“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….””
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 current and future classes, to book 1:1 lessons or to invite me to teach patchwork and quilting wherever you are.
All of my beginners courses are suitable for people who do not already sew, as well as more experienced sewists trying patchwork and quilting for the first time. For more classes and new ways to learn with Cowden Quilt School, please join the waiting list below. I’ll let you know when more options are available, including new, live and online beginners classes coming soon…
I teach regular in-person courses for beginners from my home-studio in Hungarton LE7 (close to Thurmaston, Scraptoft and the Rutland border). 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.
The next course starts in September 2025.
My next short introduction course for beginners starts will begin in the autumn at the Attenborough Arts Centre in Leicester City Centre. Dates and details are to be confirmed - join my waiting list to be the first to know when they are available.
“Thank you so much for a wonderful course. I loved every minute. You were so informative, patient and inspiring.”
Take your next steps in patchwork and quilting with Cowden Quilt School by your side. If you have already learned the basics of patchwork and quilting and are ready to make more quilts, try my deep-dive courses to new techniques using one of my quilt patterns. Scroll down for the next available courses or contact me to chat about which one would be best for you.
Drop in for regular quilting ‘sewcials’ and make progress on your projects with company, support and plenty of tea and homemade cake! Sewcials are truly social and friendly sessions, which take place in my cosy home-studio for maximum comfort and relaxation.
Find about more about Cowden Quilt School sewcials and see the schedule.
For a more immersive experience, I host quilting retreats - away from it all in beautiful Rutland - where you can quilt all weekend with great company. Find out more about Cowden Quilt School quilting retreats and join the waiting list.