Two-Day Seminar Description
Whether you are quilt-maker interested in perfecting skills and knowledge, a quilt professional such as a teacher or appraiser, or someone interested in becoming a quilt judge, this seminar provides a thorough foundation in all aspects of quilt judging.
Participants will engage in activities on evaluating design and workmanship, the job of judging, judging terminology, and judging floor set-up.
NACQJ Qualified Instructors will teach through demonstrations, handouts, homework, and hands-on judging exercises.
While certification requirements by the only national certifying organization for quilt judges are discussed, this seminar does not certify students nor is it a prerequisite for certification.
Advanced Quilt Judging Seminar
This seminar is intended for the following:
Covered in the 6 hours of class:
Whether you are quilt-maker interested in perfecting skills and knowledge, a quilt professional such as a teacher or appraiser, or someone interested in becoming a quilt judge, this seminar provides a thorough foundation in all aspects of quilt judging.
Participants will engage in activities on evaluating design and workmanship, the job of judging, judging terminology, and judging floor set-up.
NACQJ Qualified Instructors will teach through demonstrations, handouts, homework, and hands-on judging exercises.
While certification requirements by the only national certifying organization for quilt judges are discussed, this seminar does not certify students nor is it a prerequisite for certification.
Advanced Quilt Judging Seminar
This seminar is intended for the following:
- individuals who have taken the Two-Day Introduction to Quilt Judging Seminar
- individuals who are NACQJ quilt judge candidates
- individuals who are actively judging quilt shows
Covered in the 6 hours of class:
- The Business of Judging which includes discussion of Ethics; Sharing Forms – contracts & critique sheets by both teachers and students.
- Question and Answer – Students can ask questions or share judging experiences. We can clarify areas of confusion & suggest solutions to problems.
- Refining judging comments, adding clarity and detail.
- Machine Quilting, including updates on the newest styles.
- Design and Art Quilts. Refresh Design Elements and Principles, critique art quilts as part of a team; spend time on Degree of Difficulty and Complexity of Design.
- Mock Panel in preparation for the Panel evaluation of becoming a Certified Judge. All students will participate by either being tested, being part of the evaluation panel, or watching the process.
Upcoming 2-Day Judging Seminars
On-Demand, Self-Paced Introduction to Quilt Judging Seminar
Instructor: Kathie R Kerler, NACQJ Certified Judge
For information:
[email protected]
Phone (503) 381-0095
Website: https://kathiekerler.com/all-new-on-demand-self-paced-quilt-judging-workshop/
To enroll: https://courses.kathiekerler.com/
Instructor: Kathie R Kerler, NACQJ Certified Judge
For information:
[email protected]
Phone (503) 381-0095
Website: https://kathiekerler.com/all-new-on-demand-self-paced-quilt-judging-workshop/
To enroll: https://courses.kathiekerler.com/
Friday, April 17 - Saturday 18, 2026
9 AM-6 PM
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Introduction to Quilt Judging Two-Day Seminar
Presented by Sandra L Dorrbecker NQACJ NACQJ-QJSI Old Paramus Reformed Church 660 E. Glen Avenue Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Contact: Sandra L Dorrbecker [email protected] or Gail Morchel ghmquilt@aol Brownstone Quilt Guild, NJ (sponsor) |
Wednesday, June 10 - Thursday, June 11, 2026
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Two-Day Introduction to Quilt Judging Seminar
The Minnesota Quilt Show St. Cloud, MN Instructors: Kate Eelkema NACQJ CJ & Nancy Fuka NACQJ CJ Register on the Minnesota Quilt Show Website: Two-Day Questions: [email protected] or [email protected] |
Friday, June 12, 2026
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Advanced Judging Seminar
The Minnesota Quilt Show St. Cloud, MN Instructors: Kate Eelkema NACQJ CJ & Nancy Fuka NACQJ CJ Register on the Minnesota Quilt Show Website: Advanced Questions: [email protected] or [email protected] |
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For additional information about the seminars, visit this website.
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