NeedleArts Adventures presents
Sewing by the Sea
October 2015
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
- cloth doll making
- paper arts (journaling,
book arts, etc.)
- beading
- knitting & crocheting
Wednesday October 28th
(8 AM) thru Sunday November 1st (6 PM)
Wednesday is a BONUS DAY 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:
All
activities are in the Grand Ballroom
Wednesday
8:00 AM – 2 AM Bonus Day 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 – 2 AM Studio
Time
Other
days
6:00 AM – 2 AM Studio
time
Sunday
6:00 AM – 10:00 AM Studio time
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Share your accomplishments
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Studio time
WHO: This retreat is designed
for sewing, textile and paper arts enthusiasts. People interested in quilting,
beading, crafts, clothing design and construction, and hand- or machine-sewing
activities are welcome. Scrap booking, altered books, collage, book making,
knitting, crocheting and similar activities are welcome. There are always
people engaged in some of these activities.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Space is limited.
Registration is $80 per person. It includes:
A full 6-foot banquet table
of work space for studio time (you don’t have to share a table)
A simple project for an
opening activity on the first evening
On the last morning 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 September
28. 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, with balconies. Each room has 2 queen beds, a microwave, a bar sink, some
counter space and a small refrigerator.
Our special group rates
are:
Thursday, Friday and Saturday the rate is $89 (plus taxes) per
night. Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday and
Sunday it is $65 (plus taxes) per night.
This is single or double so sharing a room with a friend means
even greater savings. (There is $20 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 by September 23th
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.) There is sometimes commuter flight service to Ocean City. 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.
Questions:
Contact Sandy Sapienza. Phone - 410-923-6133. E-mail - sandra@annapolis.
net
NeedleArts Adventures, PO Box 331, Crownsville, MD 21032-0331
