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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

  • Getting Into MY Good Trouble
    Getting Into MY Good Trouble
    Sat, Mar 01
    Mar 01, 2025, 10:00 AM – May 03, 2025, 4:00 PM
    Civil Rights Memorial Center, 400 Washington Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
    Quilters will share through fiber how they will continue the legacy of Congressman John Lewis
  • Good Trouble Quilts Book Talk and Signing
    Good Trouble Quilts Book Talk and Signing
    Sat, May 17
    May 17, 2025, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
    Shrine of the Black Madonna, 944 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
    O.V. Brantley will share behind the scenes details of the John Lewis trilogy of exhibits.
  • Good Trouble Quilts Book Signing & Reception
    Good Trouble Quilts Book Signing & Reception
    Fri, Aug 01
    Aug 01, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Atlanta, 915 New Hope Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
  • LECTURE: From Best of Show at the Atlanta Quilt Festival to the High Museum
    LECTURE: From Best of Show at the Atlanta Quilt Festival to the High Museum
    Sat, Aug 02
    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
  • Opening Reception of the Atlanta Quilt Festival
    Opening Reception of the Atlanta Quilt Festival
    Sun, Aug 03
    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.
  • Atlanta Quilt Festival Juried Exhibit
    Atlanta Quilt Festival Juried Exhibit
    Sun, Aug 03
    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.
  • Crazy Quilt Class
    Crazy Quilt Class
    Fri, Aug 08
    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
  • Beginning Paper Piecing Class
    Beginning Paper Piecing Class
    Fri, Aug 08
    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!
  • T-Shirt Quilt Class
    T-Shirt Quilt Class
    Sat, Aug 09
    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
  • Beginning Quilting
    Beginning Quilting
    Sat, Aug 09
    Aug 09, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road
    Learn to quilt at the Atlanta Quilt Festival!
  • LECTURE: Growing Up in Gee’s Bend
    LECTURE: Growing Up in Gee’s Bend
    Sat, Aug 09
    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.
  • Friday Master Class - Repurposed Denim Quilt
    Friday Master Class - Repurposed Denim Quilt
    Fri, Aug 15
    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
  • Saturday Master Class - Repurposed Denim Quilt
    Saturday Master Class - Repurposed Denim Quilt
    Sat, Aug 16
    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
  • Youth Introduction to Quilting
    Youth Introduction to Quilting
    Sat, Aug 16
    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!
  • “From Warm to Worn” Lecture/Trunk Show by Sandra Lee Chandler
    “From Warm to Worn” Lecture/Trunk Show by Sandra Lee Chandler
    Sat, Aug 16
    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.
  • Beginning Hand Quilting
    Beginning Hand Quilting
    Fri, Aug 22
    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.
  • AI as a Tool in Quilting
    AI as a Tool in Quilting
    Sat, Aug 23
    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.
  • Beginning Free Motion Quilting
    Beginning Free Motion Quilting
    Sat, Aug 23
    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.

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