Saturday, August 25, 2018

Spring 2019 Flier

NeedleArts Adventures presents
Sewing by the Sea
March 2019  
at the Grand Hotel,  2100 Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, Maryland, USA 21842

A retreat for textile and mixed media arts enthusiasts who enjoy


quilting
clothing design and wearable art
printmaking
- paper arts (journaling, book arts, etc.)
- beading
 - knitting & crocheting


    
Tuesday March 19th (8 AM) thru Sunday March 24th (midnight)
Tuesday & Wednesday are BONUS DAYS for those who can come early. The retreat “officially” begins Thursday evening.

WHAT: Treat yourself to several days away from the distractions of home. We have reserved a spacious room in which to work and enjoy the company of other textile/paper artists. Make connections with old and new friends. Share ideas, advice and inspiration.      
Bring your equipment and supplies, and all those projects you have been meaning to work on! Relax and have fun. The schedule is designed to give you maximum flexibility so you can work non-stop, or take a break and enjoy a walk on the beach, shop, swim in the pool, or whatever YOU like.

Overview of Activities:

Tuesday & Wednesday:
     8:00 AM – Midnight  Bonus Days for those who can come early
 Thursday
     6:00 AM – 8:00 PM Bonus Studio time for “Early Birds”
     8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Opening Program
    10:00 PM – Midnight  Studio Time 
Friday, Saturday & Sunday:
     6:00 AM – Midnight Studio time

WHO:  This retreat is designed for sewing, textile, mixed media, and paper arts enthusiasts. Participants will be doing things such as quilting, beading, crafts, clothing design and construction, and hand- or machine-sewing activities scrap booking, paper arts, mixed media, knitting, crocheting, orienting (or fabric and paper), mixed media, book making and similar activities.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:  Space is limited.
Registration is $85 per person. It includes:
A full 6-foot banquet table of workspace for studio time (you don’t have to share a table)
A simple project for an opening activity on the first evening
Free workshop opportunities
Time for sharing of accomplishments (show and tell)
Registration does not include lodging, meals or travel expenses.
Register soon to avoid disappointment. Registration is on a first paid, first served basis.

A minimum deposit of $10 is required. Registration is refundable, except for a $10 processing fee, until February 10th. After that time we cannot make refunds. You may send someone in your place.

LODGING - FOOD - TRAVEL: You are responsible for your lodging, meals, travel and things not specifically covered by the registration fee.
The Grand Hotel is a beachfront resort hotel on the boardwalk. Our group’s sleeping rooms are ocean view or side view, with balconies. Each room has 2 queen beds, a microwave, a bar sink, some counter space and a small refrigerator.

Our special group rates (plus taxes)  are:
Weekdays (Sunday – Thursday)
$ 74.00     City View Guest Room per night
$ 89.00     Direct Ocean Front Guest Room per night
 Weekends (Friday and Saturday)
$ 84.00     City View Guest Room per night
$ 109.00   Direct Ocean Front Guest Room per night

This is single or double so sharing a room with a friend means even greater savings.  (There is a surcharge for more than 2 adults in a room.) Participants must stay at the Grand Hotel; we cannot provide studio space for those who stay elsewhere. Many people will arrive early and depart the morning after the last day.

Please make your hotel reservations directly with the Grand Hotel as soon as possible and no later than February 10th to receive the group rate. You are responsible for making your own reservations. Identify yourself as part of the NeedleArts Adventures Group. The hotel’s reservation number is 1-800-447-6779 / 410-289-6191.

You can find travel directions and information about the hotel, its policies, and facilities at their web site: www.grandhoteloceancity.com. There is a 24-hour coffee shop in the hotel and there are many restaurants and grocery stores near by.
            Located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Ocean City is an easy two-and-a-half-hour drive from Baltimore or Philadelphia. There is plenty of free parking at the hotel. You can fly to Philadelphia, PA, Baltimore, MD, or Salisbury, MD, and rent a car. (Salisbury is 30 minutes away.) We will help with carpools and roommate referrals.

To register send your name, address, phone nr., e-mail, whether you are registering for fall or spring, & check to: NeedleArts Adventures, PO Box 331, Crownsville, MD 21032-0331. One person per registration check, please. Make checks to NeedleArts Adventures.

Check our blog: www.needleartsadventures.blogspot.com for current retreat information. You can join our Facebook group :   https://www.facebook.com/groups/1801352099917589/
SEWING BY THE SEA – NeedleArts Adventures   Questions: Contact Sandy Sapienza. Phone - 410-923-6133. E-mail - sandra351@comcast.net

NeedleArts Adventures, PO Box 331, Crownsville, MD 21032-0331