Booking & Registration

Information on Online Classes and In-Person Workshops, Trunk Shows & Lectures can be found here. The contract for In-Person events can be downloaded by clicking on the link in the In-Person section below.

Online Classes

You can register and pay for online classes online, by phone, by fax or by mail. To register online, go to the Online Classes section of the store either through the link at the top of the page or by clicking "Full Description" under the class listing on the Workshops page. For other methods, refer to the Ordering & Policies page. Please note that there is a limited number of spaces in each class, and registration is first-come, first-served. Online, email and phone registration are the best ways to assure that you get a place in the class you want. A materials list is sent via email after registration.

How do online classes work? An "online classroom" is set up for the class, and the weekly class materials are posted there. Download them and work through the materials at your convenience. At any time you can write questions/comments and post photos in the online classroom, and your questions are answered by RaNae in the same way, usually within 24 hours. Other class participants can comment on your questions as well, so everyone shares in the learning and teaching process. To get a feel for how it works, look at the Work-in-Progress pages on the Spiromaniacs Blog. (For even more detail about how online classes work, click here.)

In order to participate in online classes you'll need a computer with a fast enough connection to let you download documents of up to 5 pages. Instructions for signing in to the classroom and for formatting photographs for the classroom will be sent upon registration.

In-Person Workshops, Trunk Shows & Lectures

If your organization would like to book RaNae for workshops, trunk shows or lectures, please read the information below. More detailed explanations can be found in the Date Reservation form and the Contract. Click on the links below to download either document.

If you know the dates, but do not have a confirmed location or have not decided on topics, use the Date Reservation Form for now. A completed Booking Contract can be sent at a later time, but no later than 60 days prior to the event (90 days prior for international events). If your organization has its own contract, please cross out any sections that are in conflict with RaNae's contract and send both contracts. Completed forms and contracts can be mailed or faxed to the address in the forms and on the Contact page. If you have questions, please phone or email.

Workshop Fees

Workshop Fees are as follows unless stated otherwise in the workshop description:
Lectures & Trunk Shows: $400.00
Half-Day (3-hour) Workshops: $400.00 for up to 20 students. Additional students may be added for an additional fee of $10.00 per student, per day, up to a maximum of 25 students, provided classroom space is adequate.
Full-Day (6-Hour) Workshops & Multi-Day Classes: $750 per day for up to 20 students. Additional students may be added for an additional fee of $20.00 per student, per day, up to a maximum of 25 students, provided classroom space is adequate.
Note: Two half-day workshops and a lecture may be scheduled in a single day, or a full-day workshop and a lecture may be scheduled in the same day. Three half-day workshops or a full-day workshop and a half-day workshop may not be scheduled in a single day.

A deposit of $150 per day of teaching is due with the signed contract, no less than 60 days before the start of the event. In case of cancellation, please refer to the cancellation policy spelled out in the contract.

Minimum Bookings: As a general guideline, the amount of time booked must equal or exceed the travel time to get to and from the event. For example, if travel time to your event is 4 hours each way (total 8 hours) the minimum booking would be one full-day workshop or two Trunk Show/Lectures or a Trunk show and a mini-workshop within the same day. If your event is within 2 hours of New York City, the minimum is a single Trunk Show/Lecture. If in doubt, feel free to ask.

Shared Bookings: You may combine events with another presenter to meet the minimum booking and share expenses. When possible, we'll help you combine your event with other events in RaNae's calendar.

Lodging, Meals & Other Expenses

All lodging, meals and travel expenses are the responsibility of the presenting guild(s). A complete description of expenses is contained in the Date Reservation form and the Contract. Lodging may be provided in guild members' homes, provided the accomodations are non-smoking, private, clean and quiet. Meals may be provided by members or in restaurants, as suits the situation. Please provide low-fat meals with plenty of fruits and vegetables. In order to simplify accounting, a $35.00 per diem may be assessed on days when meals are not provided by the presenter.

Shared expenses: As a general rule, expenses of cooperating presenters will be divided equally among them. If RaNae has scheduled several separate presenters in a trip, travel to and accomodations at each presenter will be the responsibility of each presenter.

Materials Lists for Workshops

Materials lists for online classes are sent upon registration.

Materials lists for in-person workshops are available as downloadable PDF documents on the individual page for each workshop. These may be printed or emailed to workshop participants.

Promotional Materials

RaNae's Photo & Bio Click on this link, or on the "Meet RaNae" links at the top left of this pageand the top bar. You can download photos and copy the biography text to use in newsletters, class lists, introductions, etc.

Course descriptions and images for use in brochures and other publicity materials can be found on the individual page for each workshop.

Spiromaniacs Blog: http://spiromaniacs.wordpress.com

Lecture Hall & Classroom Requirements

Specific requirements for each class and lecture can be found on the individual page for that workshop. Please check prior to your event for updates.

Equipment Needed For Lectures:

___ Podium or music stand for notes
___ At least two large tables - one near the podium for lecture materials and quilts, another to set up items for sale
___ Public address system for audiences of more than 50 people
___ Two or more tables for display of work
___ Quilt stands (if available)

Classroom Requirements for Workshops:

___ At least two tables for display and one additional table for demonstration
___ Table space with enough room for each student to work at a sewing machine, with a cutting board and iron next to it. (Ideally, one table per student.) Try to arrange tables so that all students’ work areas are equally accessible. For example, don’t place a long table for two students with one end against a wall and the other on an aisle
___ Outlets and electrical capacity to support sewing machines and at least one iron for every 4 students. For Mariner's Compass In A Day there must be one iron for every 2 students. Access to the circuit breaker box is very important in case this is miscalculated. Do not ignore this requirement.
___ Room must have adequate lighting and ventilation
___ For multi-day workshops: Work wall that can be pinned into, or movable design boards, such as 40” x 60” foamcore, or insulation board. 40” / 1 meter (minimum) per student.

Photography at In-Person Lectures & Workshops

All the quilts that RaNae shows at lectures and workshops are copyright protected. Photography is permitted for guild archives only. Photographs of RaNae's quilts may not be posted on any website, blog or other media, except the photographs provided on this site for promotional purposes. Photographs of workshop participants and of RaNae with portions of her quilts may be used on a website or blog. If in doubt, please ask. Instead of photographs, a link to RaNae's gallery may be included on a blog or website.

Cancellation Policy

Online classes: Registration fees are refundable in full up to the start of the class, minus $6.00 for each copy of Simply Amazing Spiral Quilts purchased at the class discount price. Once the class has begun, no refunds will be given.
In-Person Engagements: Please refer to the Date Reservation Form and the Contract.

Accuracy of Calendar Listings

While we do our best to provide accurate information for events in the calendar, changes or errors may occur. Always check with the presenter (guild, show, etc.) for the most accurate and up-to-date information.