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Fall Fiber Retreat |
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Announcing the
Fabulous Fall Fiber Retreat
at Baskets of Yarn
September 24-26, 2010!
Thanks to our past retreat enthusiasts and your feedback we are going to have a fall fiber retreat this year! We will host the event at our warehouse and teaching studios at Baskets of Yarn in Charlotte, NC.
The registration fee is $295 and includes your yarn, patterns, instruction, meals, goodies and more! Each participant will take 11 hours of classes during the weekend plus have some great "open" time for working on projects, getting to know other fiber enthusiasts, and we have some special treats in store for you!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
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Event Schedule:
Friday, September 24
5:00pm-9:00pm Check-In, Dinner, Shopping and Fiber Warm-Up!
Saturday, September 25
9:00-9:30am Breakfast
9:30a-12:00p Primary Class (part 1)
12:00p-1:30p Lunch
1:30p-2:30p Technique Class A
2:30p-3:00p Break
3:00p-5:00p Project Class 1
5:00p-6:00p Break
6:00p-7:00p Dinner
7:00p-11:00p PJ Party & Movies!
Sunday, September 25
9:00-9:30am Breakfast
9:30a-12:00p Primary Class (part 2)
12:00p-1:30p Lunch
1:30p-2:30p Technique Class B
2:30p-3:00p Break
3:00p-5:00p Project Class 2
5:00p-6:30p Check-out
6:30p-??? Dutch Treat Dinner (location TBD)
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The class list is finalized (see the next webpage to make your selections and see projet pictures)!
You will choose the following:
One Primary Class that will be taught in two sessions - 2.5 hours on Saturday and Sunday mornings. These classes are be larger, more detailed projects such as a sweater, stole, blanket, socks, and a special scarf that you will get to dye and knit!
Two Technique Classes that will be taught as one-hour classes. You will take one technique class each day. These classes will include options like Continental Knitting, Mitered Squares, Cast-On, Tunisian Crochet and more!
Two Project Classes that will be taught as two-hour classes. You will take one project class each day. These classes include smaller projects and will include options that will be great for gift giving like neck warmers, cabled scarves, mittens, crochet borders as well as other fiber techniques for you to try like polymer clay, spinning and more!
Classes will be assigned on a first paid, first assigned basis. So register soon to get your top class choices!
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We have arranged a group rate of $59 per night at the closest hotel to the shop...
Quality Inn
440 Griffith Road, Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 525-0747
Complimentary Airport Shuttle & Free Hot Breakfast
You can call the hotel directly to make your reservation under the Baskets of Yarn room block.
In addition there is a Marriott (704) 527-9650 and a Hilton (704) 527-8000 down the street as well. The rates are higher, but if you have points you can use them there.
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Cancellation Policy: At any time until August 24, 2010 you may cancel your reservation and receive all except $50 back. After August 24, 2010, your registration fee will not be refunded, but we will send you a retreat package including all materials you would be receiving for the classes you have registered for.
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Please complete the information below if you would like to be contacted by Baskets of Yarn with more information about our Fall Retreat!
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