REGISTER FOR WORKSHOPS

The Atlanta Quilt Festival is pleased to present it's largest lineup of classes ever!

The entire month of August will be a time for learning, growing and enjoying.

Review our workshop lineup which features the things you have always wanted to learn with some of the best teachers in the quilt world.

Class size is limited so register for your preferred classes as soon as possible.

Support and thank our sponsors because their generosity allows AQF to keep the cost of classes low.

Upcoming Events

Fri, Aug 01
Good Trouble Quilts Book Signing & Reception
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Aug 01, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Atlanta, 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
Sat, Aug 02
LECTURE: From Best of Show at the Atlanta Quilt Festival to the High Museum
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Aug 02, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Atlanta, 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
Carolyn White shares her quilt journey
Sun, Aug 03
Opening Reception of the Atlanta Quilt Festival
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Aug 03, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Southwest Arts, 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
Be the first to see the quilts and dolls of the Atlanta Quilt Festival. Shop vendors. Vote for best of show. Attend the Ribbon Ceremony at 2 pm.
Sun, Aug 03
Atlanta Quilt Festival Juried Exhibit
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Aug 03, 2025, 5:00 PM – Sep 06, 2025, 5:00 PM
Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road
View over 100 quilts created prodominantly by African-American quilters.
Fri, Aug 08
Crazy Quilt Class
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Aug 08, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
Learn to crazy quilt by making a 10-12” sample
Fri, Aug 08
Beginning Paper Piecing Class
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Aug 08, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
Take your quilts to the next level!
Sat, Aug 09
T-Shirt Quilt Class
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Aug 09, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road
Finally your old t-shirts can have a useful and memorable purpose
Sat, Aug 09
Beginning Quilting
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Aug 09, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road
Learn to quilt at the Atlanta Quilt Festival!
Sat, Aug 09
LECTURE: Growing Up in Gee’s Bend
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Aug 09, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
Willie Pettway shares his memories of growing up in up in Gee’s Bend, AL.
Fri, Aug 15
Friday Master Class - Repurposed Denim Quilt
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Aug 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Atlanta, 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
Learn to expand your creativity from Master Quilter Sandra Lee Chandler
Sat, Aug 16
Saturday Master Class - Repurposed Denim Quilt
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Aug 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Atlanta, 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
Learn to expand your creativity from Master Quilter Sandra Lee Chandler
Sat, Aug 16
Youth Introduction to Quilting
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Aug 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
Learn to use a sewing machine and make your first quilt! Parents welcome!
Sat, Aug 16
“From Warm to Worn” Lecture/Trunk Show by Sandra Lee Chandler
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Aug 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Atlanta, 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
See the quilts of Sandra Lee Chandler and hear her story.
Fri, Aug 22
Beginning Hand Quilting
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Aug 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
Learn the timeless art of hand quilting.
Sat, Aug 23
AI as a Tool in Quilting
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Aug 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
This class will help you understand how to use AI in your quilting.
Sat, Aug 23
Beginning Free Motion Quilting
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Aug 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
Add some pizzazz to your quilts! Learn to free motion quilt. Pat Batine will show you how.
Sat, Aug 23
LECTURE: The Quest to Uncover Family Quilt Legacies
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Aug 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
Learn how to document your family quilt treasures.
Fri, Aug 29
Pixel Quilt Workshop
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Aug 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
Learn the technique to create a pixel quilt

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