Teaching & Lecture Information

Thank you for your interest in inviting me to speak or teach at your event!

Below you’ll find an overview of instructor fees, travel details, and booking requirements. If this aligns with your needs, please email me at contact@sweetpotatoquilts.com  to begin the booking process and receive a contract.

 

Instructor Fees

Lecture / Trunk Show — $595
Approximately 60–75 minutes. Includes slides and a curated display of quilts.

Full Day Workshop (up to 7 hours) — $900

Half Day Workshop (up to 4 hours) — $695

Workshop limit is 24 students. Patterns for workshops sold separately.

Scheduling

As a quilter who is also a full-time elementary school teacher, I would mainly be available in person on weekends or via Zoom on weeknights.

 

Venues

I teach for quilt guild meetings, quilt retreats, regional and national quilt shows.

 

Travel & Accommodations

Travel & accommodations are the responsibility of the host unless otherwise agreed upon.

Air Travel

Airfare from Boise, Idaho (BOI) with 2 checked bags (Southwest preferred). To estimate airfare, please check rates departing from BOI.

Ground Transportation

A rental car may be required depending on distance from airport to hotel/venue. If transportation is provided between airport, hotel, and venue, rental will not be necessary.

Driving

I can drive to the Salt Lake City area (standard IRS mileage rates apply) and lodging is not required for SLC-area events.

Lodging

Required for events outside the Boise/SLC area and must include the night before the first event through the night of the final event. The host will typically arrange and pay for hotel accommodations.

Meals

Charged at the current IRS per diem rate, and includes travel days.

 

Venue Requirements

I will need to use a projector and screen or HDMI-compatible television, in a room with tables for teaching, demonstration, and product display.

I offer direct sales of my patterns, books, and products unless otherwise specified by the host.

Workshops accommodate up to 24 students.
Lectures and trunk shows have no attendance limit.

 

Booking & Contract Details

• A contract will outline event dates, fees, and travel arrangements
• A $100 non-refundable deposit is due within 10 days of signing and will be applied toward the balance. The remaining balance is due on the day of the event.
• Travel expenses (airfare, lodging, etc.) are non-refundable if the event is canceled by the host
• Nearby bookings requiring an overnight stay must include at least one full-day workshop

If you have questions or would like to discuss options for your group, please reach out. I would love to work together to create an experience that feels thoughtful, educational, and inspiring for your community.