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Fall2018 - Getting Started with EQ8 (2-day series)
$240.00
Class Overview
Are you new to EQ8? Have you owned earlier versions but just didn’t use the software? This class is perfect for beginner EQ8 users needing the full-EQ experience. Take an in-depth tour through the software to get a better understanding of the three worktables, the Project Sketchbook, and how to navigate the entire workspace so you can design your own beautiful blocks and quilts!
Join us for this two-day course and learn the tools for basic quilt designing. Edit blocks from the EQ Block Library to make them work for your quilt. Add borders of different widths and styles. Discover the many ways to expand your EQ8 software by adding more fabric. Study the many pattern-printing options available and learn how to find yardage estimates.
The best way to learn is by doing. This course begins by following step-by-step handouts with the instructor to create designs. You will learn so much as you practice and repeat steps, and it will never get boring because you’re creating beautiful quilts and blocks along the way! As your skills improve, you’ll no longer need step-by-step help. You will take home the skills and confidence to work independently in EQ8.
This is a 2-day class. Enrolling in this class requires that you attend both days.
This class was offered at the Spring EQ Academy and will cover similar material. However, we strongly recommend taking this class again if you still don’t feel you have great confidence when using the software. The “Exploring Intermediate Techniques in EQ8″ class is meant for those who have taken this “Getting Started with EQ8″ class previously (or a similar beginner class), have retained what they’ve learned, and are ready for more advanced learning.
Course Topics
Course Topics
- Understanding EQ8 project files and the Project Sketchbook
- Navigating the Quilt, Block, and Image Worktables
- Creating Horizontal and On-point quilts
- Working with and understanding EQ8’s quilt layers
- Creating perfect borders with a click of the mouse
- Printing quilt images and fabric estimates
- Pattern printing: templates, rotary cutting charts, foundation patterns
- Drawing simple pieced and applique blocks from scratch
- Searching the Block Library
- Editing blocks from the Block Library
- Searching the Fabric Library
- Adding new fabric to the Fabric Library
Who Should Take this Course
Who Should Take this Course
- Students with little or no experience using EQ8 who want to learn the basics of how the program works.
- Any student who wishes to refresh their skills and learn more about EQ8.
- Students who want to create and design quilts along-side other like-minded students in a creative, sharing and collaborative environment.
Course Includes
Course Includes
- Small class size for optimal learning experience. EQ8 PC and EQ8 Mac will be taught separately (only if enrollment permits).
- Handouts for creating all the designs created in class, including extra ones for practice at home!
- Complete instructions for finding EQ8 help: When to get it? Where to go?
- Classroom assistance from EQ staff.
EQ Academy Reviews
Not only did I learn a lot about the software, I had a lot of fun doing it. The teachers were knowledgeable and willing to take the time to help anyone with questions. All the EQ staff was friendly and made the Academy truly a great experience!
Julie J - Iowa, USA
EQ Academy Student
The beginning class gives you a firm grounding in the basics, and gave me the confidence to move forward with the specialty classes. The instructors and staff are extremely knowledgeable and make sure all your questions are answered (plus they provided lunch and a great gift bag!) I highly recommend taking at least the basics class if you’ve only played around with EQ. You’ll be amazed at what it can do!
Kathy W - Kentucky, USA
EQ Academy Student
It was a terrific experience. I have been using EQ8 for about 1 1/2 years and wondered if it would really be worth going that far for the classes…but after the first few hours I could have gone home happy. I learned so much to enhance what I already knew how to do. Thanks for making it a great experience.
Kelly W - Virginia, USA
EQ Academy Student
I was pleasantly surprised – after the first day of the 2 day beginner’s class, I could have left happy with what I learned. Highly recommend.
Sandra L - Pennsylvania, USA
EQ Academy Student
Thoroughly enjoyed my EQ classes. Instructors and those helping were outstanding. Well-structured lessons and handouts were excellent.
Jeanne G - Georgia, USA
EQ Academy Student
This was a fantastic, energetic, & fun experience learning the EQ8 software. I couldn’t have asked for better instructors. They really wanted you to learn & were so helpful. I would highly recommend signing up for these classes. Thanks to EQ for having these in-person classes.
Catherine H - Kentucky, USA
EQ Academy Student
I am so glad I went. I learned so much. Thank you again for a great learning experience.
Janice B - Michigan, USA
EQ Academy Student
This is my first EQ Academy. I learned so much. The whole experience far exceeded any expectations I had. I will certainly be back for many more.
Celia T - Oklahoma, USA
EQ Academy Student
This was my first time at the EQ Academy. And it was worth the wait! I learned so much, and came back home and started using what I learned right away. Created my first table runner in EQ8 and actually finished it. Can’t wait to start another project AND attend another class. Thank you for everything.
Cindy W - Georgia, USA
EQ Academy Student
This was an incredible experience and I learned so much! Staff was exceptional and were very patient with all of our questions. I’m looking forward to using EQ8 , thank you to all who helped provide this Academy!
Diane S - Nebraska, USA
EQ Academy Student
March 27-29, 2025 Perrysburg, OH
About EQ Academy
EQ Academy is a workshop for students wanting to learn how to use their EQ8 software. EQ8 classes are either half day (3 hours) or full day (6 hours) with an hour lunch break in between sessions. Each instructor brings years of experience and will provide practical content for the use of software.
How to fill your days: It is not required that you attend all days of the event. You may enroll in as many classes as you like. If you do plan to attend all days, we recommend filling your days with as many classes as you can. Click here to see a complete schedule (PDF) of all the classes being offered.
These are EQ8 computer classes. There will be no sewing during class time.