Trunk Shows and Workshops
Virtual and In-Person
Jennifer Houlden presents trunk shows and workshops to Guilds, Shops and groups of interested folk.
Learn more or contact Jen to book your group now.
Trunk Shows and Workshops
Virtual and In-PersonJennifer Houlden presents trunk shows and workshops to Guilds, Shops and groups of interested folk .
Learn more or contact Jen to book your group now.
I wanted to commend you on how well your "trunk show" seamlessly worked in a lot of valuable information about value, contrast, colour, improvisation, texture etc - you were teaching very well, even though some of the quilters in the audience may not have realized they were being taught - well done!
From all the comments we heard at our table alone you wowed them! Throughout the night everyone learned so much and the tips you shared about bindings in different colours, how odd colours can work, the corner hangers and sleeves on both ends, your sense of humour and your fabulous array of your quilts just made a fabulous presentation. As I was leaving folks were still chatting about what a great speaker you were!
Oh my goodness!!!! Your program was amazing! Your work is breathtaking.
Trunk Shows
45 – 60 Minute Presentations
Creating With Colour
What’s your favourite colour? Is there a colour you don’t like?
Creating Contrast in Your Quilts
Creating that WOW factor – how is it done?
Creating Fabric Runs
Get ready to embrace fearless creativity and dive into the world of fabric runs.
From Then to Now
Every quilt tells a story.
6 Hour Workshops
Mini Bargello Sunflower
No need to worry about perfect precision – it’s just going to be cut up!
Improv Design Class
At the end of the day you will have a masterpiece!
Icons on the Landscape Class
Transform an icon into an amazing art quilt using a variety of fabrics and techniques.
I had the biggest pleasure of attending two workshops with Jennifer Houlden. If you haven’t taken one from her you don’t know what you are missing. Great and calm teacher with so much positive reinforcement I had a great time. Looking forward to her next one in August.
Colour Magic Workshop
Take a spectacular and tantalizing journey through the world of colour.
It's All About The Lines Class
Half-Square Triangles – Oh, the possibilities are endless!
Wild and Spectacular Flowers
Embrace your wild side with free motion zigzag!
Minimalistic Landscapes Workshop
Take a spectacular and tantalizing journey through the world of colour.
Enjoyed your classes very much not to mention your great notes/info. You really made me think I could do this!!!
Blocks Unlocked
Half-Square Triangles – Oh, the possibilities are endless!
Enjoyed your classes very much not to mention your great notes/info. You really made me think I could do this!!!
Browse Jen's Patterns
Browse the full selection of Jen’s detailed, easy to follow quilt patterns.
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