag Quilt from the archive, the King’s birthday quilt, and the beloved quilt stitched by Queen Liliuokalani whilst imprisoned in the Palace for 8 months back in 1895.
Learn the ancient art of kapa making, the traditional bark cloth of the islands, with master technician Dalani Tanahy and see an example of a kapa moa or quilt which people slept beneath pre-contact in the Honolulu Museum of Art.
Enjoy a quilt-filled tour bursting with colour at the Honolulu Festival and meet Cissy Serrao of the Poakalani group who are integral in the preservation of Hawaiian quilting. Also meet members of the Hawaii Quilt Guild as they showcase their recent makes in the beautiful backdrop of Ala Moana Park.

Dates & Times

WHEN: The Spirit of Hawaii virtual workshop will take place over two days, approximately three hours each day.

Day 1: Friday, June 9, from 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT

Day 2: Saturday, June 10, from 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT

WHERE: This is a virtual workshop taking place via Zoom Webinar. You can attend from the comfort of your own home and/or sewing space! All you need is a computer, phone, or tablet and a reliable internet connection!

LIVE or ON DEMAND: We would love for participants to join the LIVE workshops so that you have the opportunity to interact with our hosts and special guests. However, if you cannot attend the workshop’s premiere, you will have access to all workshop recordings for on-demand viewing.

LIFETIME ACCESS: Participants will have lifetime access to all workshop recordings so that you can reference the tutorials as often as you would like as you complete your sewing projects!

The Spirit of Hawaii Project

Quiltfolk Adventure Workshops are designed to broaden your horizons, and, together, we stitch unique projects that give context to the chosen destination. These become a tangible memory and always allow your own personality to shine through. But this summer’s projects (yes, there are two!) might not be quite what you expect from these magical islands.

1) ‘Ulu Pillow
In Hawaii, the traditions of needle-turn appliqué are special, so we have a pillow project with a breadfruit pattern (‘ulu in Hawaiian) designed especially for us by our guest tutor Pat Gorelangton. The gentle curves of this pretty silhouette are perfect for gaining confidence, and we are certain you will be encouraged to continue with this skill as you wonder at the many full-size quilts we filmed during our trip.

2) Kapa Quilt
An even bigger surprise for your hosts Jenni and Kay on Oahu was the beauty of Kapa—the original cloth of Hawaii and what people slept beneath for many generations before the arrival of cotton. Jenni and Kay spent time studying samples from across the Pacific and even making their own Kapa from the paper mulberry tree. (You will see all of this in the workshop.) While printing onto it, they wondered at the beautiful patterns and realized that this was also an incredibly important story to tell. So, back in Yorkshire, they started drawing and piecing—and have designed their very own Kapa quilt! It is the perfect complement to the ‘ulu pillow project and teaches lots of piecing tricks as well as basic foundation paper piecing to achieve some of the motifs they loved on the Kapa cloth.

Hawaii Workshop FAQs

Is there a kit?

This workshop does not include a fabric kit. We will provide a list of materials needed to complete the project as well as helpful prep videos to make sure you’re ready for the workshop.

What if I can’t attend the live session(s)?

No problem! Recordings of each workshop session will be available to all who register within 48 hours of the workshop’s completion. If you can’t make a live workshop, or if you want to revisit one at a later time, you will have lifetime access to the recording(s) and other materials.

Where can I access resources and recordings?

Upon registering for the workshop, you will gain instant access to the Attendee Hub located on the workshop page. Here, we will post preparatory materials, additional content, and the workshop recordings.

How experienced do I need to be to take this workshop?
The Spirit of Hawaii is open to all experience levels! Whether you just started quilting or you’ve been doing it for years, this workshop is designed to be fun and accessible to all.

Have another question?
Send us an email at hello@quiltfolk.com

First Time Attending a Virtual Workshop?

“This workshop is just what I needed to stretch my quilting skills. Thank you!” – Susan, VA

“This has been a wonderful experience. I learned so much and feel like I have been on a two-day vacation.” – Karen

ABOUT OUR VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS

Our virtual workshops allow you to learn new skills and explore new places from the comfort of your home!

Our live workshops are accessible from any device with internet access (computer, phone, tablet) and do not require the use of a camera. You’ll be able to ask questions during portions of the workshop using the Q + A feature as well as communicate with other attendees using the chat function.

We will provide the live link prior to the start of the workshop. The link to the live session will be also be available in the Attendee Hub. You do not need to download any apps or create an account in order to participate. All you need is an internet connection, and you’ll be able to attend the live workshop!

We will also provide the recording of the live workshop to all attendees, so if you can’t make the live event or wish to revisit it at a later time, you will have lifetime access through the Attendee Hub.

About Quiltfolk's Adventure Workshop Series

“This is my second workshop with Jenni and Kay, and they offer top-notch workshops, really! I will enjoy watching the videos again. I’m sure to pick up on things I missed the first time around. Thank you!” – Lynn

Quiltfolk Adventure Workshops are part of a new, ongoing educational series designed to virtually transport you to various locations around the world.

We’re taking three trips a year to inspiring destinations, exploring local history, heritage, and customs in that region that have helped shape their quilting traditions. Then, we’ll bring back the knowledge we learned from the talented craftspeople we met along the way and share those insights with you by teaching a unique stitching project that will transform your approach to quilting!

Hawaii Workshop

Postcards From Provence

A Virtual Workshop with Jenni Smith & Kay Walsh

The Spirit of Hawaii

Explore the quilts of Hawaii–all from the comfort of home!

About the Project

MORE DETAILS

Hawaii Highlights

Dates & Times

The Spirit of Hawaii Project

Hawaii Workshop FAQs

First Time Attending a Virtual Workshop?

About Quiltfolk's Adventure Workshop Series

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