Education Outreach Opportunities will be listed here as scheduled.
Below you’ll see a list of information regarding BBQ’s Quilters’ Schoolhouse. The classes are available to all BBQ members for $15 each. Meeting programs are free to members only.
Questions? Send email to schoolhouse@boisebasinquilters.org
Social Sew Day Schoolhouse 03/29/25
Boise Rigging Supply 6750 West Victory Road, Boise, ID, United StatesBring your current sewing project and a sack lunch (feel free to bring goodies to share!) and spend a relaxed day stitching with fellow guild members! The doors will open […]
Angela Bowman Foundation Paper Piecing Art Process – BBQ Membership Program
Angela is known for fusing digital illustration and sewing to create modern quilts. She is inspired by modern technology, grid systems, geometry, nostalgia, portraits, and nature. Her work has appeared […]
Nine-Patch Pizzazz Schoolhouse – April 26, 2025
Boise Rigging Supply 6750 West Victory Road, Boise, ID, United StatesGuild members Carolyn Blackwelder and Phyllis Kizer would love to share with you the fun, simple "Nine-Patch Pizzazz" technique that they have used to create some very delightful quilts. […]
Riley Blake Fabrics by Jami Herndon 05/15/25
Guild member Jami Herndon will share a little bit with us about her job as a representative for Riley Blake Fabrics. Jami says, "Have you ever considered how a shop […]
“Large Scale Minimal” by Ashelyn Downs BBQ Membership Meeting Program
Boise Church of Christ 2000 Eldorado Street, Boise, ID, United StatesAshelyn Downs found her sewing experience, pattern writing, and design background culminating in the creation of beginner-friendly quilt patterns that represent the styles and spaces of the people who get […]
Minimal Improv Workshop by Ashelyn Downs
Cost for the workshop is $50. Refunds for cancellations may be requested until May 1st. After that date, registrations become nonrefundable . . . and any remaining openings will be […]
One Block Wonder Schoolhouse – 07/19/25 & 08/02/25
Former guild president Jennifer Price will show you how to create a "One-Block Wonder"! This is a two-part class, but your $15 registration fee will get you into both sections! […]
Not Your Granny’s Quilt show – Amanda Oros – Program 08/21/25
Amanda Oros is not only a member of our guild, but also the host of the podcast "Not Your Granny's Quilt Show" and the owner of Sweet Pea Design Co. […]
September 18 Membership Meeting Program: 2025 Quilt Show Featured Quilter – Maureen Stevens
Maureen Stevens, the featured quilter for our 2025 Quilt Show, will be the program speaker. More information wil lbe added soon.
Thread Painting 101 – Using Paint and Thread to Color Your Quilt – 2-Day Workshop (10/16/25 and 10/18/25)
Note: this is a two day workshop scheduled for Thursday, October 16, 2025, and Saturday, October 18, 2025. This two-day workshop walks participants through the hand-painting and thread-painting process that […]
Judith Phelps Guild Presentation/Trunk Show – Program 10/16/25
Judith Phelps, of Battle Ground, Washington, is an award-winning art quilter who often incorporates a combination of techniques such as applique, paint, thread painting, piecing, and 3D objects to produce […]
Thread Sketching 101 – Adding Detail and Texture to Your Quilt – 1-day Workshop
This class is intended to be accessible to people who may not be ready to follow through with Judith’s whole process, although all registrants must have some past experience […]