Garden Mini Quilt Workshop

Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 February, 10am-3pm

Join Eilidh Weir (All That is BRAW) for a two-day mini quilt workshop celebrating the transition from winter to spring. Across two sessions. Across two sessions, we’ll explore the textures, colours and creatures of the spring garden, and learn how to translate these into a hand stitched quilted artwork using free form patchwork, appliqué and basic stitching. This is a space to celebrate the return of growth, connect with the land, and reframe waste materials into something beautiful, functional, and meaningful.

What to expect

Day 1:
Saturday 7 February, 10am-3pm.
We will explore the garden at Forgan Arts Centre taking inspiration from fresh growth, and spend a little time drawing our findings and learning how to translate our ideas onto fabric. We will learn the different elements of a quilt and begin work on our quilt top, learning piecing, appliqué and embroidery.

Day 2:
Sunday 8 February, 10am-3pm.
We will finish our quilt top and go on to create the structure of our quilts with the batting and back layers. Eilidh will show how to make the soft squashy batting layer out of old clothes at the end of their life – making your quilt a true celebration of renewal. Finishing by binding our quilt and adding tabs for hanging.

Materials

No prior drawing or sewing skills necessary, just the ability to hold a needle and thread.
Please bring any old clothing or textiles you might like to include, but don’t worry, if you don’t have anything, there will be lots of fabric provided.

About the the Artist

Eilidh Weir is a multidisciplinary artist and workshop facilitator whose work celebrates biodiversity, composting, community and care. Through joyful, practical sessions, Eilidh invites people to reimagine what’s “waste” and explore how creative reuse can nourish both planet and people.