Learn how to make your own patchwork quilts with tuition and guidance by Cowden Quilt School founder, Kathleen Anderson.
I host regular, in-person quilting workshops and courses at my home-studio in East Leicestershire and other venues in Leicester and across the East Midlands. Scroll down for dates and details of all my upcoming classes.
Get in touch with any questions about future classes, my annual quilting retreat, to book 1:1 lessons or to invite me to teach patchwork and quilting wherever you are.
“Kathleen’s quilting course has been a joy to attend. She is a fabulously enthusiastic and patient teacher.
I absolutely loved making my first quilt. Roll on the next course….”
Dani, 2024
I teach regular in-person courses for beginners from my home-studio in Hungarton (which is close to Thurmaston, Scraptoft and Rutland). You’ll learn everything you need to know to start making your own patchwork quilts. You’ll put your new skills into practice to create a quilt measuring about 42”x42” which is the perfect size to use as a cot quilt, playmat, small throw or picnic blanket.
Join us on Fridays, starting in January 2025 and start the new year creatively.
Join us on Saturdays, starting in February 2025, ideal for anyone who works full-time.
My next short introduction course for beginners starts in February 2025 at the Attenborough Arts Centre in Leicester City Centre. Places are available to book via the AAC website here, where you’ll also find more information about the course dates and content.
All courses are suitable for absolute beginners and more experienced sewists trying patchwork and quilting for the first time. For more beginners courses with Cowden Quilt School, please join the waiting list and I’ll keep you informed.
Drop in for regular quilting ‘sewcial’ and make progress on your projects with company and support. Scroll down for all scheduled sewcials.
Take your next steps in patchwork and quilting with Cowden Quilt School by your side. Try a guided quilt-a-long for a deep dive into new techniques using one of my quilt patterns.
For a more immersive experience, I host quilting retreats - away from it all in Rutland - where you can quilt all weekend with great company. The next available Cowden Quilt School quilting retreat in April 2025 is now open for booking! You can also press the button below to join the waiting list in case places become available for sold out retreats and when new dates are added.
