General Education Information

Policies and Guidelines

Definition of Skill Levels

• All Levels – Any student with basic sewing skills, rotary cutting skills, and quilting skills.  
• Beginner Level – The student acknowledges basic sewing skills, with some rotary cutting skills and a working knowledge of a sewing machine. He/she is able to sew simple pieced and appliquéd designs.
• Intermediate Level – The student not only acknowledges the basics of sewing and rotary cutting, but has experience using them in completed projects. He/she has been sewing for several years and has taken several classes.
• Advanced Level – A skilled quilter/artist that wants a challenge from an experienced instructor. He/she is designing his/her own blocks and patterns. Combines designs from various sources.

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Classroom Guidelines

For the most creative and productive QuiltWeek experience, AQS provides the following guidelines for our classrooms:

• Present your online registration name badge or receipt from the AQS Information Center to the instructor upon request for entry. Name badges can be printed at home from the Name Badge/Agenda/Confirmation Email sent after registering online.
• Please turn all cellular or other devices to silent or vibrate as necessary to avoid becoming a distraction.
• Please do not wear excessive perfume.
• Dress in layers due to differentiating temperatures within classrooms.
• Be on time. If you are late, please try to catch up quietly and do not expect the instructor to start over.
• Be prepared for class and bring all necessary items required on the supply list. Supply lists, if applicable, are located within the description of each class. Please do not expect to borrow items. Not only is it a distraction in class, there may not be extra items available.
• Do not expect a teacher to take time from the class to teach you something different. Review definition of skill levels before choosing a class.
• Do not take photographs or tape the class without consent.
• Handouts and other materials provided by the instructor are copyrighted. Please check with the instructor before sharing the workshop with others in any format.
• Kit, Handout, and Optional Kit fees are payable in class to the instructor. Please be prepared with cash or check, as not all instructors are equipped to process credit cards.

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Sewing Machine and Equipment Policy

Sewing machine companies have kindly provided machines for all classes requiring machine work. This includes home machines and longarms. Technicians will provide a brief tutorial at the beginning of each class and be available in these classrooms. Personal machines are not allowed in classes. There is one machine per student in the home machine classrooms. Two students share a machine in the longarm classrooms. Other items may be provided by sponsors, such as rotary cutters, mats, rulers, and irons. Please refer to individual class supply lists for which materials students are to bring and which will be provided. Please use all safety measures when working with any tool, and please be respectful with all provided or borrowed tools and materials.

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Basic Sewing Supplies

For classes that list Basic Sewing Supplies (BSS), please bring the following items:

• Fabric marker (both light and dark)
• Fabric scissors
• Needles
• Notebook
• Paper bag for trash
• Paper scissors
• Pen and pencil
• Seam ripper
• Straight pins
• Thimble
• Thread to match fabrics

Sewing Machines and Irons:
Sewing machines and irons will be provided for every student in classes where sewing machines and irons are required. Please do not bring your own equipment unless specified.

For classes that list Kit Fees:
All kit fees are paid directly to the class instructor. Contents of kits and prices are listed under each workshop supply list.

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