The annual Australasian Quilt Convention & Expo (AQC) is on again between April 29 – May 2, 2010 in Victoria. Amongst the beautiful surrounds of the heritage listed, Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton, AQC provides the perfect environment to learn from some of the best Australian and international tutors or to just be inspired by a collection of world class quilting exhibitions. Bookings are underway for the classes and the early bird rate will soon expire (November 30) so get in quick!
LEARN from the best quiltersIf you want to take your quilting to a new level then don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from some of the world’s best. You can book to attend the Convention component of AQC and learn with Frieda Anderson (USA); make a glitzy quilt using a microwave with Annette Morgan (UK); brush up on colour and design with Rosalie Dace (RSA) just to name a few! Australian quilting extraordinaires such as Susanne Cody, Pam Furniss and Sue Dennis are also holding classes throughout the Convention so don’t miss out. The early bird booking rate expires November 30 so book now. Click HERE for more details, to book a class package, to attend the Gala Dinner or to go to the fabulous Welcome Cocktail Party.
SEE the best quilts
There’s no need to travel far and wide to see the best quilts – AQC brings them to you. See the winners from every annual state guild in Australia and the NANZQ event in New Zealand. Enjoy the world premiere of the much anticipated Twelve exhibition and journey into the world of international art quilting as Out of the Fold showcases the cutting edge work of UK art quilters. Prepare to be inspired by many other exhibitions and click HERE for further information on the Quilt Show.
CHALLENGE yourself against the best
Here's your opportunity to win significant prize money and have your quilt displayed at AQC. Australian Patchwork & Quilting and AQC present the 2010 Challenge with the theme ‘Remember’. Finalists will tour around Australia. Entries close February 10, 2010 so start stitching! For more information on how to enter the Challenge click HERE.
For lovers of all things textile and quilting the Australasian Quilt Convention & Expo presents you with a rare opportunity to be taught by world renowned tutors without leaving Australia. Make sure you are there this year and find out what everyone raves about! Head to www.aqc.com.au to find out more.
