Honoring Today's Quiltmaker Through Exceptional Exhibits and Education
The National Quilt Museum is a wonderful environment to immerse yourself in quilts and quiltmaking! Janome sewing machines are available on loan courtesy of one of our workshop sponsors, Janome, and the museum will do its best to help you with any other special needs.
Internationally Known Instructors
Each year a variety of leading quilt artists teach at the museum, working with quilting students from around the world. A variety of techniques are taught from beginner to advanced. Students often make close friends...as well as have fun.
Exceptional Classrooms
Our studio classrooms are designed to provide in-depth workshops that allow exceptional artist-student interaction. Clean, well-lit, they are designed for superior teacher student interaction.
Adult Workshops
Youth Quilt Camps
Scout Activities
School Block Challenge
Junior Quilters Club
Education Events
August
16augAll Day18Easy Machine Methods for Traditional Applique and EPPwith Kris Vierra
Event Details
Have you always loved the look of needle turn applique, but hated the time involved? Wanted to make a Grandma's flower garden quilt, but didn't want to spend months hand
Event Details
Have you always loved the look of needle turn applique, but hated the time involved? Wanted to make a Grandma’s flower garden quilt, but didn’t want to spend months hand piecing? Students will learn how to do fast and easy needle turn projects using their sewing machine. We will then expand on this method and I will show you my super easy machine method for English Paper piecing. NO marking, no paper removal and no “Y” seams involved. We will cover how to make and piece a variety of different hexagon quilt all on your domestic sewing machine.
Time
August 16 (Thursday) - 18 (Saturday) CST
Location
The National Quilt Museum Classroom
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky
September
04sep2:30 pm4:30 pmJunior QuiltersYouth Education
Event Details
The Museum is delighted with the success of our Junior Quilters & Textile Artists Club (JQTA), which normally meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 2:30 - 4:30
Event Details
The Museum is delighted with the success of our Junior Quilters & Textile Artists Club (JQTA), which normally meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. These young ladies and gentlemen are exceeding our expectations and fulfilling their own goals of becoming great quilters and textile artists.
Young aspiring quilters and textile artists are invited to join.
Time
(Tuesday) 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CST
Location
The National Quilt Museum Classroom
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky
October
02oct2:30 pm4:30 pmJunior QuiltersYouth Education
Event Details
The Museum is delighted with the success of our Junior Quilters & Textile Artists Club (JQTA), which normally meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 2:30 - 4:30
Event Details
The Museum is delighted with the success of our Junior Quilters & Textile Artists Club (JQTA), which normally meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. These young ladies and gentlemen are exceeding our expectations and fulfilling their own goals of becoming great quilters and textile artists.
Young aspiring quilters and textile artists are invited to join.
Time
(Tuesday) 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CST
Location
The National Quilt Museum Classroom
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky
11octAll Day13The Goose is Loose!with Gail Garber
Event Details
This is Gail’s most popular class, by far! It introduces the student to original design in free-form shapes. Learn the drafting and piecing techniques for flying geese in the round,
Event Details
This is Gail’s most popular class, by far! It introduces the student to original design in free-form shapes. Learn the drafting and piecing techniques for flying geese in the round, loose curves, or swirls. It is sew easy to do; students are often surprised at the simplicity of the technique, taught with no scary math words! This class will focus on creating, drafting and stitching original designs. This is the perfect opportunity to bring along a special piece of fabric that you would like to feature in your quilt!
Time
October 11 (Thursday) - 13 (Saturday) CST
Location
The National Quilt Museum Classroom
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky
November
06nov2:30 pm4:30 pmJunior QuiltersYouth Education
Event Details
The Museum is delighted with the success of our Junior Quilters & Textile Artists Club (JQTA), which normally meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 2:30 - 4:30
Event Details
The Museum is delighted with the success of our Junior Quilters & Textile Artists Club (JQTA), which normally meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. These young ladies and gentlemen are exceeding our expectations and fulfilling their own goals of becoming great quilters and textile artists.
Young aspiring quilters and textile artists are invited to join.
Time
(Tuesday) 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CST
Location
The National Quilt Museum Classroom
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky
December
04dec2:30 pm4:30 pmJunior QuiltersYouth Education
Event Details
The Museum is delighted with the success of our Junior Quilters & Textile Artists Club (JQTA), which normally meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 2:30 - 4:30
Event Details
The Museum is delighted with the success of our Junior Quilters & Textile Artists Club (JQTA), which normally meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. These young ladies and gentlemen are exceeding our expectations and fulfilling their own goals of becoming great quilters and textile artists.
Young aspiring quilters and textile artists are invited to join.
Time
(Tuesday) 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CST
Location
The National Quilt Museum Classroom
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky
January
01jan2:30 pm4:30 pmJunior QuiltersYouth Education
Event Details
The Museum is delighted with the success of our Junior Quilters & Textile Artists Club (JQTA), which normally meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 2:30 - 4:30
Event Details
The Museum is delighted with the success of our Junior Quilters & Textile Artists Club (JQTA), which normally meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. These young ladies and gentlemen are exceeding our expectations and fulfilling their own goals of becoming great quilters and textile artists.
Young aspiring quilters and textile artists are invited to join.
Time
(Tuesday) 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CST
Location
The National Quilt Museum Classroom
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky
February
05feb2:30 pm4:30 pmJunior QuiltersYouth Education
Event Details
The Museum is delighted with the success of our Junior Quilters & Textile Artists Club (JQTA), which normally meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 2:30 - 4:30
Event Details
The Museum is delighted with the success of our Junior Quilters & Textile Artists Club (JQTA), which normally meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. These young ladies and gentlemen are exceeding our expectations and fulfilling their own goals of becoming great quilters and textile artists.
Young aspiring quilters and textile artists are invited to join.
Time
(Tuesday) 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CST
Location
The National Quilt Museum Classroom
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky
March
05mar2:30 pm4:30 pmJunior QuiltersYouth Education
Event Details
The Museum is delighted with the success of our Junior Quilters & Textile Artists Club (JQTA), which normally meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 2:30 - 4:30
Event Details
The Museum is delighted with the success of our Junior Quilters & Textile Artists Club (JQTA), which normally meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. These young ladies and gentlemen are exceeding our expectations and fulfilling their own goals of becoming great quilters and textile artists.
Young aspiring quilters and textile artists are invited to join.
Time
(Tuesday) 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CST
Location
The National Quilt Museum Classroom
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky
April
02apr2:30 pm4:30 pmJunior QuiltersYouth Education
Event Details
The Museum is delighted with the success of our Junior Quilters & Textile Artists Club (JQTA), which normally meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 2:30 - 4:30
Event Details
The Museum is delighted with the success of our Junior Quilters & Textile Artists Club (JQTA), which normally meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. These young ladies and gentlemen are exceeding our expectations and fulfilling their own goals of becoming great quilters and textile artists.
Young aspiring quilters and textile artists are invited to join.
Time
(Tuesday) 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CST
Location
The National Quilt Museum Classroom
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky
