Meetings


Our meetings are held at the Freeman’s Bay Community Centre
(unless indicated otherwise)

52 Hepburn Street, Ponsonby.
Doors open at 10am and the meeting starts at 12.00pm.

Quilt events and exhibitions that we know of are listed in our latest newsletter

Exhibitions & Events

 

Auckland Quilt Guild members have a number of opportunities throughout the year to show off their skills, enjoy engaging with and supporting the AQG.

Calico Christmas Extravaganza

The E & E committee have been very busy behind the scenes organising Calico Christmas Extravaganza – A fun Christmas themed day open to Guild members, crafters and the general public. There will be merchants offering free demos throughout the day, a raffle of bags and another of Christmas Table Runners.

Entry is FREE. Our goal is to inspire visitors to take up a craft while providing information and a fun day for our members. There will be market tables selling wares and we will be raffling 6 Community Quilts to raise funds for a charity in 6 silent auctions (one per hour).
A Café will be available for refreshments and hopefully the weather will be kind so that you can sit out in the sun on the deck to enjoy a cuppa and a bite.
There will be exhibits of the Guild Challenge, Dorothy Collard and Guest Exhibitor and more. We are always happy to receive suggestions for other ways we can make this day a success for all.

We are planning what we think will be a great day and we hope that you will all support our hard-working committee by coming along on November 2 to the St Heliers Bay Community Centre.

Calico Christmas Extravaganza: Saturday 2 November 2024 10:00am – 4:00pm. St Heliers Church and Community Centre, 100 St Heliers Bay Rd, St Heliers.

Click here for more information on the Calico Christmas Extravaganza

 


Auckland Festival of Quilts

Our premier event is Auckland Festival of Quilts. This show is presented by the AQG every two years. This is our opportunity to share our work with the public at large.
The exhibition comprises a display of members’ work divided into various categories, demonstrations of products and techniques, a merchants’ mall selling the latest in fabrics, quilt related products and Christmas decorations, and a special exhibition related to the theme for the year.

All members are encouraged to enter.

Click here for more information on Auckland Festival of Quilts

Click here for the gallery of previous Auckland Festival of Quilts

 


Events

The AQG is always looking for opportunities to support member engagement through organising events. Some events may be small, some large, but each one is curated with quilt related fun in mind.

For information on our latest events, please check the website regularly.

If you have an idea, a contact person, or a potential venue opportunity that may suit an AQG event, please get in touch with the Committee – you can email the details to: committee@aqg.org.nz

Click here for more information on AQG Events.

Click here for the gallery of previous AQG Events.

 


 

Challenges

The AQG was fortunate to be gifted a sum of money to be used towards creating member challenges. This money was used well with a positive response from members. You are welcome to visit the gallery of previous challenges to get an idea of what has been completed to date.

In 2024, the AQG has reviewed this category and is pleased to proceed with exciting new challenges for members. Where the AQG previously presented the Dorothy Collard Challenge, we will now be presenting the Pounamu/Greenstone Challenge, in honour of the trophy donated by Dorothy Collard’s estate. Keep checking the website for updates as there may be additional challenge opportunities popping up from time to time also!

The challenge pieces tend to be smaller in size with consideration given for freedom of artistic interpretation and expression.

For further information on our latest challenge opportunities and details including deadline for entry, please click the link below and check the website regularly in case of any updates, clarifications or changes.

Click here for more information on current
AQG Challenges.

Click here for the gallery of previous
AQG Challenges.

 


Guild Meetings

Guild meetings are held regularly (typically monthly – but please check the dates on the website or in the newsletter to keep up to date).

At our Guild meetings members are invited to share their current work and projects with Show and Tell.  The AQG arranges for guest speakers to inform, educate and enthrall you with their varied stories and interesting knowledge and skills.

All members are encouraged to attend the meetings. This is a great opportunity to mix and mingle with other members and meet the Committee working hard to bring great opportunities to the members.

Click here for more information on AQG Meetings.


 

 

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Meetings


Our meetings are held at the Freeman’s Bay Community Centre
(unless indicated otherwise)

52 Hepburn Street, Ponsonby.
Doors open at 10am and the meeting starts at 12.00pm.

Quilt events and exhibitions that we know of are listed in our latest newsletter