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Check-In | Daily Schedule | QBL Quilt Show | What to Bring | Helpful Information
| Registration & Check-In at QBL |
Upon arrival to QBL, students must check-in and register to receive their housing & classroom assignments and registration packet.
At OCC, the Registration/Information Desk will be in Whitney Hall. The Registration/ Information Desk will be open the following days & times:
| Sundays: |
Noon - 6pm |
| Mondays & Wednesdays: |
7:30am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesdays & Thursdays: |
10:30am - 5:30pm |
| Saturdays: |
Closed |
| All other times: |
Call ahead for dorm assignment and to give estimated arrival time. Go directly to dorm. |
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| Daily & Weekly Class & Program Schedules |
Please see "Schedule" page.
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| QBL Quilt & Wearable Show |
All current & past QBL students are invited to submit up to 2 quilts for inclusion in the annual QBL Quilt Show & Merchant Mall which will include over 100 contemporary quilts as well as 10 - 15 vendors selling fabric, gifts and other quilting related items.
The QBL Quilt Show & Merchant Mall will be open Sunday, July 19 - Thursday, July 30 from 11:30am - 5:30pm & on Wednesdays, July 22 & July 29 from 7 - 9pm. CLOSED: Saturday, July 25.
All students who are interested in participating in the QBL Quilt Show must submit an entry form by June 1, 2009.
Please review the following requirements:
- Quilt size: must be between 30” - 90” wide & 30” - 90” long.
- Quilts must have a 6” sleeve on the back.
- Quilts must have a label, identifying the maker(s).
- Maker(s) must be a current (2008) or past participant(s) at QBL.
- A list of everyone who worked on each piece must be listed on this form.
- A non-returnable photograph (in-progress okay!) must accompany the entry form.
- Entries must be on exhibit for the duration of the show.
- Include a business-size, stamped, self-addressed envelope with the entry form. Acceptance notices will be sent by June 15, 2009.
- Wearable art must be display-ready, with label identifying the maker.
- Accessories, including hats, bags, shoes, etc., may not be submitted.
Optional: Short statement about the piece.
E-mail or send your entry form, photo, & SASE to:
QBL 2009 Quilt Show, Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn, NY, 13021
QBL@schweinfurthartcenter.org
Deadline for submissions: June 1, 2009
PDF files can be viewed with Acrobat Reader, a free download from Adobe.com
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| What to Bring |
Veteran QBL participants recommend the following items for your dormroom and classrooms:
Dormroom:
Linens are provided (sheets, blanket, pillow and towels). However you may consider bringing the following items for your convenience. Fan, hangers, sheets, pillow, bedding, mattress pad, towels, flip-flops, basket for shower essentials, alarm clock, radio, laundry detergent, roll of quarters, phone card, luggage cart, umbrella/rain coat, flashlight, camera/film.
Classrooms:
Personal lamp and extra bulbs, water bottle, surge protector
Class Supply Lists
Detailed, comprehensive supply lists are sent out with confirmation letters. Additional material fees are indicated on supply lists, and will be due
at QBL. If you lose your supply list go to classes click on the class and the supply list will be under the description or please contact qbl@schweinfurthartcenter.org or call (315) 255-1553.
Sewing Machine Rentals
Both Bernina and Pfaff sewing machines may be rented for your classes at QBL. Contact the following for more information or to rent a sewing machine. All rental requests should be placed by May 1, 2009.
Bernina rental contact Patchwork Plus,Tom West at 315-673-2208 or http://www.patchworkplusquiltshop.com
Pfaff rental contact Quilters Corner, Merrie Wilent at 607-266-0850 or
quilters@e-quilterscorner.com
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| Helpful Information |
Location
Onondaga Community College is located in Syracuse, NY. If you wish to arrive or depart by air, Syracuse Hancock is the nearest airport. The welcoming letter contains more information about directions and taxi & van service that can provide transportation to OCC. For more information go to
www.sunyocc.edu.
Getting to QBL at OCC
By Car Accessible from Rt. 481, Rt. 81 and the New York State Thruway.
By Air The closest airport is Syracuse Hancock.
Taxi & Van Service Taxi & Van service is available through Century Transportation at (315) 455-5151.
Sending Supplies
If you would like to send some of your supplies ahead of time, please contact the QBL registrar by calling 315-255-1553 for details on how & where to ship your package. Be sure to write QBL, the name of your teacher and the class on the outside of your package to facilitate its delivery to your classroom. No packages can be accepted prior to the Monday before the conference begins.
Scholarship Program
The QBL Scholarship Program was instituted by students to help offset the
cost of classes. Scholarship recipients receive 5 days of free tuition for QBL
classes. Applications for scholarships must be accompanied by a registration form for classes and be received by October 15, 2008. Names of applicants remain anonymous to the Scholarship Committee. Recipient notifications are sent in January 2009. For more information and to download an application go to the "Registration/Housing" page.
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