Sewing classes.
Sewing friendships.
Grow your sewing skills, confidence and creativity alongside the Bow Bench Retreat community.
Located near Carseland, Alberta.
Our sewing and quilting classes are just the beginning.
Bow Bench Retreat is a sewing and craft studio located south of Carseland, Alberta, overlooking the Bow River.
If you’re looking for a place to quilt, sew, scrapbook, knit, crochet or create, Bow Bench has a spot for you.
Classes
Spread out, share ideas and create.
Everything has been designed just for sewists and crafters: there is power, tools, supplies and scenic views of the Bow River. All retreats and classes are taught by certified instructors.
Rent Our Facility
Bow Bench Retreat is too good not to share.
Located south of Calgary, Bow Bench Retreat is the perfect spot for quilters and sewists to plug in their machines, spread out their materials and get inspired by the scenery and community.
Teaching
Certified instruction for quilting and sewing.
Nancy Strath leads classes, workshops and retreats at Bow Bench Retreat and beyond. She will travel to your guilds, quilt shops and groups across Canada for custom workshops and classes.
Classes and Events
Bow Bench Retreat hosts classes and events year-round. We have regular sewing and craft days, sewing and quilting classes, and special events with guest instructors.
For classes that require registration, sign up online or call Bow Bench Retreat at 403-614-8584.
Creating on the Bow – Dec 7
Bow Bench Retreat Range Road 260, Carseland, Alberta, CanadaJoin us from 10 - 10 for 12 hours Creating on the Bow $25/day
Sew Day Dec 10
Bow Bench Retreat Range Road 260, Carseland, Alberta, CanadaJoin us from 10 - 4 for a day of sewing, friendship and fun! $20/day
Creating on the Bow – Dec 14
Bow Bench Retreat Range Road 260, Carseland, Alberta, CanadaJoin us from 10 - 10 for 12 hours Creating on the Bow $25/day
Sew Day Dec 17
Bow Bench Retreat Range Road 260, Carseland, Alberta, CanadaJoin us from 10 - 4 for a day of sewing, friendship and fun! $20/day
Meet Nancy Strath – Owner and Instructor
Paper Piecing Instructor | Gem Affiliate with MJ Kinman Textile Artist | Certified Instructor with Legit Kits
Nancy shares her two passions at Bow Bench Retreat: quilting and her beautiful facility along the Bow River. In all her classes – for beginners to more experienced sewists – she focuses on developing confidence, creativity and talent.
Bow Bench Retreat is a scenic, serene and specialized facility located near Nancy’s home, south of Carseland, Alberta.
Learn more about Nancy and Bow Bench Retreat.
Bow Bench Retreat feels like my secret sewing retreat just outside of Calgary and has provided me with self care and relaxation.
I keep coming back to Bow Bench because of Nancy’s warm smile, the comfortable and well stocked sewing room, the friendly and welcoming atmosphere and the beautiful scenery.
