Beginning Collage

DATE & TIME:

July 23, 2026
10:30–2:30 (class will begin promptly, so please arrive on time)
Students may stay until 4:30 to continue working; however, the instructor is only scheduled until 2:30.

Don’t have a sewing machine? Contact our machine department to learn about class specials.

CLASSROOM COURTESY:

For the comfort of all students, please avoid wearing heavy perfume, cologne, or heavily scented products when attending classes. Your consideration helps everyone have a safe and enjoyable experience.

SKILL LEVEL:

All skill levels welcome

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About This Class

You will learn the “parchment pressing” technique of fabric collage. Your beginning collage kit includes the Sunflower pattern, fabric pieces backed with Steam‑a‑Seam, and parchment paper. Kim will walk you through both free‑form cutting and tracing techniques—skills that apply to any collage pattern, including Laura Heine designs.

Kim has simplified the collage process into three basic steps: cutting, arranging, pressing. You’ll assemble your entire Sunflower on parchment paper and then lift and position it onto the background fabric of your choosing. This streamlined method eliminates the need for Pattern Ease or silicone mats and makes collage faster, easier, and more accessible.

Once you’ve learned this technique, you’ll be able to tackle larger collage projects by breaking them into manageable components.

Please note: Class time does not include quilting or binding your project. If you wish to fully finish your piece and plan to stay beyond the instructor’s scheduled time, consider bringing your sewing machine. A sewing machine is not required for the class itself.

What We’ll Cover

This class includes demonstrations, guided work time, and hands‑on instruction. The format is as follows:

• Overview of collage methods (15 minutes)
• Demonstration of the parchment pressing technique (45 minutes)
• Student work time with instructor guidance (1.5 hours)
• 30‑minute break — shop for background fabric if needed
• Final pressing demonstration (15 minutes)
• Student work time to finish collage with instructor help (30 minutes)
• Discussion of quilting and binding your collage (15 minutes)

Photos and video using your phone are welcome during instruction.

Materials Included

• Sunflower collage pattern
• Fabric pieces backed with Steam‑a‑Seam
• Parchment paper

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 5 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

Kim Andersen
Kim has been part of the Quilting Mayhem family for several years and is passionate about quilting and collage art. She has an approachable, friendly teaching style and loves encouraging students as they explore new techniques. Kim teaches multiple classes at QM and enjoys helping students build confidence in quilting, sewing, binding, and creative fabric methods.