The first ever retreat in New England entirely dedicated to the education of needlepoint canvas!
6 classes to choose from!
4 National Teachers including Sandra Arthur, Meredith Willett, Suzie Vallerie and Kelly Clark.
2 In House Teachers including Becki Gebhardt and Mary Susan Muirhead
Retreat will be held at the Greenwich Hyatt in Connecticut
Registration opens April 2017
To assure that each student receives individual instruction while developing friendships with other instructors and students, class sizes are limited.
Registration includes:
Thursday evening meet and greet cocktail party
Three days of instruction
Three lunches and snack provided throughout the day
Saturday evening banquet
Canvases, thread kits, and stitch guides and hotel room are not included in the registration fee
Total registration fee: $895
Non-refundable deposit: $450 will reserve your place
For late registration, a first payment of $450 is due by March 31st. The balance and kit fee will be due in April.
Hotel room rate through the room block is $150/night. This is not included in the registration fee. Double and single rooms are available. Hotel rooms must be booked through the room block by copying and pasting a link into your browser that you will receive via email.
You will receive an email with a link to make your room reservation after you have completed registration.
Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your registration at any time. However, the initial deposit is non-refundable. You will not receive a refund on the non-refundable deposit if you do not receive your first choice class.
Classes must have a minimum number of students to run. If a class does not fill, you will be moved to your second choice class. Should you choose not to switch classes, the non-refundable deposit will be applied towards the complete kit of canvas, stitch guide and thread kit for the cancelled class.
Select one of the following classes to partake in during the course of the three day retreat. Canvas and kit fees will vary. On the registration form please list your first and second choices. Class registration is on a first come first serve basis.
All kits include canvas, stitch guide, thread kit, stretcher bars, needles and whatever else you might need.
Level of Proficiency: Intermediate
Canvas Price: $183
Thread Kit: TBD
Stitch Guide: TBD
Dimensions 8 x 8 on 18 mesh
If you prefer to stitch in season, join Mary Susan as she takes you through this beautiful and whimsical piece. Mary Susan has an elegant style with that will keep this piece true to its original art form. She has ribbon and beading techniques planned. We can't wait to see what she does with the bumblebee!
Kelly is whipping up a brand new exclusive design for the retreat. A seashell wreath! The canvas will measure 6 inch diameter on 18 mesh. Stumpwork, beading and ribbon work will embellish this piece. You never know what Kelly is going to dream up!
Canvas: estimated price $125
Thread Kit: TBD
Stitch Guide: TBD
Join Sandy for three days while she takes you through this gorgeous piece. Sandy will guide you through stumpwork, needle painting and so much more! Sandy is a delightful teacher who always has the class laughing. The canvas measures 8 x 8 on 18 mesh. Canvas $140. Stitch guide and thread kit TBD.