Saturday, September 5th -Tuesday, 8th, 2020
Historic Cherokee Park Ranch Livermore, Colorado
Workshop
Single Occupancy $900
Double Occupancy (Bring a Friend) $875
UN-Workshop
Single Occupancy $700
Double Occupancy (Bring a Friend) $675
When we say “RETREAT” we mean “RETREAT”.
Private Suites and Bathrooms, No cell phones, internet, or TV; just you, yarn, horses, dogs and cookies!
What’s Included:
· Rib stickin’ Western Gourmet fare served Family Style 3 times a day
· 2 Wine and Cheese Meet and Greet Evenings
· Luxurious rustic accommodations at a Historical Stage Coach stop Lodge
· Relaxed workshops taught at your pace by professional instructors
2020 Workshops TBD
2019 Workshops
Learn how to Steek!
Time to get brave! Retreaters will start by making a mini sweater designed just for Wild West Knitting retreat!
After the sweater is worked we will get brave and cut that sweater open!
We will secure our edges with either a sewing machine or a line of single crochet!
Then come the scissors, it will be time to cut!
We'll cover:
Stranded color worked in the round.
Adding crocheting edging, Before cutting open that cardigan!
Finishing off raw edging and adding button bands!
The mini sweater will be a great way to remember an amazing vacation during the winter months.
Rag Rug Weaving!
Beginners and experienced weavers alike explore Rag Rug weaving using a variety of recyclable materials- sheets, jeans, Pendleton woven selvedges, knit strips and even plastic grocery bags while making a small rug.
Class description:
Students will start by choosing warp materials and warping looms for rug weaving on either rigid heddle or 4 harness looms. We will explore different patterns from plain weave to 4 harness drafts. We will learn different finishing techniques from hemming to fringe.
Loom Rentals and yarns available at a discounted rate through Your Daily Fiber.
Call for details; 970-484-2414.
Exploring Spinning– on the Spindle and the Wheel
An Introductory class on Learning the art of Handspinning on the Drop Spindle and the Spinning Wheel
We’ll Cover:
Spinning on top or bottom whorl drop spindles
The basics of the Wheel, and how to start using this ageless tool
Basic fiber preparation
Learn about fibers-wool to exotic fibers
Finally-you CAN ply on a drop spindle!
