Quilt Camp 2024

Description

Registration for Quilt Camp 2024 is Closed. We hope to see you next summer in June  2025!

Quilt Camp is for youth ages 7-17 interested in quilting! Each session is 4 days (Mon.-Thurs.) for 2.5 hours each day. Campers will learn quilting skills and techniques while using sewing machines to create their own quilt from start to finish. Campers in all sessions will explore the exhibits in the museum galleries each day. All materials & instruction are provided, along with a small snack (such as lemonade & pretzels,/goldfish/animal crackers/etc).

If the cost of Camp is prohibitive for any reason, please use promo code at checkout: QCscholarship or contact Becky at bglasby@quiltmuseum.org for Scholarship Information.

Quilt Camp Levels

Beginner Camp: Ages 7-17 There are 4 sessions available so choose the one that fits your schedule best. All Beginner sessions will make the same project. Beginner quilters focus on the basics of quilting such as machine piecing, ironing, and finishing the quilt.

Beginner Sessions:

Beginner I - June 10-13 9:30am - 12:00pm

Beginner II  - June 10-13 2:00pm-4:30pm

Beginner III - June 24-27 9:30am - 12:00pm

Beginner IV - June 24-27 2:00pm-4:30pm

Intermediate Camp: Ages 11-17 Minimum of 2 years of Beginner Camp or similar sewing experience. In addition to skills from Beginner level, Intermediate campers learn how to safely use a rotary cutter, how to cut and measure their fabrics.

Intermediate Session: June 17-20 9:30am - 12:00pm

Advanced Camp: Ages 13-17 Minimum of 2 years of Intermediate Camp, or ability to safely use a rotary cutter. Advanced campers continue to hone the skills from previous levels, and explore other types of quilt making such as curved piecing, foundation paper piecing, or other methods that will expand their quilt knowledge.

Advanced Session: June 17-20 2:00pm - 4:30pm

 

Date & Time

Jun 10 - 27, 2024

Venue Details

National Quilt Museum

215 Jefferson St.
Paducah, Kentucky 42001

The National Quilt Museum, Inc.