APQS Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 GENERAL OVERVIEW: 2 FULL DAYS (9AM-4PM CST) BASIC MACHINE MAINTENANCE AND OILING, TIMING AND TENSION ISSUES, THREADS AND NEEDLES, WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS, ETC. LECTURE AND HANDS-ON MIX. **FIRST COME/FIRST SERVE BASIS (ONLY 10 SPOTS AT EACH CLASS) DATES: Feb 22 & 23, 2007 May 3 & 4, 2007 August 16 & 17, 2007 October 25 & 26, 2007 COST: $200 NON-REFUNDABLE - TO BE PAID IN ADVANCE WHO TO CALL: AMY ANDERSON OR MISTY BOES: 1-800-426-7233 OR DIRECT 712-792-5328 LOCATION: 23398 HIGHWAY 30 EAST, CARROLL, IOWA 51401 ***DIRECTIONS WILL BE INCLUDED WHEN CONFIRMATION LETTER SENT** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v-starlady Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 I know that there are an absolute ton of you APQS guys that attend Festival each year in Houston. Might it be possible that you consider offering operation and maintenance classes there? This year was the first year that "hands-on" long-arm classes were offered there and it apeared that they were incredibly popular. I took 4 classes and, even though each of the 6 long-arm set ups had two heads (making places for 12 students at a time), the classes seemed over booked. It was obvious to me, that there is a high degree of interest from festival attendies. I don't believe that you would be disappointed in the number of us that sign up. Thank you in advance for considering this suggestion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Owen Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 It would also be nice if something like this could be offered as a class at the shows like MQX, MQS and Innovations. Anita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 Hi Anita and V-Star, We do have classes at MQS that Connie teaches and I teach a maintenance class at MQX. They are more of a lecture class and don't have the opportunity to do "hands on". That's why we are trying to offer this at our factory. I am trying to get a class to teach at Innovations as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack5 Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 I just got home from the 2 day maintenance class that Connie and Mark hosted at the factory. It was well worth the time and money. They provided an excellent manual to follow with concise instructions and great photos. It was wonderful that we could do the "hands on" on one of two machines until were we confident that we understood the problem and the solution. Each of the two machines were back to the factory for a complete overhaul. The two machines were invaluable training tools because we could see and "feel" the difference on each of the machines. There was a lot of information provided over the two days. I don't think that they could cover all the topics in one day. When I left after the first day I was "brain dead" with all the information that they covered. But I found that I went back for the second day refreshed and was able to review the instructions from the previous day and asked questions on topics that I wasn't quite sure about. I left the second day with the confidence that I could trouble shoot problems and even resolve the problem first before I needed to call Connie or Mark for help. But I know that if I'm unsure about a future problem I can pick up the phone and have a "technical" conversation with either Connie or Mark and save us all time and money! I got home an hour ago and I already checked some things on "Jill". As soon as my son gets home with a "loupe" I'm going to retime my machine. The needle eye isn't low enough and I have too much "pooch" on the needle. That's the technical term that Mark gave us for when the needle is flexing too much :-). I am so elated that I've learned the technical side of my machine and am confident that I can identify what I need to do to keep "Jill" in tip top shape. Don't miss this class! Thanks, Connie and Mark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorrieMN Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Well said Carolyn. The two day maintenance class was well worth the time and cost. (Even with a one way drive time of 7 hours, I'd go again.) I left Iowa being totally comfortable with "Alf". I also made new friends, checked out the factory and ate at a wonderful Mexican restaurant. Thank you APQS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mboes Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 The June class just filled it's last spot yesterday to Donna Rodriquez from Costa Mesa, CA. The next class will be offered August 31st and September 1st. We have plenty of open spots so please do call we love to see a full class and lots of smiling faces once the class is complete. It's so nice to have people leave and be relieved that they now feel comfortable with their machine. If you would like the Maintenance DVD please call into the supply line and we would be glad to send one out to you for only $29.95. Number to call is 712-792-5943 ask for Linda or Amy. Have a great day :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marycontrary Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 I just saw that Deloa Jones will be in Dallas/Ft. Worth on Nov. 15-18 and will be offering a machine maintenance class. I'd love to take it, but will be in Des Moines taking beginner classes! Will there be any other opportunities to take a maintenance class in Texas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 I would like to attend the class next spring. I would have to fly out from Virginia. Is there an airport close by and hotels/motels? I know when I sent my finance paperwork they couldn't give me an overnight rate because the bank was in a remote area (lol:D). I'm asking now because I need to plan this out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmyhogan Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 I would like to "second" this motion for a "hands-on" class at places like Innovations. I am sure these classes would be fully attended. Originally posted by v-starlady I know that there are an absolute ton of you APQS guys that attend Festival each year in Houston. Might it be possible that you consider offering operation and maintenance classes there? This year was the first year that "hands-on" long-arm classes were offered there and it apeared that they were incredibly popular. I took 4 classes and, even though each of the 6 long-arm set ups had two heads (making places for 12 students at a time), the classes seemed over booked. It was obvious to me, that there is a high degree of interest from festival attendies. I don't believe that you would be disappointed in the number of us that sign up. Thank you in advance for considering this suggestion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njquiltergirl Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 Hi. I'd love to attend a Maintenance Class at the factory but live too far away to make it happen. I was wondering about how detailed the DVD (you purchase) is versus the "live" class with Mark. Is it the same as the one supplied with the machine that includes instructions on getting started and basic maintenance? Thanks. Lisa NW New Jersey Liberty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Stuart - APQS Service Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Good morning all..... Just wanted to chime in here and give everyone an update on the 2-day maintenance classes offered at the factory in Carroll.....our schedule for this year is full!! We will be setting up the schedule for next year sometime in October, as we schedule the classes around our machine schedule (we usually get a new round of heads every 5 weeks, but that could change for next year!)....if you would like to get on the waiting list for next year's schedule, call Misty or myself at the factory and I can add your name to our list....once we have a schedule set up, we will call everyone on the waiting list (in the order they were added) and give them the opportunity to sign up for the dates that work best for them. This class has been a great addition to the classes offered by APQS, and I highly recommend everyone to try to make it! Happy Quilting..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melora Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Hi, Is there aschedule for the 2 day maintance class for the next season? I am looking at the dead of winter. 2009? Melora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Stuart - APQS Service Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 We probably won\'t schedule the 2009 classes until the end of this year. I still have openings in the October 16-17 class this year if that works at all for you - my schedule filled up fast! We may look at doing a couple more classes next year - we increased the number from 4 to 6 this year already! We\'ll post on the website once we have a schedule for next year.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamelaA Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 I was in the April class Amy held in Carroll, Iowa. It was great. Amy is so talented. The classes are well worth the time and money. Anyone with an APQS machine should consider Amy\'s two day class. The hands on part of the class is so important. In my case just sitting through a lecture would probably go in one ear and out the other. Pamela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksong Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Yes, this class was great. DH and I were in the March class... Even though I haven\'t had to do anything major to my machine...I am confident that DH and I can get it done. The manual is great too...lots of pictures. Thanks Amy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KQC Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 I have looked and looked all over this website and I do not see any list of maintenance classes listed for 2008. Am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadia Wilson Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Hi KQC, On the main home page, click on "events and classes" and then click on "View NEW APQS Quilter\'s Classes" on the LH side of the page....scroll down to the bottom and you\'ll find the info. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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