NeedleArts
Adventures presents
Sewing by the Sea
October 2014
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 29th (8 AM) thru Sunday November 2nd (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 - 6 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 29.
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 $85 (plus taxes) per night. 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 27th 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
