Outline of Workshops

Welcome to Studio Workshops & Weekend Retreats at Gretony Quilts.

Brochures with registration forms and class schedules are available upon request

All workshops and retreats spend time discussing the advantage of using a design wall and the secrets of a successful scrap quilt.

Outline of Workshops

New York Beauty Workshops - Two-session workshops - 6 hours each Intermediate & advanced skills level. (click on images to see enlarged view.)

Option # 1 "The Rising Sun"	Weekend Retreat-Friday evening to Sunday afternoon 37" x 46" Wall Hanging consisting of 12 identical 9" NYB blocks, a pieced outer border with free-hand points, an appliquéd inner border and curved corner blocks. Inner Lay-Out designed by Lydia Quigley.
Option #2 "Palette"	Weekend Retreat-Friday evening to Sunday afternoon 43" x 43" Wall Hanging consisting of 16 identical 8" NYB blocks, a pieced outer border with free-hand points, an appliquéd inner border and curved corner blocks
Option #3 "Beauty in the Window"	Weekend Retreat-Friday evening to Sunday afternoon 49" x 61" Wall Hanging consisting of 12 different NYB sampler blocks set in an attic window setting, a pieced outer border with free hand points and curved corner blocks.
Option #4 "Wheel of Fortune"	Weekend Retreat-Friday evening to Sunday afternoon 82"x 100" quilt consisting of 80 identical 8" NYB blocks, with background arcs from two contrasting fabrics, creating a secondary windmill pattern. Set with sashing and curved corner blocks
Other Workshops
"Curved Piecing"	6 hour workshop - intermediate level Learn the basics of curved piecing and a whole new design world will open up for you. In the process you will construct a lap size scrap quilt. Purchase of Debbie Bowles book: “Cutting Curves from Straight Pieces” mandatory for this workshop, available in class at a discount.
"Homespun Gold"	Two session Workshop Two session workshop - 6 hours each -all skills level 82" x 96" quilt. Two simple blocks and a flying geese border make this effective scrap quilt. A good introduction to understanding the concept of 'value'.
"Crazy Stars"	Two session Workshop Two session workshop - 6 hours each - intermediate level 72 " x 72" quilt, 48 - 6" x 8" blocks- Learn to draft these odd shaped stars, paper piece them and create four different borders, two of which are mitered.
"Dancing Stars"	6 hour Studio Workshop 6 hour workshop - all skills level 67" x 76" If you can sew two pieces of fabric together you can take this fun class. This is an opportunity to use all those scraps you have been collecting. Borders can be plain or as complex as your skills level permit.
Floating Tumbling Blocks	6 hour Workshop - intermediate level 6 hour workshop - intermediate level 33 ½ " x 39 " Wall Hanging, (easily adapted to a larger size) Learn 'set-in' piecing and the concept of 'value' while using up your scraps
Crossed Canoes	6 hour Workshop - intermediate level 6 hour workshop - intermediate level 66 1/2" x 66 1/2" Wonderful symmetrical quilt with lots of movement consisting of 16 crossed canoe blocks set with sashing and three borders. An option for another border not quite as intricate is also provided in class as well as the requirements for a full size quilt. Designed by Lydia Quigley.
Lopsided Logs	6 hour Studio Workshop 6 hour workshop - all skills level - 38" x 47" As easy as sewing two pieces of fabrics together. You decide how diverse or how controlled you want the fabrics to be, drawing from your scrap collection or from a specific colour theme.

Workshops are also offered through The County Art Workshops.

Fee Schedules for Guilds and Quilt Stores available upon request.

Teaching Experience:

• Operates a studio, Gretony Quilts in Picton, Ontario.
• Conducts studio workshops and retreats, also trunk shows, lectures and workshops at quilt guilds and workshops at quilt stores
• Conducted workshop at Ontario Quilting Connection's 'Geneva Conference'
• Conducted workshop at Loyalist College, Summer Art Program
• Has developed patterns that are available in stores and on this web site  

	One-session workshop $45.00 Cdn - $35.00 US Secure online payment - Visa & Mastercard
	Two-session workshop $80.00 Cdn - $60.00 US Secure online payment - Visa & Mastercard

Studio Workshops - 6 hours

• Spend a pleasant day with fellow quilters in a relaxed country atmosphere
• Exchange ideas, learn a new project / technique.
• Small intimate classes where you will receive highly personalized attention.
• Maximum 6 students per class
• Groups interested in specific project(s) can also be arranged (min 4 persons)
• Fee includes lunch, all fees are payable at time of registration.

Weekend Retreat $300.00 Cdn - $225.00 US Secure online payment - Visa & Mastercard

Weekend Retreats - Friday evening to Sunday afternoon

• Spend a pleasant weekend, with fellow quilters in a relaxed country atmosphere.
• Exchange ideas, learn a new project / technique.
• Small intimate classes where you will receive highly personalized attention.
• Assistance with your project is offered throughout your entire stay
• Shared accommodation, max. 6 persons, min.4 persons, all meals included
• Cost per person $300.00 Cdn - $225.00 US payable at time of registration.
• Group interested in other than weekends and /or specific project(s) can also be arranged. (min. 4 persons).

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How to find us [click here for map]
From Toronto: Follow the 401 east to Trenton, Take exit 522, Wooler Rd, To Highway 33, Stay on 33 through Picton. We are located on Highway 33, (Loyalist Parkway), 6 km east of Picton
From Kingston: Follow the 401 west to Highway 49, Follow 49 south to Picton, Turn left to Highway 33 in Picton and follow 33 as above.

For more information, or to make reservations, contact Greta at:

Ph: 613-476-7810, e-mail: greta@gretonyquilts.com
Fax #: 613-476-2397