Solarium Workshop

DATE & TIME:

January 16, 2027 — 10:30am to 4:30pm

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CLASSROOM COURTESY:

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SKILL LEVEL:

Confident Beginner

📋 SUPPLY LIST:

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📋 PRE‑CLASS INSTRUCTIONS:

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Pre‑class cutting is required. Please review the supply list and arrive with your fabric prepared.
This workshop uses the Solarium pattern and the Quick Straight Ruler™ — both are required.

About This Class

The Solarium quilt features a fresh combination of star blocks and compass blocks that create the illusion of overlapping shapes throughout the quilt. The design is anchored by square‑in‑square units and 16‑patch blocks, giving the quilt structure, movement, and a striking modern feel.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use the Quick Straight Ruler™ to achieve clean, accurate angles while building the Solarium blocks. Norma will guide you through block construction, layout strategies, pressing tips, and how to maintain the layered, dimensional effect that makes this pattern shine.

Whether you choose bold contrasts or soft gradients, Solarium is a rewarding project that blends precision piecing with a visually dynamic design.

What We’ll Cover

Build your angled‑piecing skills while creating Solarium’s layered star and compass blocks.

• Using the Quick Straight Ruler™ for accurate angled cuts
• Constructing star blocks, compass blocks, and supporting units
• Square‑in‑square and 16‑patch block assembly
• Maintaining the overlapping visual effect
• Layout, pressing, and quilting ideas for Solarium

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Class Policies & Helpful Notes

Timing may vary slightly depending on student needs.

Class Cancellation Policy: To receive a refund or credit for a class, cancellation must occur 7 days prior to class date.

Help us keep this class on the calendar!
This class needs a minimum of 10 students to run. If we’re below that number one week before class, the session may be cancelled. Early registration makes a big difference.

Instructor

Norma Stark
Norma has been quilting for more than 20 years, and her passion for the craft shines through in every class she teaches. As a National Quilting Teacher and Certified Sew Kind of Wonderful Instructor, she brings deep expertise, clear instruction, and contagious enthusiasm to her workshops. Norma loves helping quilters discover new techniques, build confidence, and experience the joy of creating something beautiful. Her goal is simple: to share the love of quilting and keep this timeless tradition thriving.