Workshops & Lectures
Yes, you could learn from a book, or even figure it out on your own, but isn't it a lot more fun to learn from a pro and with a friend? And isn't seeing quilts "live and in person" so much better than a little photograph?
Below you'll find workshops, trunk shows and lectures in which you and your friends can learn from RaNae directly -- either online or in person -- and get the personal coaching you need to take your own work to the next level.
If you would like to book RaNae to teach at a show, guild or other event, click on "Booking and Registration" at left.
To register for an online class, click on "Full Description" in the course listing. For detailed information about how online classes work, click on Booking/Registration at left.
If you are looking for an in-person class to attend, you can see RaNae's schedule by clicking "See all events" in the green box at right. (Please note: while we do our best to keep this information upt-to-date and accurate, changes or errors may occur, so always check with the event to confirm details.)
See you in class soon! -- RaNae
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Classes in New York City
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Coming Soon: Spirals in New York City
Learn to quilt with RaNae in New York City and while you're there, take in all the excitement of the Big Apple! Shop for fabrics and embellishments in the garment district, visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art or MoMA for inspiration, see a Broadway show. 1-day workshops and multi-day retreats will be offered.
Online Classes
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Spirals 100: Spirals Crash Course
Learn to draw, color and sew each of the four types of spirals.
Spirals 201: Combining Spirals 1
Combine spirals of similar shapes, then use color and value to create a sense of dimension and flow.

Lectures
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Magnificent Spiral Mandala Quilts Trunk Show
An eye-popping tour de force of spiral mandala quilts based on RaNae's new book Magnificent Spiral Mandala Quilts coming November 2010. This lecture also includes an easy hands-on demonstration of how to draw a spiral.
How I Became a Spiromaniac (and you can too!)
Get to know RaNae in this lecture/trunk show as she shares her spiral quilts and demonstrates different types of spirals and settings. Includes an easy hands-on demonstration of how to draw a spiral.

One-Day Workshops
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Magic Mirror Mandala Quilt
Based on my new book Magnificent Spiral Mandala Quilts, this is my most current and most popular workshop.
"More Fun than a Barrel of Monkeys" Baravelle Spiral Workshop
Make a Baravelle spiral quilt that all your friends will say is simply amazing!
"Ribbons & Fountains & Stars, Oh My!" Point-to-Point Spiral Workshop
Make this stunning quilt using Point-to-Point spiral blocks.
"Spiral Rose" Nesting Spiral Workshop
Learn to foundation-piece this Spiral Rose -- and you won't believe how easy it is!
Combining Spirals
Learn simple techniques to design and sew your own original spiral quilt (actually, 4 quilts in one).

Half-Day Workshops
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Designing a Simply Amazing Spiral Quilt
Learn techniques for designing your own unique and original spiral quilt.
Simply Amazing Baravelle Spirals
Learn to design and sew your own original Baravelle spiral block.
Simply Amazing Nesting Spirals
Learn to design and sew your own original Nesting spiral block.
Simply Amazing Pinwheel Spirals
Learn to draw, color and sew a Pinwheel spiral in any shape.
Simply Amazing Point-to-Point Spirals
Learn to design and sew your own original Point-to-Point spiral block.
Spiral Holiday Wreath
Make this elegant holiday wall hanging while you learn to draw, color and sew a Point-to-Point spiral.

Multi-Day Workshops
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Magnificent Spiral Mandala Workshop (2 or more days)
Explore the swirling, spinning world of spiral mandala quilts. You will amazed to discover how easy it is to to design and sew these glorious kaleidoscopic quilts based on a variation of the Twisted Log Cabin block. We'll explore color and value, fabric choices, symmetry, flow forms, positive/negative space and more.
Spiral Quilt Design Workshop (2-5 days)
This class emphasizes individual design, and students should come with open minds, a sense of adventure and willingness to experiment and play with new ideas.

Upcoming Events
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March 04, 2012 - March 05, 2012Severna Park Community CenterP. O. Box 4278Severna Park, MD
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March 13, 20127:00pm - 9:00pmBelvidere High School806 Oxford St.Belvidere, NJ
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March 17, 20129:00am - 4:00pmSt. John's UMC Church354 High St.Hope, NJ
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