Paramount Center for the Arts

Experiencer Level: Beginner, no prior experience required

Every Other Tuesday October 13-November 10, 6-8:30pm (3 sessions total)

Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating)

Join us for this exciting series to get you quilting!

This introductory level course will cover all the steps for completing a beautiful Shoofly Shuffle quilt on your home sewing machine:

Sessions will include learning how to cut your fabric, coordinate and arrange blocks, sandwich baste and assemble panels, learn the All By Myself method for squaring up and joining the quilted sections, attach bindings, and finally how attach a label to document your hard work!

This class will offer a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for brand new quilters and those looking for a refresher course!

Please note that students will have work to complete outside of class, which will be discussed at each session!

Class supply list, please bring the following:

Sewing machine in good working order – Don’t forget the foot pedal, power cord, bobbins and extra needles!

Rotary Cutting Equipment: Rotary cutter Cutting mat (18x24) Rulers : 6” x 24” & Square 9+ inches

Notions: Scissors, pins, seam ripper, thread to match your fabric selection, and your favorite if not listed.

Fabrics: 1¼ yd focus fabric 9 coordinating ¼ yds or fat quarters 3½ yds backing ½ yd binding 54 x 64 batting

Pattern: Shoofly Shuffle by A Certain Something Textile Creation Included in class cost – available at first class

Note – Backing and batting yardages include the yardage needed to complete the quilt using the ALL BY MYSELF quilt as you go method taught in class.

Studio Practices- What to Expect While You Are Creating with Us!

The Paramount Center for the Arts welcomes all people to the Studios with the expectation of inclusion and respect towards all, including yourself, fellow students, instructors, staff and volunteers.

Instructor Prep Time: Please allow your instructor time to prepare your classroom; if you arrive more than 15 minutes earlier than the class start time, please explore one of our onsite exhibition spaces or wait in the Lobby in the Visual Arts Department.

Cleaning: Please help keep the Studios a welcoming space by cleaning up your area before departing the building.

Food and Beverage: The Visual Arts Department offers a Lobby Area for students and instructors to enjoy food and beverages. There is an onsite microwave and refrigerator, along with vending machines. For your safety, we ask that you please do not eat in any of the Studios.

Ceramics Studios: To ensure the appropriate firing temperatures and to protect the kilns, all clay must be purchased through the Paramount Center for the Arts, no outside clay bodies or glazes should be introduced to the Studios. If you have any questions about clay and glazes, please connect with our Ceramics Technician.

Supplies and Materials: For the safety and wellbeing of all visitors to the Paramount, we ask that materials that are used in the studios are the recommended brands and grade, as described in the materials list, or are approved by Paramount Staff.

Open Studio Access: Ceramic Artists are welcome and encouraged to utilize the Studio outside of class. September to May Studio availability is Monday through Wednesday 10am-9pm and Thursday through Saturday 10am-4pm, when classes are not in session. Please check the calendars posted outside the Pottery and Handbuilding Studios to see when studios are open and available for use!  

Weather Closures:  In the event of severe weather, the Visual Arts Department will update the phone messages on the Information Desk (320) 257-3125, announce closures on the Paramount website homepage, and will communicate via email to any students whose class meeting time is impacted by the closure.

Accessibility Statement: The Paramount Center for the Arts welcomes all guests, artists and patrons alike, and affirms our commitment to offering programming and services that are accessible to all. 

The Paramount welcomes comments and suggestions about how we might continue to improve our programs and services for visitors with disabilities and is committed to improve experiences for every patron.

Please contact our Box Office, to offer feedback or make requests: BKing@paramountarts.org  or call  320-257-3127.