Art Gallery displays
Elk Grove Fine Arts Center – 9020 Elk Grove Blvd. #101, Elk Grove, CA
Gallery 10 – 15A Eureka Street, Sutter Creek, CA (Through the end of May 2026)
Upcoming Lectures and Workshops
2026
April
Quilt! Knit! Stitch!
April 10
10:15am – 11:15am Lecture: “Wacky Organizing”.
April 11
9:00am – 5:00pm Workshop: Fun Fiber Mosaics
April 12
9:00am – 12:00pm Workshop: From Orphan to Art
St. Louis, Missouri
Northern California Quilt Council (NCQC)
April 15
10:00am – 12:00pm Meet the Teachers
Pleasant Hill , CA
Quilt Guilds of the North Quarter (QGNQ)
April 25
11:00am – 1:00pm Meet the Teachers
Willits, CA
Independence Hall Quilters
April 27
11:00am – 1:00pm Lecture: “The Wacky Doodle Trunk Show”
Arnold, CA
May
“Shaping Fiber into Art”
May 1 – 30
Exhibit
May 2
4:00pm – 7:00pm Artist Reception
May 15
9:00am Lecture: 2:00pm – 3:00pm “The Wackiest Trunk Show in the West”
Elk Grove Fine Arts Center
Elk Grove, CA
Global Quilt Connection
May 15 – 16
All Star Sampler
9:00am – 1:00pm Demonstratin: Mixed Media Magic
ZOOM link coming soon.
July
UK Festival of Quilts
July 28
9:30am – 4:30pm Academy Workshop: Quilted Jigsaw Puzzles
July 30
10:30am – 12:00pm Quick and Easy class: Artful Memories
Birmingham, England
August
Valley Oak Quilt Guild
Aug. 13
10:00am Lecture: “The Wacky Doodle Trunk Show”
Aug. 14
9:00am Workshop: Quilted Jigsaw Puzzles
Tulare, CA
September
Red Rose Quilters Guild
Sept. 8
7:00pm EST ZOOM Lecture: “Wacky Organizing”
Lancaster, PA
Sacramento Open Studios
Sept. 18 – 20
Art Show and Sale 10:00am – 5:00pm
The MACC
Rancho Cordova, CA
Golden Valley Quilters Guild
Sept. 24
7:00pm Lecture:”UFO’s”
Sept. 26
9:00am – 4:00pm Workshop: From Orphan to Art
October
Northern California Quilt Council (NCQC)
Oct. 14
10:00am – 1:00pm ZOOM Meet the Teachers
November
Puyallup Valley Quilters
Nov. 4 6:30pm ZOOM Lecture: “Challenges: What to do?”
Puyallup, WA
What Makes Our Events Uniquely Wacky?
Discover why our fiber art workshops and classes are a stitch above the rest!
At thewackydoodlequilter.com, each event is a vibrant patchwork of creativity, laughter, and skill-building. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned stitcher, our calendar is packed with playful learning and community spirit. Here’s what sets our classes apart:
Hands-On Creativity
Dive right in! Our workshops are designed for maximum participation—no wallflowers here! Get your hands busy and your imagination running wild.
✓ Interactive sessions with expert guidance
✓ Plenty of materials and inspiration
✓ Make real projects to take home
Welcoming Community
Join a flock of fellow fiber fanatics! Our events foster a warm, supportive space where everyone belongs (yes, even if you can’t sew a straight line—yet).
✓ Connect with like-minded creatives
✓ Inclusive, friendly vibe
✓ Share laughs and stories as you stitch
All Skill Levels Welcome
Whether you’re threading your first needle or quilting your hundredth masterpiece, you’ll find classes tailored to your pace and interest.
✓ Beginner to advanced topics covered
✓ Gentle, encouraging instruction
✓ Grow your skills at your own pace
Playful Atmosphere
Serious about fun! Expect giggles, creative games, and a splash of whimsy in every session. Learning is best served with a side of silliness.
✓ Light-hearted activities and challenges
✓ Celebrate happy accidents
✓ Make memories, not just quilts
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