Bow Bench Retreat

Sew Day - November 18
2020-11-18 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Bow Bench Retreat, Range Road 260, Carseland, Alberta, T0J 0M0, Canada
Work on any sewing project. Nancy will be available to assist and guide you with any questions you may have.
Every Wednesday from 10 am to 4 pm ($20 drop in fee). Please bring your own lunch and contact Nancy to register or register below.
Please note of the following restrictions:

If you feel unwell do not come
Limited to 6 attendees to ensure social distancing between tables.
No shared equipment or spaces, bring your own rulers and cutters, Bow Bench will provide a cutting mat and ironing station at every table.
Do not use the design walls.
All sewing machines will have to be packed up and stored or taken home at the end of the day.
Bring your own food/snacks/coffee none will be provided, you must eat at your own table.
You will need a hand sanitizer at your table and apply before you use the washroom or shop in the store area.
You are required to wear a mask to move about the room and use the washroom, not required to wear it while you sew at your table.
Please keep your personal items i.e. coats, shoes, bags, at your own table.

If you’re more comfortable with a private sew class, contact Nancy to book a private sew class or weekend retreat for a small group.

Saturday Sew Day - November 14
2020-11-14 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton)
Work on any sewing project. Nancy will be available to assist and guide you with any questions you may have.
Monthly on a Saturday from 10 am to 10 pm ($25 drop in fee). Please bring your own lunch and contact Nancy to register or register below.
Please note of the following restrictions:

If you feel unwell do not come
Limited to 6 attendees to ensure social distancing between tables.
No shared equipment or spaces, bring your own rulers and cutters, Bow Bench will provide a cutting mat and ironing station at every table.
Do not use the design walls.
All sewing machines will have to be packed up and stored or taken home at the end of the day.
Bring your own food/snacks/coffee none will be provided, you must eat at your own table.
You will need a hand sanitizer at your table and apply before you use the washroom or shop in the store area.
You are required to wear a mask to move about the room and use the washroom, not required to wear it while you sew at your table.
Please keep your personal items i.e. coats, shoes, bags, at your own table.

If you’re more comfortable with a private sew class, contact Nancy to book a private sew class or weekend retreat for a small group.

Sew Day - Thursday November 12
2020-11-12 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton)

Sew Day - November 11
2020-11-11 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton)

Sew Day - November 4
2020-11-04 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton)

Saturday Sew Day - October 31
2020-10-31 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton)

Sew Day - October 28
2020-10-28 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton)

Sew Day - November 25
2020-10-28 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton)

Sew Day - October 21
2020-10-21 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton)

Saturday Sew Day - October 17
2020-10-17 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton)

Sew Day - October 14
2020-10-14 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton)

Sew Day - October 7
2020-10-07 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton)

Saturday Sew Day - October 3
2020-10-03 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton)

Sew Day - Sept 30
2020-09-30 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton)

Sew Day - Sept 23
2020-09-23 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton)

Sew Day - Sept 16
2020-09-16 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton)

Saturday Sew Day - Sept 12
2020-09-12 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton)

Sew Day - Sept 9
2020-09-09 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton)

Sew Day - Sept 2
2020-09-02 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton)

Gypsy Wife Sew Along Thursday, July 9, 10am - 4:00pm
2020-07-09 10:00 - 16:00 UTC
This is a sampler quilt , with many one-off blocks, a mix of square-in-square small blocks and vertical stripes. It finishes at a at 59” x 68”.

This monthly quilt-along will be so much fun to do together, learn new techniques, and share creativity. You can start from the beginning, you can join us to finish the Gyspy you started a while ago, bring your scraps and share, its a great scrappy quilt!

We all know how fun it can be to work on things as a group to stay motivated to actually complete a project!!

Everyone is required to have their own copy of the pattern.
Bring a Lunch
Class fee: $20/day

Summer Solstice Class July 2-5, 2020
2020-07-02 09:30 - 2020-07-05 16:00 UTC
Join Certified Instructor Nancy Strath as she leads you through the process of creating your own version of this beautiful quilt.
This pattern uses a strip piecing technique that expands on the traditional foundation paper piecing approach to complete lone star units. Strips are sewn onto foundation paper to complete “Strip sets” after they are created they are cut apart, rearranged and re-sewn into a diamond star point. Using the Quiltster program you can create your own color way of this pattern, including the swirling red and white one shown below. Make arrangements with Nancy for an overview of how to use Quiltster to choose your colors. https://www.quiltster.com/
This is a 4 day class, you are welcome to book a bed in the the farmhouse to, or bring your RV to camp at Bow Bench, and make it a retreat, contact Nancy for more information.
Class fee $300/4 days
Queen Pattern 99″x99″ : $98 (let Nancy know if you need a pattern)
Wall size pattern 60″x60″: $56 (let Nancy know if you need a pattern)

Triangle Geese Mini Quilt Class Thursday June 25
2020-06-25 10:00 - 15:00 UTC
Allison Glass + Giucy Giuce Mini Series patterns – Log Cabin
by Giuseppe Ribaudo

Want to challenge yourself to try something new? Do you have enough full size quilts? We’ve all seen the new rage of mini quilt blocks, aren’t you intrigued? but don’t know where to start? Sharon will teach you the tips and tricks of the trade to make your own version of this mini block. Her experience and expertise will help eliminate the intimidation factor of making mini quilts.
All the tools and notions and patterns are available to purchase during class at Bow Bench Retreat.

Class time: Thursday, June 25 , 10:00am – 3:00pm Sharon will teach from 10 – 1, you can stay and sew after class
Class Fee: $40
Pattern: $8.50

Sew Day - June 24
2020-06-24 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton)
Work on any sewing project. Nancy will be available to assist and guide you with any questions you may have.
Every Wednesday from 10 am to 4 pm ($20 drop in fee). An evening session from 6 pm to 9 pm is available some weeks as noted ($10 drop in fee or $25 for entire day).
Please bring your own lunch and contact Nancy to register or register below.

Gypsy Wife Sew Along, Thursday June 18, 10am - 4pm
2020-06-18 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Sew Day - June 17
2020-06-17 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton)

Private Booking
2020-06-11 08:00 - 2020-06-14 17:00 UTC

Sew Day - June 10
2020-06-10 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Creating on the Bow Sunday, June 7
2020-06-07 10:00 - 22:00 UTC
One weekend per month, . Join us from 10 am to 10 pm Friday, Saturday or Sunday, better yet stay for 3 days, accommodation options available, contact Nancy for information..
Please bring your own meals. Snack and refreshments are provided.
$25 drop in fee, please pre-register.

Creating on the Bow Saturday, June 6
2020-06-06 10:00 - 22:00 UTC

Creating on the Bow Fri June 5
2020-06-05 10:00 - 22:00 UTC
