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REGISTER FOR WORKSHOPS

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

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

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

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

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

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Upcoming Events

  • Beading for Quilts
    Beading for Quilts
    Sat, Aug 01
    Aug 01, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
    Instructor Jane McAllister will teach you how to add sparkle, texture, and personality to your quilts in this fun beginner-friendly class
  • Beginning Hand Applique
    Beginning Hand Applique
    Sat, Aug 01
    Aug 01, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road
    Learn the finer points of hand applique from Master Quilter Melinda Rushing.
  • LECTURE: Creating With African Textiles
    LECTURE: Creating With African Textiles
    Sat, Aug 01
    Aug 01, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
    Lisa Shepard shares her journey using African textiles.
  • Opening Reception of the Atlanta Quilt Festival
    Opening Reception of the Atlanta Quilt Festival
    Sun, Aug 02
    Aug 02, 2026, 11:00 AM – 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.
  • Bag Making Class
    Bag Making Class
    Fri, Aug 07
    Aug 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
    Instructor Edith Jones takes you thru the step by step process of bag making
  • Beginning Free Motion Quilting
    Beginning Free Motion Quilting
    Fri, Aug 07
    Aug 07, 2026, 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.
  • Instagram for Quilters & Social Media
    Instagram for Quilters & Social Media
    Sat, Aug 08
    Aug 08, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
    Get started showcasing your quilts to a new audience. Lecturer Brittany Hervey will take you thru the importance of social media in quilting.
  • Kaleidoscope Pinwheel Quilt Class (Stack & Wack)
    Kaleidoscope Pinwheel Quilt Class (Stack & Wack)
    Sat, Aug 08
    Aug 08, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
    Mary Neely Clendeninn will teach you how to create an octagon kaleidoscope quilt
  • Beginning Quilting
    Beginning Quilting
    Sat, Aug 08
    Aug 08, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road
    Learn to quilt at the Atlanta Quilt Festival!
  • LECTURE: Lessons in Vintage Quilts
    LECTURE: Lessons in Vintage Quilts
    Sat, Aug 08
    Aug 08, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
    Peggy Beaman will show you how to collect, care for and date your own vintage quilts
  • MASTER CLASS: Learn the Niemeyer Way with Jeanette Walton
    MASTER CLASS: Learn the Niemeyer Way with Jeanette Walton
    Fri, Aug 14
    Aug 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    City of South Fulton Southwest Arts Cent, 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
    Create “Star Baby” quilt using paper piecing.
  • Hand Embroidery Class
    Hand Embroidery Class
    Fri, Aug 14
    Aug 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
    Instructor Nancy Franklin will teach you how to use embroidery stitches to bring your fabric art to life
  • MASTER CLASS: Learn the Niemeyer Way with Jeanette Walton
    MASTER CLASS: Learn the Niemeyer Way with Jeanette Walton
    Sat, Aug 15
    Aug 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    City of South Fulton Southwest Arts Cent, 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
    Create “Star Baby” quilt using paper piecing.
  • Youth Introduction to Quilting
    Youth Introduction to Quilting
    Sat, Aug 15
    Aug 15, 2026, 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!
  • Jeanette Walton Trunk Show
    Jeanette Walton Trunk Show
    Sat, Aug 15
    Aug 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    City of South Fulton Southwest Arts Cent, 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
    Follow Judy Niemeyer certified instructor Jeanette Walton as she shares her prize winning quilts.
  • Confident Beginner Quilting Class
    Confident Beginner Quilting Class
    Fri, Aug 21
    Aug 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Rd
    Refresh your quilting skills in this class taught by Jennifer Morris.
  • Beginning Hand Quilting
    Beginning Hand Quilting
    Fri, Aug 21
    Aug 21, 2026, 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.
  • Silk Painting 101
    Silk Painting 101
    Sat, Aug 22
    Aug 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
    Discover the beauty of painting on silk , and add luminous color and expressive design to your quilts in this introductory silk painting class led by Amber Bond

CLASS SIGN UPS OPEN APRIL 1ST, 2026!

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