Upcoming Workshops
Learn something new.
Workshops provide the continuous education that is encouraged as part of the FCQ Guild mission statement. Even if the subject of the workshop is not something you’ve considered, consider the workshop as a fun way to stay engaged and learn something new.
Non-MEMBERS: Workshops become available for registration to our non-member friends, 90 days prior to Workshop Date.
Workshops are filled on a first come, first served basis.
Note: Updated fees as of January 1. 2026.
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If a registered person is unable to attend a workshop, contact Rosemary Sullivan (fcqsite@gmail.com) for a potential replacement from the waiting list should one exist. No refunds are issued unless a workshop is cancelled.
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Faith United Methodist Church
59th Street and Fairview Avenue,
Downers Grove, IL 60515
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NON-MEMBER
Full Day WKSHOP: $60
Half Day WKSHOP: $40
MEMBER:
Full Day WKSHOP: $50
Half Day WKSHOP: $30
MEMBERS: Can’t remember the Member Website / Member Workshop Registration Password?
Login to the Member area (your password). It’s near the top of the page.
Three Dimensional Flowers
Coleen Walters
February 28, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Class Level: All
This is a technique class. You will be making several different fabric origami flower blossoms. I will provide you with patterns and directions for 9 different flowers (Daffodil, Wild Begonia, Columbine, Dogtooth Violet, Dogwood, Snowdrop, Fountain Plant, Orchid, & Corn Flower). You will then be able to design your own wall hanging, quilt, table runner, table mat, mug rug, etc. This is your chance to play and design something original.
Patterns come from Kumiko Sudo’s books “Fantasies & Flowers” (1999) and “Fabled Flowers” (1996). Both books are out of print, however you may find them on eBay or Amazon if you want copies.
Register online for this class or contact Rosemary Sullivan.
Tiny Little Pieces
Giuce Giuce
March 26, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Class Level: All
Workshop Description
This workshop will build your skills and your confidence in worksing with tiny pieces, something that Giuce is known for. More details on the workshop will be available soon.
Giucy learned to sew from his grandmother, a very talented (but exacting) seamstress. While he found garment sewing a bit finicky, he discovered quilting while in college. He began with improvisational quilts before moving into modern traditional territory. “I joined Instagram shortly thereafter and quickly found myself making long distance friends in the ever-growing quilting community via social media.”
He moved around a bit but moved back to New York to pursue a career in textiles. Shortly after, he was offered a marketing position at Andover Fabrics and was promoted to multimedia manager a year later.
In 2018, he refocused his energy to fabric design and released his first collection Quantum. In 2021 he released his TENTH collection called Nonna, “an homage to my beloved grandmother and her home where I learned to sew.” His release of Sleuth is the third and final collection in a true crime series I have dubbed The Gnarls Hollow Trilogy. His newest offering, Enrapture, is in collaboration with Free Spirit fabrics and should be available November, 2025.
Giuce resides in Portland, Maine where he continues to design fabric and patterns, lecture, and teach quilting workshops.
A supply list will be available closer to the class.
Register online for this class or contact Rosemary Sullivan.