Saturday, September 5th -Tuesday, 8th, 2020           

Historic Cherokee Park Ranch  Livermore, Colorado

Workshop 

Single Occupancy                                           $900

Double Occupancy (Bring a Friend)              $875  

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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!

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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

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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!

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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!

Refund policy: A full refund will be issued if cancelation is before July 1st 2020.