EVENTS
ONLINE ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN
Enroll for classes, lectures, and events for the 2024 International Quilt Festival Houston by clicking on the ribbon to the right. For questions on the enrollment process, email enrollment@quilts.com or call 1-877-578-4587. For questions on all educational offerings, faculty, or supply lists, contact Jill Benge, Manager of Education, at jillb@quilts.com.
595. EVENT—RICKY TIMS IN CONCERT***
Ricky Tims
$35
Everyone
Friday
EVENING EVENT // 6:30-8 PM
Piano recording artist and award-winning quilter, Ricky Tims, is back to present a fun and entertaining evening of music, storytelling, comedy, and inspirational anecdotes. His original compositions have been described as George Winston meets Yanni meets Manheim Steamroller. Relax from your quilt show adventures and enjoy a unique and unforgettable Quilt Festival event. www.rickytims.com
695. EVENT—AN EVENING OF STYLE WITH NICK VERREOS SPONSORED BY BERNINA***
Nick Verreos
$35
Everyone
Saturday
EVENING EVENT // 6:30-8 PM
Join Nick Verreos as he takes you on a journey discussing his multi-hyphenated career. Along the way he imparts life lessons to anyone at any age who has a “Passion for Fashion." Also, explore with Verreos behind-the-scenes of the hit show Project Runway, both in front of the camera, and now, behind, as a Consulting Producer of the show. The icing on the “Runway Cake” will be a fabulous fashion presentation featuring some of his one-of-a-kind NIKOLAKI designs that have been worn on some of Hollywood’s most impressive red carpets! Time permitting, there will be an audience Q&A with Verreos about making and fitting the garments! Plus—BERNINA sewing machine and goodie giveways! Verreos is the Winning Mentor of the show Project Runway: Under the Gunn and his gowns have been worn by celebrities including Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Heidi Klum, Eva Longoria, and Carrie Underwood at the Oscars, Golden Globes, Emmys, Grammys, and SAG Awards. Verreos also has a secondary line, NV Nick Verreos, that has been sold at Lord & Taylor, Nordstrom, and Dillard’s, as well as on QVC UK and QVC Italy. Besides being the Co-Chair of Fashion Design at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM), Verreos has been the Red Carpet Correspondent for KTLA, ABC's On the Red Carpet, E! Entertainment, and TV Guide, reporting on the Academy Awards and Emmy Awards. He also enjoys sharing his knowledge with future fashion designers through his four books and very popular YouTube channel “Fashion School with Nick Verreos", that has over 375,000 subscribers and 12 million views. www.NikolakiDesign.com and www.NickVerreos.com Additional support has been provided by Joe Vecchiarelli/French European, Inc.