Courses
Gather together with makers of all levels to learn new skills and celebrate traditional crafts and regenerative living. Whether you're interested in half-day workshops or multi-week courses, there's something for everyone! Located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, we offer hands-on experiences in a variety of subjects, all taught in either the beautiful studios at the New Brunswick College of Craft & Design (NBCCD) or one of our partnering locations.
Crazy Quilting – Cat Candow
May 17 @ 9:00 am - May 18 @ 4:00 pm
$164.00 – $169.00
2-DAY WORKSHOP – May 17 & 18, 2025 | 9 am – 4 pm
Learn to piece together a quilt block by hand and explore historic and modern embroidery techniques to create a richly embellished crazy quilt. Your finished piece can be displayed as a wall hanging, pillow cover, or framed artwork. No sewing experience is needed, but good hand-eye coordination is helpful.
On day one, you’ll arrange fabrics, piece your quilt block and begin embellishing with ribbons, lace, and trims. Day two focuses on embroidery stitches, followed by beads, sequins, and final decorative touches to complete your design.
TICKET PRICING & MATERIAL COST:
Regular ticket price (March 26, 12 pm): $205 + taxes (HST)
NBCCD staff, faculty, and current students (including 2023 graduates) receive 20% off regular ticket sales while supplies last. Find the NBCCD Discount ticket below.
Additional material fees: $20 to be paid to the instructor on the day of the workshop
Additional instructions: Please bring reading glasses (if you need them for close up), basic sewing supplies if you already have them (scissors which can cut fabric, pins, ruler) and any special pieces of fabric, trims, or buttons you would like to incorporate (optional).
FAQ and refund information can be found at the bottom of this page.
THE INSTRUCTOR:
Raised in Germany under her grandmother’s sewing table, Cat took her first stitches around age 3, attempting to make pants for her Teddy. She learned to crochet and cross stitch around the same time as learning to read and write but with much more enthusiasm. She moved to Canada as an exchange student and stayed to complete her diploma in Fashion Design from the New Brunswick College of Craft & Design (NBCCD). After spending 3 years in England making theater costumes, Cat returned to Canada and has been sewing, teaching, and making art ever since.
Learn more about what we do at Honeybee Folk School and what courses we have coming up!
FAQ
Refunds
If a request for a refund is submitted at least 14 days before the course begins, you will be eligible for a 94% refund. A 6% deduction will cover the administration costs and stripe service fee. For refund requests made between 8 and 13 days before the course begins, a 75% refund will be granted. If a refund request is received within 7 days or less before the course start date, a refund will not be issued unless we can fill your spot with another participant. In the event that a participant cannot attend an in-person course due to illness, they can receive a Honeybee voucher for 75% of the value of their course that can be paid towards another class in the future. The participant will need to notify the Honeybee Coordinator before the course begins.
Cancellations
If a workshop is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances regarding the instructor facilities or low enrolment, a 100% refund will be granted to registered participants. If class is cancelled due to weather, the course will be moved to the following weekend (unless otherwise specified). If you cannot attend the new scheduled time, you will be granted a 100% refund.
For more information regarding cancellations, refunds, and our policies, please refer to our frequently asked questions.