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| Design Outside the Lines - Sister, OR (2012) | |||||||
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| Learn and play with Diane Ericson & Marcy Tilton
Ignite your imagination. Get away from it all in the company of kindred spirits. Grow your work at Design Outside the Lines, a sewing and fiber experience presented by Diane Ericson and Marcy Tilton. These 4-day hands on workshops are a journey in discovery and creating. Through formal and informal classes and time to 'play' in the studio, you'll expand your perspectives on design, sewing, surface design, jewelry, accessories and techniques with an overall theme of expanding your creativity. 2012 Price: $1645.00 includes workshop, room and board, breakfast and lunch (daily), dinner (first night only). About Five Pine Lodge This brand new lodge and conference center is in Sisters, Oregon, home of the famous Quilt festival. The conference center was built with quilters in mind as Sisters hosts many classes and workshops throughout the year. This big airy well lit room has a big stone fireplace and plenty of space to set up a working studio. The guest rooms are amazing, double or single (or even triple occupancy) in charming craftsman cottages nestled into a pine forested meadow with wild flowers and stream. Rooms feature hand crafted Amish furniture, soaking tubs filled by a waterfall from the ceiling, tile/stone fireplaces, 42 inch plasma tv, wireless internet (you can sit in the tub and watch the fire or the telly. Part of the complex is the exquisite Shibui Spa for massage, facials, nails etc. in the most beautiful spa setting I've ever seen. Also right on the grounds: the Sisters Athletic club--lodge guests have full use of their facilities, lap pool, weights, sauna. AND, there is even an upscale movie theatre which looks like an old red barn, right on the grounds featuring 4 current releases, where you can have a gourmet snack and glass of wine or beer and have it delivered to your seat (this business is the 'project' of a woman exec from Nike). By the time we are there, the full scale restaurant will be in full swing. Oh...and wine and cheese each afternoon too. Sisters is a wonderful little town, walking distance from the lodge.....including the famous quilting store owned by Jean Wells, the Stitching Post. Getting to Five Pine Lodge The closest airport is in Bend. You can also fly into Portland, rent a car and drive. Driving time from Portland is about 3 hours. Sisters is located in Central Oregon, in the high desert, nestled at the base of the Three Sisters Mountains. The small town of Sisters is full of charm, good restaurants, and fun shopping, strolling opportunities. Sisters and the surrounding area is known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities. For all retreats: Send your full amount or $300 deposit to hold your place. Full payment is due 60 days prior to your retreat. Cancellation policy: Now to 30 days prior to the retreat, $100 is non-refundable. Less than 30 days prior to the retreat, no refund. You may transfer your reservation to another person or to another retreat within the same year if unable to attend. Materials list, arrival information, maps etc. will be sent 6 weeks out from the event. “This is more than a sewing workshop. It is a life changing experience.” Workshop Participant Wondering what to wear? Bring comfortable expressive clothes you feel good in, and feel free to dress up or down...fun things you love and maybe don't always give yourself permission to wear. Include layers. In a community of fellow fiber artists, you can express yourself in many fun ways. You might want to include casual clothes for morning walks and an apron or t-shirt for surface design. | |||||||