Guilds and Groups

Teaching Philosophy:

My greatest hope as a teacher is to create a feeling of success and independence in my students. I studied art education at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and was a public educator for 9 years before changing careers in 2014. I am also a certified yoga teacher and yoga therapist. My commitment to learning to teach well is noticed as often as the beauty found in my quilts, and it is one of my most cherished compliments.

Working with me is accessible and straightforward with three exciting entry points: on-demand, virtual, and in-person. I love connecting with intuition and flow when making quilts, and I care deeply about teaching healthy bodily habits alongside good technique. I have a serious soft spot for beginners (maybe from all those years teaching art to high school freshmen?), and I also heartily enjoy introducing new ideas to my fellow quilt-obsessed experienced sewists.

Quick Links:

• On-Demand (starts at $300)

• Virtual Lecture (starts at $500)

• Virtual Workshop (starts at $2,000)

• In-Person (starts at $5,000)

Options at a Glance:

Available in the GUILD SHOP

On-demand lectures are $300, and on-demand workshops start at $600.

Learn from Heidi whenever it’s convenient for your group, at a reduced rate. See a 3-minute on-demand class preview here.

Tips for guilds when learning from Heidi on-demand:

• Make your own google slideshow for participants to share images

• Allow members to watch content solo, and share progress during show and tell

• Create your own retreat to watch and sew together

• Build interest for your event using these promotional materials.

On-Demand Lecture Options

On-Demand Whole Guild Workshop Options

Virtual lectures start at $500.

Meeting online provides the benefits of seeing Heidi LIVE without the cost of travel. Enjoy real-time discussion during, and extra time with Heidi for a Q&A after the lecture. Make the conversation available to your guild members through a private recording.

Virtual Lecture Details

• Guild responsibilities:

  • Lectures are one hour with additional time for Q&A.

  • The guild hosts the event on their Zoom account and provides tech support.

  • Please keep email correspondence to a minimum.  Email me to inquire about dates, times, and lecture title, and I’ll reply with timing and my contract.  Reply with the contract filled out, and any pertinent details.  We can email again about a month before the lecture to confirm the Zoom link, etc.

Virtual Lecture Options

Virtual Workshops start at $2,000.

Livestream, virtual instruction is accessible from any screen and can be modified to meet the needs and interests of your guild members. Attend as a group from your normal meeting space with a projector, or individually from your home computers!

Virtual Workshop Details

• Guild responsibilities:

  • Handle all registration and promotion

  • Host the event on their Zoom account and provide tech support as needed

  • If desired, make a google slideshow for participants to add to, to share images of student work before class

  • If desired, record the workshop and distribute the recording exclusively to paid participants of the workshop

• Please consolidate all of your information and questions when emailing Heidi. One thorough email is better than five shorter emails, because it helps her respond thoughtfully to the needs of your unique guild.

Costs: Heidi’s fee begins at $2,000 to plan, schedule time, provide preparatory materials, and to meet live on Zoom. Please note that for a class of 24 students, this fee is equal to a standard on-demand class from Heidi at $85 per student. Additional individual attention can be gained with a smaller class size, or a financial savings can be gained with a larger class size- it’s up to you!

Time: A typical virtual offering would begin with robust pre-recorded content, and one 6-hour day together on Zoom or two 3-hour afternoons or evenings.

• Weekend dates require an additional $500 fee per day

• Add on an extra day for $1,000

• Add on an extra afternoon/evening for $600.

Virtual Workshop Options

In person events start at $5,000. Email Heidi to begin planning.

In-Person Events

You and Heidi will meet over the phone or Zoom to tailor a plan for your guild or event. This could include lectures, trunk shows, workshops, one-on-one or small group time with students, and social hours/mingling.

Guilds: This includes an on-demand workshop and lecture for everyone in your guild.

Events & Retreats: This may include a webpage made especially for your group with supplemental on-demand content to prepare students before the event. Please note that for events outside of the quilt guild framework, I prefer working with a percent rather than a flat rate.

Costs: Heidi’s fee begins at $5k, and additional expenses for the host/students include transportation, food, and hotel lodging.

Time: A typical in-person offering might be 4-days to a week. Longer events are also possible.