Programme 

The 2026-27  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 contact the Committee.   

The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters - Programme 2026-27

2026

September 15

Samantha Townsend - Talk

We’re delighted to welcome Sam for our first talk of our new programme. Samantha Townsend is a textile artist living in Scotland, with a degree in 3D Design and Craft from Gray’s School of Art in Aberdeen, offering City and Guilds courses. Check out her website Designed by Sam for more information.

October 20 

Stitch the Gap, Kirkintilloch - Talk ‘Bridging the Skills Gap’

Stitch the Gap CIC are a Social Enterprise Company passionate about bridging the sewing machine skills gap so that this valuable, life-long skill is not lost in our generation. Amanda and Trish will also hold a Sales tables!

November 17

Tracy Perks - Talk

Tracy is a UK-based quilt pattern designer and the founder of Rope and Anchor Trading Co. She has spent years sewing in small spaces on a narrowboat along the canal before moving her studio to a Scottish cottage near the Galloway Forest. Her work focuses on simple shapes, that help beginners build confidence. She regularly appears as a guest designer on Sewing Street TV to share tips, techniques, and new designs.

November 18 (Wednesday)

All-day Workshop with Tracy Perks. Make her quilt ‘Thistle Whispers’. 

December 15

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

2027

January 19 (7pm, UK time)

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

Gloria Loughman - Online Talk ‘The Quilted Landscape’ 

Gloria is a world-renowned contemporary quilt artist, author, and educator based on the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. She is best known for her large, vivid, and highly textured landscape art quilts that capture the dramatic colors and light of the Australian bush and outback 

February 7 (Saturday), 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 16

Deborah Campbell - Talk

Deborah is a highly accomplished Scottish mixed media and textile artist known for her intricate, layered fabric artworks inspired by Scotland’s rugged coastal landscapes and native birdlife. Based in Kilmacolm, Scotland, she blends printmaking, fabric collage, and embroidery to capture the textures and colours of the natural world 

March 16

Andrea McVey - Talk

Andrea is an award-winning Scottish quilting artist and designer who has achieved significant recognition in the textile art community. She is best known for creating intricate foundation paper piecing (FPP) patterns.

April 20

Rulers Demo and Quilt Clinic (group activity) - TBC

Rulers Night – Our members will present stripology rulers system, half square triangles techniques, etc.

Quilt Clinic – You’re struggling with a quilt? You don’t understand a particular technique? Bring along your quilt, your pattern, or equipment to be helped by other members.

May 18

Sheena Norquay - Talk

Sheena is a freelance quilting teacher, who has taught all over the UK and abroad and has won many awards for her work. 

May 19 (Wednesday), 10.00-16.00

All-day workshop with Sheena Norquay - workshop to be selected by members

June 15

Annual General Meeting and Trader.

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

August 7 (Saturday)

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

Members only