CREATING ART UNDER LIVING SKIES
IN THE NESS CREEK FOREST
Stretch & Sew Retreat
November 15-17, 2024
About the Course
Join Jenny Ambrose in the beautiful boreal forest to learn the art of sewing with stretch fabrics! This retreat offers guided tutorials and plenty of open work time with customized support. You will learn how to prepare your work, choose the best equipment, tools, and practices, and work with elastics and finishing techniques. You can choose to work on clothing items such as tee-shirts, dresses, hoodies, activewear, swimwear, or lingerie.
In addition to sewing, there are optional outdoor activities such as a full-moon ski or hike on Friday evening, as well as an afternoon ski or snowshoe on Saturday and Sunday. For those interested, there will also be a yoga flow class on Saturday and Sunday mornings to help ease any tension in your back and shoulders after sewing. Ness Creek offers rental services for skies and snowshoes, so be sure to come prepared with appropriate outdoor clothing.
To make sure that you get the most out of the retreat, telephone consultations with Jenny are strongly encouraged to plan your project goals and make sure that you have all the necessary supplies well in advance.
How to Get Here
Our classes take place at the Ness Creek Site. Click here to download directions or If you prefer a little technological assistance during your adventures, look up “Ness Creek Site” on Google Maps. Keep in mind, though, that you might lose signal as you get closer to the site.
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Accommodations
Whether you want to lay your head under the stars or sleep in luxury, Ness Creek has what you need. Endless camping, powered or not. Cabins, big and small.
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You can book powered or non-powered camping with your class registration. If you would prefer to stay in a cabin please book separately with Discover Ness Creek.
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Looking to stay close to the water's edge? Check out Nesslin Lake just 20 minutes down the road!
Discover Ness Creek & Nesslin Lake
