Bow Bench Retreat

Sew Day Jan 13
2026-01-13 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Bow Bench Retreat, Range Road 260, Carseland, Alberta, T0J 0M0, Canada

Tidy Tote Class January 17 & 18
2026-01-17 10:00 - 2026-01-18 16:00 (America/Chicago)
We are so excited that Tara Sinclair will be coming to Bow Bench to teach the Tidy Tote class!!
Never forget a thing the tidy tote takes all the things you need for class and more. Just set up an unzip and you are ready to go!! The tote holds the 3 drawer sterilite drawer system.
Date: Saturday January 17 & Sunday January 18
Time: 10am – 4pm (you can stay and sew later Saturday night and leave your machines set up overnight)
Class fee: $120
Pattern download: **** be sure to download the Pattern with the orange banner like the photo below to fit the 3 drawer unit***
https://www.hillsidequilting.com.au/collections/tidytote/products/copy-of-new-tidy-tote-pattern-using-the-office-works-drawer-set-from-australia-also-from-container-store-online-in-us-and-selected-countries
Link to purchase drawers
single drawer: https://amzn.to/3JRi7rE
2 pack: https://amzn.to/4mNvE1S

Sew Day Jan 20
2026-01-20 10:00 - 16:00 UTC
Join us from 10 – 4 for a day of sewing, friendship and fun!
$20/day

Creating on the Bow - Jan 24
2026-01-24 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton)
Join us from 10 – 10 for 12 hours Creating on the Bow
$25/day

Sew Day Jan 27
2026-01-27 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Legit Kits Workshop
2026-01-31 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Work on any Legit Kit pattern with the assistance of Nancy, a chance to get some help or motivation to work on your projects
Saturday, January 31 from 10 – 4
Cost: $35
Snacks, coffee, tea, water included, bring your lunch, and your projects.

Sew Day Feb 3
2026-02-03 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Monthly Free Motion Workshop Feb 7
2026-02-07 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Monthly Free Motion Quilting WorkshopJoin us each month for a relaxed and inspiring free motion quilting session! Every month features a new design to explore — from feathers and fillers to modern motifs. This is your chance to practice your quilting skills, gain confidence, and get personalized advice and feedback in a supportive environment. This is not designed for absolute beginners, a basic understanding of free motion on your machine is required.
Bring your machine and enthusiasm — we’ll provide guidance, tips, and plenty of inspiration to help your quilting flow freely! You are welcome to bring a project to quilt or fat quarter sandwiches to practice on.
Saturday Feb 7 from 10 – 4
Cost: $50

Mini Workshop February 8
2026-02-08 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Mini Quilt Technique Workshop Series
Join us each month for a fun, hands-on Mini Quilt Technique Workshop where you’ll create a small project while mastering a new quilting skill! Each 3-hour session focuses on a specific technique.
These bite-sized projects are perfect for building your quilting confidence, trying new styles, and finishing something beautiful in a single class. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced quilter looking to expand your skills, you’ll leave each session with a completed mini project, new techniques under your belt, and plenty of inspiration for your next quilt.
All materials, tools, and instructions are provided—just bring your enthusiasm and love of fabric!
Sunday February 8 from 1 -4
Project: Learn basic paper piecing while you make the “Rainbowgram” by Legit Kits, 8″ Paper Pieced block, option to sew blocks into a zipper pouch.

Sew Day Feb 10
2026-02-10 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Cancelled due to weatherSew Day Feb 17
2026-02-17 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Creating on the Bow - Feb 21
2026-02-21 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton)

Sew Day Feb 24
2026-02-24 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Sew Day March 3
2026-03-03 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Monthly Free Motion Workshop March 7
2026-03-07 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Monthly Free Motion Quilting WorkshopJoin us each month for a relaxed and inspiring free motion quilting session! Every month features a new design to explore — from feathers and fillers to modern motifs. This is your chance to practice your quilting skills, gain confidence, and get personalized advice and feedback in a supportive environment. This is not designed for absolute beginners, a basic understanding of free motion on your machine is required.
Bring your machine and enthusiasm — we’ll provide guidance, tips, and plenty of inspiration to help your quilting flow freely! You are welcome to bring a project to quilt or fat quarter sandwiches to practice on.
Saturday March 7 from 10 – 4
Cost: $50

Sew Day March 10
2026-03-10 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Sew Day March 17
2026-03-17 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Creating on the Bow - March 21
2026-03-21 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton)

Sew Day March 24
2026-03-24 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Mini Workshop March 29
2026-03-29 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Mini Quilt Technique Workshop Series
Join us each month for a fun, hands-on Mini Quilt Technique Workshop where you’ll create a small project while mastering a new quilting skill! Each 3-hour session focuses on a specific technique.
These bite-sized projects are perfect for building your quilting confidence, trying new styles, and finishing something beautiful in a single class. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced quilter looking to expand your skills, you’ll leave each session with a completed mini project, new techniques under your belt, and plenty of inspiration for your next quilt.
All materials, tools, and instructions are provided—just bring your enthusiasm and love of fabric!
Project: Beginner Applique, learn the basics of tracing shapes, fusing to background and satin stitching around the raw edges while you make this cute Easter wall hanging.

Sew Day March 31
2026-03-31 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Sew Day April 7
2026-04-07 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Monthly Free Motion Workshop April 11
2026-04-11 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Monthly Free Motion Quilting WorkshopJoin us each month for a relaxed and inspiring free motion quilting session! Every month features a new design to explore — from feathers and fillers to modern motifs. This is your chance to practice your quilting skills, gain confidence, and get personalized advice and feedback in a supportive environment.
Bring your machine and enthusiasm — we’ll provide guidance, tips, and plenty of inspiration to help your quilting flow freely!
Saturday April 11 from 10 – 4
Cost: $50

Mini Workshop April 12
2026-04-12 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Mini Quilt Technique Workshop Series
Join us each month for a fun, hands-on Mini Quilt Technique Workshop where you’ll create a small project while mastering a new quilting skill! Each 3-hour session focuses on a specific technique.
These bite-sized projects are perfect for building your quilting confidence, trying new styles, and finishing something beautiful in a single class. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced quilter looking to expand your skills, you’ll leave each session with a completed mini project, new techniques under your belt, and plenty of inspiration for your next quilt.
All materials, tools, and instructions are provided—just bring your enthusiasm and love of fabric!
Project: Easy Bag designed by Fibreworks

Sew Day April 14
2026-04-14 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Creating on the Bow - April 18
2026-04-18 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton)

Sew Day April 21
2026-04-21 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Sew Day April 28
2026-04-28 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Creating on the Bow - May 2
2026-05-02 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton)

Sew Day May 5
2026-05-05 10:00 - 16:00 UTC
