Jun
29
9:00 am09:00

Long Day Retreat

  • Where?       Alexander Park Craft House

  • How can I book?      Bookings now open - Email name, WAQA number and mobile number to waqaretreats@gmail.com and then we will confirm your place

  • How much?       Cost TBD Please pay cash or by card on the day

  • What is Included?   Tea & coffee

  • What to bring?       lunch & mug plus usual sewing projects and equipment

    • If staying for the long day, a dinner plate to share

    • If leaving by 4pm, a morning tea plate to share

  • What sponsor will be present? Calico & Ivy

  • Any questions? Please email Retreat Convenor at waqaretreats@gmail.com

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Jul
17
to 20 Jul

2/3 Sleep Retreat - Shoalwater

  • St John of God Retreat Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
  • How can I book?      Bookings now open - email name, WAQA number and mobile number to waqaretreats@gmail.com and then once your place is confirmed you will be asked to pay online

  • How much?       3 sleeps $TBA or 2 sleeps $TBA - But no payment to be made until you have received confirmation of a place.

  • What is Included?   Full access to light, warm well-appointed sewing room by day and night, All meals provided in-house, Single bedrooms with en-suite

  • What to bring?       Usual sewing projects and equipment

  • What sponsor will be present? Fabric Lane

  • Any questions? Please email Retreat Convenor at waqaretreats@gmail.com

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Sept
5
to 8 Sept

2/3 Sleep Retreat - Redgum

  • How can I book?      Bookings now open, email name, WAQA number and mobile number to waqaretreats@gmail.com and then once your place is confirmed you will be asked to pay online

  • How much?       3 sleeps $TBA or 2 sleeps $TBA - But no payment to be made until you have received confirmation of a place.

  • What is Included?   Full access to light, warm well-appointed sewing room by day and night, All meals provided by Wild Thyme Catering, Twin or Triplet shared rooms

  • What to bring?       Usual sewing projects and equipment

  • What sponsor will be present? Calico & Ivy

  • Any questions? Please email Retreat Convenor at waqaretreats@gmail.com

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Oct
1
7:00 pm19:00

AGM

Doors open 6:30pm, Meeting starts at 7.00 pm.

This is an opportunity to hear what WAQA has done during the past year, including the highlights of each coordinator’s team. The 2025/2026 Management Committee will also be elected and the General Committee appointed and confirmed.

There is no charge for attending but bring your own mug to enjoy tea or coffee with the light supper that will be provided. Contributions to supper are welcome

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Oct
2
to 5 Oct

2/3 Sleep Retreat - Shoalwater

  • St John of God Retreat Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
  • How can I book?      Bookings now open - email name, WAQA number and mobile number to waqaretreats@gmail.com and then once your place is confirmed you will be asked to pay online

  • How much?       3 sleeps $TBA or 2 sleeps $TBA - But no payment to be made until you have received confirmation of a place.

  • What is Included?   Full access to light, warm well-appointed sewing room by day and night, All meals provided in-house, Single bedrooms with en-suite

  • What to bring?       Usual sewing projects and equipment

  • What sponsor will be present? Bestway Sewing & Embroidery

  • Any questions? Please email Retreat Convenor at waqaretreats@gmail.com

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Nov
9
9:00 am09:00

Long Day Retreat

  • Where?       Alexander Park Craft House

  • How can I book?      Bookings now open - Email name, WAQA number and mobile number to waqaretreats@gmail.com and then we will confirm your place

  • How much?       Cost TBD Please pay cash or by card on the day

  • What is Included?   Tea & coffee

  • What to bring?       lunch & mug plus usual sewing projects and equipment

    • If staying for the long day, a dinner plate to share

    • If leaving by 4pm, a morning tea plate to share

  • What sponsor will be present? Bernina WA

  • Any questions? Please email Retreat Convenor at waqaretreats@gmail.com

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May
22
to 24 May

Winners Showcase

Exhibition of WAQA winning quilts through the years

Exclusive to Handcrafters House - a WAQA Diamond Sponsor

Come & Experience what WAQA has to offer.

Best of Show quilts and award winning quilts will be shown including some not seen in WA

Artists in Residence (learn from the experts)

Sewing machine demonstrations

Prizes to win  

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