Kanuga Knitting & Quilting Retreat

January 15, 2015 - January 18, 2015
Hendersonville NC
USA

 

January 15, 2015 – January 18, 2015

Optional January 19 stayover

About the retreat

Learn new techniques from patient experts as you enjoy the perfect weekend escape for knitters and quilters. Experience the casual, friendly atmosphere in the Blue Ridge Mountains that only Kanuga can offer.

Click here to view and download the event flyer.

Knitters and quilters can choose a project to work on during this three-day retreat. Projects will be offered for beginning to advanced knitters and beginning to intermediate quilters. You are also welcome to bring your own project to work on.

In addition to daily classes, there will be get-togethers by the fire, time for hiking to scenic mountain overlooks, and visiting area yarn and quilting shops.

Knitting projects include Dreambird Shawl (FULL), Leftovers Wrap, Knitted Toys (FULL), Beginning Socks, Fixing Mistakes, Steeking Basics and more. Click here for a full list of knitting projects.

Quilting projects include Log Cabin Cross and Asian Fusion wall hangings, Jelly Roll Race and Carousel quilts. Click here for a full list of quilting projects.

About the staff

Varian BrandonCOORDINATOR: Varian Brandon has been knitting since she was 8 and has been almost continuously working with yarn and needles since a trip to Scotland after college. Recently, she was the top American winner in an international design competition sponsored by Jamieson and Smith Woolbrokers. She lives in Saluda, NC where she uses her needles (and graph paper and computer) to design hand-knitted sweaters and other colorful wearables.

Jennifer DeatonCHAPLAIN: The Rev. Jennifer Deaton serves as the Canon Pastor at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral in Jackson, Mississippi. An avid knitter, she maintains the blog Preach One, Purl Two.

Jean Ann Wright and Janet Houts

QUILTING INSTRUCTOR: Jean Ann Wright is a design consultant to the fabric industry and co-author of Circle of Nine: 24 Stunning and Creative Quilts, One Unique Quilt Setting. Previously, she served as editor of The Quilting Quarterly and Quilt magazines. Her quilts have appeared on the covers of The Quilter and Quilter’s World and featured in Fons and Porter, McCalls and Quilter’s Newsletter magazines. She has taught quilting in the United States, Canada and England and was a judge at the first International Quilt Festival in Austria and the Quilt Festival in Houston.

QUILTING INSTRUCTOR: Janet Houts is a quilt designer and co-author of Circle of Nine: 24 Stunning and Creative Quilts, One Unique Quilt Setting. Her quilts have been published in numerous magazines, including Fons and Porter’s Love of Quilting, McCalls Quick Quilts, Quilter’s World and Quilt Magazine. She has designed quilts for several textile companies, including Blank Textiles, Windham Fabrics and Andover Textiles. She has an extensive background in graphic arts and previously was the editorial art director for The Quilting Quarterly.

 

COST

Double Occupancy $550 per person
Includes program, lodging, meals and use of recreational facilities.
Single Occupancy $680 per person
Includes same as above. (Based on availability)
Commuter $320 per person
Includes program, lunches, suppers and use of recreational facilities.
Nonparticipating
Spouse
$385 per person
Includes lodging, meals and use of recreational facilities.
Optional Stayover $75 per person
Includes lodging, buffet supper and continental breakfast.

Extend your retreat for an extra day! Limited classes will be offered in addition to a buffet supper Jan. 18 and a continental breakfast before checkout Jan. 19.

PAYMENT

Deposit $100 per person
Nonrefundable. Nontransferable. Deposit deducted from total fee.
Balance Due December 15
(To register after this date, please send a check or use a credit card for the full amount.)

START/END TIMES

Check-in 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15
Check-out After lunch Sunday, Jan. 18

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

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Register by Mail/Fax Download a printable registration form – PDF
Financial Assistance Download a printable application – PDF

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