THE CRAFTY SEWING SISTERS RETREAT WEEKEND
***Now Fully Booked***
FRIDAY February 9 till SUNDAY February 11 2024
Lake Dewar, 339 Garrards Lane, Myrniong 3341
Bunk In 5pm approx. Bunk out 2pm
Cost $280.00 includes:
2 nights accommodation.
6 Meals, Morning and afternoon teas
PLEASE LET US KNOW OF ANY DIETARY REQUIREMENTS.
A Bar service is run from approx. 5-7pm Friday and Saturday nights. Drinks at Bar Prices.
ROOMS ARE ON A SHARE BASIS. 2 TO A ROOM. ONLY BOTTOM BEDS OF BUNKS ARE USED. PLEASE LET US KNOW WHO YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH.
BYO all Bedding, (including Pillow) Towels, Toiletries etc
$100 deposit is required when booking with Balance of $180 due by December 9 2023.
Money to be paid either in cash or Bank Transfer. Please let us know if you wish to transfer and we’ll give you the bank details.
If doing bank transfer please use your name as reference.
We are happy for you to pay the balance in instalments at an amount which suit your budget.
Please bring any items you wish to work on over the weekend either hand or bring your sewing machine along and/or even a good book.
We are adding a twist to the weekend.
SHORT CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED AT AN EXTRA COST.
These are optional however if you wish to do any classes please let us know when booking as all classes include kits which need to be made up beforehand.
Payment for classes will need to be cash please.
Any further enquiries please call in (143-145 Main street, Bacchus Marsh) and talk to Mary or Hannah or give us a call on 0493 605 953.
Classes are:
Rope Bowl making with Roz Corban.
Come along and learn to make a circular rope bowl. These are great for holding your wool whilst knitting/crocheting etc. You will need your sewing machine for this class along with scissors, cotton and at least 3 bobbins fully wound with white or cream cotton. Pins, Tape Measure, a size 90/14 sewing machine needle and tweezers.
English Paper piecing with Michelle Basten.
In this class you will learn to make a small project using paper pieces. You will need hand sewing needles, pins, cotton and scissors. Sewing machine is an option for finishing the project.
Fabric Painting/Embellishing with Leonie Watson
Have you ever wanted to try fabric painting or using intense pencils but don’t know where to start or want to purchase the items in case it isn’t for you?
Come along and give it a go. You can learn how to use acrylic paint as well as how to get great results using intense pencils.
Once you have finished your painting you can embellish with handstitching. You will need scissors, hand sewing needles threads for embellishing.
Hand embroidery with Lisa Cantlay from “Fig N Berry”
Lisa will design a project just for us for the weekend so come along and do a class on hand embroidery.
In this class you may learn some new stitches or brush up on ones you’ve used. You will need hand sewing needles, scissors along with a hoop if you use one for embroidery.
If you’re not familiar with Lisa we stock quite a few of her patterns in store so call in and check them out.