2026
September
Wildflower Freeform Applique Bag workshop
Dates: 12-13 September
Location: Pennylane Patchwork, Victor Harbour, SA
More information: Pennylane Patchwork, ph (08) 8554 6353, email: anpv@ozemail.com.au
SA Quilters Quilt Encounter
Dates: 13-18 September
Location: Stamford Grand Hotel in Glenelg, Adelaide
More information: saquilters.org.au/quilt-encounter
October
Brisbane Craft and Quilt Fair
Dates: 14-17 October
Location: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank
More information: craftfair.com.au/brisbane/
November
Japan Textile & Stitching Tour with Yokohama Quilt Show, led by Jane MacDonald
Dates: 27 October - 10 November 2026
More information: contact Opulent Journeys at opulentjourneys.com.au/contact-us
Japanese Textiles, Crafts & Sashiko Tour, led by Jane MacDonald
Dates: 12-25 November 2026
More information: opulentjourneys.com.au/tours/japanese-textiles-crafts-sashiko-tour-in-autumn
December
25 December - 4 January 2027
Closed for Christmas and New Years.
2027
January
5 January: Reopen after Christmas break
March
Stitching Through Japan with Jane MacDonald
Dates: 8 - 18 March 2027
More information: opulentjourneys.com.au/tours/stitching-through-japan-with-jane-macdonald/
May
Japan Textile & Stitching Tour, led by Jane MacDonald
Dates: 19 May - 2 June 2027
More information: opulentjourneys.com.au/tours/japan-textile-stitching-tour-in-may-2027/
June
Bebe Bold Sashiko Workshop with Jane MacDonald
Dates: 26-28 June 2027
Location: Lismore
More information: available soon
July
Workshop at Stitch Shop
Dates: 2-3 July 2027
Location: Sydney
More information: available soon
August
Bebe Bold Sashiko Workshop with Jane MacDonald
Dates: 7-9 August 2027
Location: Lismore
More information: available soon
September
France Textile Tour with European Patchwork Meeting, with Jane MacDonald
Dates: 10-26 September 2027
More information: opulentjourneys.com.au/tours/france_textile_tour_with_european_patchwork_meeting/
November
Japan Textile & Stitching Tour, led by Jane MacDonald
Dates: 11-24 November 2027
More information: available soon