ABOUT DPAQ  

 

 
HISTORY
Darwin Patchworkers and Quilters Inc, (DPAQ) was formed in 1984 by Jenny Armour, Gill Webb and a small number of other quilters.
In 1988 a number of other friendship groups joined forces with the original DPAQ members. The group has continued to grow in numbers and today boasts a healthy membership of keen patchworkers and quilters from all parts of the Northern Territory.
Club meetings are held monthly for those living in the Darwin area (see below for details) and a monthly newsletter is posted to all members. Regular workshops are offered featuring local, national or international tutors.
DPAQ foundation member, Jenny Armour
DPAQ contributes to numerous community activities and exhibitions and holds a major sponsored and judged quilt exhibition, Territory Quilts, every second year.

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GENERAL CLUB MEETINGS
The group meets from 7.15 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at 96A Winnellie Rd, Winnellie.
In addition to the usual club business there is always a 'Show and Tell' session, and frequently a guest speaker. Click here to see the latest Show & Tell.

Quilt by Doreen Dyer		 Non-members are welcome at all meetings. Admission is free for first time visitors with subsequent visits costing $4.00 each (includes refreshments).


Constitution - A copy of the constitution is available here.



MEMBERSHIP FEES
  • $40 per annum
  • $60 per annum for two or more at the same address
  • $20 bush membership for patchworkers and quilters who live more than 70 km from Darwin.
MEMBERSHIP ENTITLEMENTS
  • name badge for first time members
  • informative club newsletter posted in time to prepare for next meeting
  • free attendance at monthly meetings (50c for refreshments)
  • discounts on workshop fees and valuation service
  • borrowing rights from club library
  • hire of specialist equipment
  • regular Saturday afternoon and midday to midnight workshops


EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
  • Territory Quilts

An Annual exhibition of members work. Territory residents who are not members are also welcome to enter. The exhibition alternates between Darwin and Alice Springs.
  • Members Exhibitions and Sales of Work

from time to time at Territory Craft, Bullocky Point
  • Royal Darwin Show

The group organises the Patchwork and Quilting display, including judging entries and sponsoring prizes
  • Palmerston Annual Quilt Acquisition

Club members organise the display, promote the event and provide the judges
  • Quilt Valuation

A trained committee makes valuations of quilts for insurance purposes and for fundraising events
  • Quilts of Love

Members participate in making quilts for bereaved parents of newborn babies at the hospitals and through the community health care centres.


Detail of floral appliqu� by Sue Hansen