First Thursdays: Intro to Hand Quilting – Workshop #2

Start your weekend off early— join us for First Thursdays, a monthly workshop and networking series hosted by the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance!

Designed to foster connections and professional growth, the series alternates between community-based and artist-focused events.

Each session provides a platform for local artists, creatives, and community members to engage, share resources, and develop skills. 

Whether it’s a hands-on workshop or an educational panel, First Thursdays aims to strengthen the cultural fabric of Northern Manhattan by encouraging collaboration and support within the arts community.

Workshop #2: Intro to Hand Quilting

Join artist and designer, Josefina Hernandez for a hand piecing workshop. A space to slow down while hand stitching. During this workshop we will make patchwork blocks by hand including traditional log cabin and improvisational piecing. These works can be used to create larger projects such as quilts, gift wrapping cloths or eye pillows.

Materials (Bring any you have, although we will have some to share)

– Woven fabric remnants you may have. Note, midweight woven fabrics such as cotton and linen are easiest to patchwork

– Sewing machine thread

– Hand Sewing needle 

– Scissors/ Thread snips

– Tailors chalk 

– Quilt ruler or regular metal ruler 

Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
Time: 6-8pm

Location: NoMAA Gallery
4140 Broadway @ W 176th St
NY NY 10033
(in the first floor annex of The United Palace)

Members: Free
Non-Members: $10 (please send via the donation button)

Eventbrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-thursdays-workshop-2-intro-to-hand-quilting-tickets-1091224083609?aff=oddtdtcreator

***Please RSVP below. Limited amount of slots available. If you are NOT a NoMAA Member, please send your payment via our online donation on our website: https://www.nomaanyc.org/donate/ ***

If you do not know if you are a NoMAA Member, please email our Membership Manager, Anthony Rojas, at membership@nomaanyc.org.