Programme 

The 2025-26  programme will run from September to August.

 If you are thinking of joining us, our normal arrangements are as follows.

Evening meetings are 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Meet over a cup of tea or coffee from 6.45pm.

Day Workshops are 10am to 4pm. There is priority booking for members. 

A non-refundable deposit of £10 is required to secure a place.

The workshop fee does not include lunch, but tea and coffee will be provided.

Workshop requirements will be here on the website and e-mailed out to members.

Visitors who might be interested in a workshop if a vacancy arises should  make contact at  glasgowgatheringofquilters@gmail.com   

The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters - Programme 2025-26

2025

September 16

Debbie Renton - A tale of friends and quilts (Talk)

We’re delighted to welcome Debbie for our first talk of our new programme. Through her quilts, Debbie will take us on her quilting journey.

October 21 

Sheila Dalgleish - How did I end up here? (Talk)

Over the years Sheila has dabbled in various forms of artwork, but found that fabrics and threads were the medium she wanted to use to express herself. In her talk she will explain how she developed as a quilter and what inspires her work.

November 18

Contemporary Quilt’s 6th Suitcase Collection, titled ‘Something Completely Different’

Last chance to view this suitcase collection by the Contemporary Quilt specialist group of The Quilters Guild of the British Isles, before the collection is definitely retired.

Additional request: Please bring 3 or 4 sewing related items wrapped up for our Christmas fun night

December 16

Christmas Party - Get into the Christmas spirit and join us for a fun festive-sewing evening...

2026

January 20

Stay toasty and join us from the comfort of your own home for a zoom session. Members will receive the link by email. Visitors can contact the committee to get the link.

Alexandra Kingswell - More than the sum…(Zoom Talk)

Alexandra will tell us about her colourful journey into textile art, her unconventional creative process and where it might be going…

February 7, 10.00-16.00

GGQ Sewcial Day - Members-Only free event

Let's sew together! Bring your sewing project, your sewing Kit or machine, and a packed lunch to the Heart of Scotstoun for the GGQ sewing day. Please email us to confirm attendance.

February 17

Four Corners Night

Our members are talented and are generous with their skills. All material is provided on the night. Join us for this Four Corners workshop and have fun learning something new. All material is provided on the

night.

March 17

Lisa Dolson – Surface pattern designer The Inspiration and the process (Talk)

Lisa is a local freelance artist, surface pattern designer and author, who works from her studio here in Glasgow. Lisa’s artwork is licensed by companies such as Dashwood Studio, Hawthorne Supply Co, Paint Brush Studio Fabrics, and Carriage House Printery in Ohio, USA. Lisa will talk about her ‘dream come true’ job as fabric designer.

April 21

Jenny Noble from the Women’s Library - Introduction to Glasgow Women’s Library (Talk)

An introduction to the origins, work and collections of Glasgow Women’s Library, with a focus on textile banners and quilts.

May 19

Carol Munro - Quilts, Quilts and more Quilts (Talk)

Carol is a highly respected teacher of appliqué and machine quilting who has exhibited her colourful creations internationally 

May 20 (Wednesday)

Workshop with Carol Munro - workshop to be selected by members

June 16

Annual General Meeting and Swap Shop.

Have your say on the activities developed for you within the gathering, then enjoy a little retail therapy with a difference...

August 8

Group Sewing Day at the Heart of Scotstoun. Bring your own lunch.

Members only