workshop details
what you need to know if you would like to book a retreat or workshop in your community
illuminated
manuscript
retreats
FOR:
- 18+, unless a particular exception has been made
- all skill levels are welcome & accommodated
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LOCATION:
- a quiet, well-lit space (preferably with natural light) is required
- appropriate seating and workspace for all participants; everyone will need a seat at a stable tabletop with elbow room
- access to a bathroom, a kitchen, and a coffee maker are necessary
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ATMOSPHERE:
- this is a retreat into prayerful silence, cultivating a quiet in community; participants are encouraged to pray the Jesus prayer along with their breath as they work
- I will offer instruction quietly as needed throughout the retreat
- participants are encouraged to leave their phones in their cars, or at least to turn them off.
- for longer retreats that include a meal together, we enjoy conversation during the meal
- everyone will choose the option that best suits their skill level & work to complete one of my illuminated manuscript designs; various mediums & levels of detail allow everyone to take home a finished, frameable piece if so desired.
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LENGTH VARIATIONS & COST:
- $175: 8 hours: 9am to 5pm (with a one hour lunch break) - this is the ideal option, and it is even better if the participants can have dinner together after the retreat concludes - includes all necessary supplies, coffee, tea, biscuits, wine, & chocolates
- $160: 6 hours: 12:30-6:30pm - includes all necessary supplies, coffee, tea, wine, & chocolates
- $100: 4 hours: (morning, afternoon, or evening) - includes all necessary supplies, coffee/wine
- $80: 2/3 hours (morning, afternoon, or evening) - includes all necessary supplies, coffee/wine
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BRING:
- water bottle
- for longer retreats, a sack lunch
- an apron if desired
embroidery art
workshops
FOR:
- 16+, unless a particular exception has been made
- be able to thread a needle & preferably have some knowledge of hand sewing
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LOCATION:
- a well-lit space (preferably with natural light) is required
- appropriate seating and workspace for all participants; people can sit on sofas, chairs, or the floor, but everyone will need some room to keep their things conveniently accessible
- access to a bathroom, a kitchen, and a coffee maker are necessary
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ATMOSPHERE:
- this is conversational workshop, and participants are welcome to chat as they work
- the length of the workshop & experience level of the participants will determine in part the design and project we work on
- projects vary from an embroidered fabric square to glasses cases, housewifes, bookmarks, book covers, etc.
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LENGTH VARIATIONS & COST:
- $175: 8 hours: 9am to 5pm (with a one hour lunch break) - this is the ideal option, and it is even better if the participants can have dinner together after the retreat concludes - includes all necessary supplies, coffee, tea, biscuits, wine, & chocolates
- $160: 6 hours: 12:30-6:30pm - includes all necessary supplies, coffee, tea, wine, & chocolates
- $100: 4 hours: (morning, afternoon, or evening) - includes all necessary supplies, coffee/wine
- $80: 2/3 hours (morning, afternoon, or evening) - includes all necessary supplies, coffee/wine
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BRING:
- water bottle
- if you have them you may want to bring your own sewing box, a couple of embroidery needles, and fabric or sewing scissors
- for longer workshops, a sack lunch