Bow Bench Retreat

Sew Day - February 12
2020-02-12 10:00 - 21:00 (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). 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.

Sew Day/Farm Girl Vintage sew along - February 5
2020-02-05 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.
We have a drop in Farm Girl Vintage Sew along one Wednesday a month, its fun to work on these fun blocks as a group and share ideas and inspiration, hopefully this will encourage you to get your blocks done.
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.

Sew Day - January 29
2020-01-29 10:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton)

Creating on the Bow - Fri Jan 24, Sat Jan 25, Sun Jan 26
2020-01-24 10:00 - 2020-01-26 22:00 (America/Edmonton)
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.

Sew Day - January 22
2020-01-22 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton)

Sew Day/Farm Girl Vintage Sew along - January 8
2020-01-08 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton)

12 Hours Creating on the Bow - December 2019
2019-12-14 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton)
One Saturday per month, excluding July and August. Join us anytime from 10 am to 10 pm.
Please bring your own meals. Snack and refreshments are provided.
$25 drop in fee, please pre-register.

Birthstone Class - December - Tanzanite
2019-12-13 12:00 - 21:00 UTC
Create our own sparkling gem using the same techniques that artist and designer JM KInman has used to create her giant gem quilts for over 20 years.You’ve read about MJ’s gem quilts in Quilting Arts Magazine and McCall’s Quilting magazine, and you may have seen her on Quilting arts TV and The Quilt Show with Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims. Now MJ has created patterns that allow all of us to bring a little bling into our lives. Through her use of color and contrast, MJ has created patterns that will delight your senses and are a blast to put together even for the new quilt maker.
This isn’t your typical foundation paper piecing. Freezer paper templates are ironed to the right side of your fabric and can be easily removed after piecing. And the best of all, these patterns don’t require absolute precision, so you can relax and enjoy every aspect of making your gem.
Join Nancy Strath, certified Gem Affiliate with MJ Kinman, Textile Artist, on Friday December 13 from 12 – 3, or 6 – 9 at Bow Bench Retreat, Nancy has created a comfortable, relaxing, fun environment to cultivate your creative passions, her enthusiasm and expertise help you over come your fears to learn a new technique! Every month we will celebrate birthdays, so join us for all 12 months and create your own Jewel Box of Gemstone Blocks!!
Class Fee $25 +GST
Pattern $26
Fat Quarter Pack (December 9 fat quarters): $29+GST
Class Time: Friday, December 13 from 12-3 or 6-9
Class Location: Bow Bench Retreat
Supply List: (all tools and notions are available to purchase at Bow Bench Retreat)

December Painters Palette Fat Quarter Pack from Paintbrush Studio Fabrics
9 Regular sized Business size envelopes 4 1/8”x 9 1/2”
Rotary Cutter, ruler and mat
Small iron and pressing pad (optional but quite nice at your station)
Basic sewing supplies including seam ripper and tweezers
Fabric marking pencils light and dark
Sewing machine in good working order

Dinner Plate Dahlia Workshop - December 12
2019-12-12 10:00 - 17:00 UTC
Join Certified Instructor Nancy Strath as she teaches this pattern in a slower pace, 6 workshops over 4 months. Every class you will start a new booklet learning new techniques every class., and as you complete them you will join to the next unit, with the goal of putting at least one section together over the program.
Workshop dates:
Thursday August 29, 2019 10:00am – 5:00 pm Booklet 2 (Booklet 1 is introduction and general information)
Thursday September 19, 2019 10:00am – 5:00 pm Booklet 3
Thursday October 3, 2019, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Booklet 4
Thursday October 17, 2019, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Booklet 5
Thursday November 7, 2019, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Booklet 6
Thursday December 12, 2019, 10:00am – 5:00 pm Assembly and catch up
Workshop Cost : $75/class or $400 total prepaid for all classes
Register for all classes and purchase patterns here.

Judy Sew Day - December 11
2019-12-11 10:00 (America/Edmonton)
Work on any “Judy” foundation paper pieced project. Nancy will be available to assist and guide you with any questions you may have.
Every Wednesday from 10 am to 4pm. $20 drop in fee. Please bring your own lunch and contact Nancy to register or register below.

Sew Day Monday, Dec 9 12pm - 9pm
2019-12-09 12:00 - 21:00 UTC
Join us for a sew day from 12 – 9, work on anything you like, Nancy is available to assist with questions you may have. Please bring your own meals, snacks, coffee and tea provided.
Class fee $25
Time: 12pm – 9 pm
Monday, December 9

Sew Day, Wednesday December 4
2019-12-04 10:00 - 16:00 UTC
Join us from 10 – 4 for an open day of sewing, Nancy is available to assist you on your paper piecing projects.
Please bring a lunch. Coffee, Tea, Water and snacks are included in the $20/day fee.

Sew Day Wednesday, November 27
2019-11-27 10:00 - 16:00 UTC
Join us from 10 – 4 for an open day of sewing, Nancy is available to assist you with any paper piecing projects you are working on. Please bring a lunch. Coffee, Tea, Water and snacks are included in the $20/day fee.

John Duffel Bag Class - Tara Sinclair with UhOh Creations Nov 23 & 24
2019-11-23 10:00 - 2019-11-24 16:00 UTC
We are so excited Tara Sinclair has published her second pattern – the John Duffel Bag – and she is going to teach it at Bow Bench Retreat. Click the link below for all the details on how to purchase your pattern and kit, as well as the fabric requirements. Don’t miss out on a chance to take a class from the fabulous Tara, you are guaranteed to have so much fun and learn a lot about bag making.
Saturday November 23 & Sunday November 24
10am – 4pm
Class fee: $120 for both days, does not include the pattern, supplies or fabric, please click link below to order your pattern and kit directly from Tara.
John Duffel Bag – Bow Bench – Class Preparation

Sew Day Wednesday November 20
2019-11-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Join us from 10 – 4 for an open day of sewing, Nancy is available to assist you with any paper piecing projects you may be working on. Please bring a lunch. Coffee, water, tea and snacks are included in the $20/day fee.

Block of the Month Monday, November 18, 12 - 9
2019-11-18 12:00 - 21:00 UTC
Join us one Monday a month to work on any Block of the month program, like the Birthstone Series, Quiltworx Block of the month, Cozy Quilt Block of the month, Ruler club, Dinner Plate Dahlia, Mini Quilt Series or any other project you started at Bow Bench, not a structured class, relaxed free sewing time to catch up.
Class fee $25
Time: 12pm – 9 pm
Date: Monday, November 18

Judy Sew Day - November 13
2019-11-13 10:00 (America/Edmonton)

Private Booking
2019-11-09 08:00 - 2019-11-11 17:00 UTC

Birthstone Class - November - Citrine
2019-11-08 12:00 - 21:00 UTC
Create our own sparkling gem using the same techniques that artist and designer JM KInman has used to create her giant gem quilts for over 20 years.You’ve read about MJ’s gem quilts in Quilting Arts Magazine and McCall’s Quilting magazine, and you may have seen her on Quilting arts TV and The Quilt Show with Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims. Now MJ has created patterns that allow all of us to bring a little bling into our lives. Through her use of color and contrast, MJ has created patterns that will delight your senses and are a blast to put together even for the new quilt maker.
This isn’t your typical foundation paper piecing. Freezer paper templates are ironed to the right side of your fabric and can be easily removed after piecing. And the best of all, these patterns don’t require absolute precision, so you can relax and enjoy every aspect of making your gem.
Join Nancy Strath, certified Gem Affiliate with MJ Kinman, Textile Artist, on November 15 from 12 – 3, or 6 – 9 at Bow Bench Retreat, Nancy has created a comfortable, relaxing, fun environment to cultivate your creative passions, her enthusiasm and expertise help you over come your fears to learn a new technique! Every month we will celebrate brithdays, so join us for all 12 months and create your own Jewel Box of Gemstone Blocks!!
Class Fee $25
Pattern $26 + GST
Fat Quarter Pack (November 11 fat quarters): $25.90+GST
Class Time: Friday, November 8 from 12-3 or 6-9
Class Location: Bow Bench Retreat
Supply List: (all tools and notions are available to purchase at Bow Bench Retreat)

November Painters Palette Fat Quarter Pack from Paintbrush Studio Fabrics
11 Regular sized Business size envelopes 4 1/8”x 9 1/2”
Rotary Cutter, ruler and mat
Small iron and pressing pad (optional but quite nice at your station)
Basic sewing supplies including seam ripper and tweezers
Fabric marking pencils light and dark
Sewing machine in good working order

Dinner Plate Dahlia Workshop - November 7
2019-11-07 10:00 - 17:00 UTC

Judy Sew Day - November 6
2019-11-06 10:00 (America/Edmonton)

12 Hours Creating on the Bow - November 2019
2019-11-02 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton)

Mini Quilt Class - Crossings
2019-10-24 13:30 - 16:30 UTC
Allison Glass + Giucy Giuce Mini Series patterns – Crossings
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 intimidations factor of making mini quilts, after learning the basic techniques join us on the Block of the Month Mondays to continue to make the rest of the patterns in the series.
All the tools and notions and patterns are available to purchase during class at Bow Bench Retreat.

Class time: Thursday, October 24 , 1:30 – 4:30
Class Fee: $30
Pattern: $8.50

Mini Quilt Class Courthouse Steps
2019-10-24 09:30 - 12:30 UTC
Allison Glass + Giucy Giuce Mini Series patterns – Courthouse Steps
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 intimidations factor of making mini quilts, after learning the basic techniques join us on the Block of the Month Mondays to continue to make the rest of the patterns in the series.
All the tools and notions and patterns are available to purchase during class at Bow Bench Retreat.

Class time: Thursday, October 24, 9:30 – 12:30
Class Fee: $30
Pattern: $8.50

Judy Sew Day - October 23
2019-10-23 10:00 (America/Edmonton)

Block of the Month Monday Oct 21
2019-10-21 12:00 - 21:00 UTC
Join us one Monday a month to work on any Block of the Month Program, the Birthstone Series, The Quiltworx Block of the month, Cozy Quilt Club program, Ruler Club or any other class project you started at a class at Bow Bench Retreat, this is not a structured class, but rather free sewing time, Nancy is available to assist, answer questions, demonstrate new techniques etc. Great opportunity to finish up projects from previous classes and catch up on your monthly projects. Please note this is exclusive to those who have taken classes or purchased patterns from Bow Bench Retreat, the weekly sew Wednesdays and monthly 12 hours creating on the Bow are still available to everyone.
Fee: $25/full day
Time: 1:00pm – 9:00pm
Date: Monday October 21

Block of the Month Monday, October 21, 12 - 9
2019-10-21 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Join us one Monday a month to work on any Block of the Month Program, the Birthstone Series, The Quiltworx Block of the month, Cozy Quilt Club program, Ruler Club or any other class project you started at a class at Bow Bench Retreat, this is not a structured class, but rather free sewing time, Nancy is available to assist, answer questions, demonstrate new techniques etc. Great opportunity to finish up projects from previous classes and catch up on your monthly projects. Please note this is exclusive to those who have taken classes or purchased patterns from Bow Bench Retreat, the weekly sew Wednesdays and monthly 12 hours creating on the Bow are still available to everyone.
Fee: $25/full day
Time: 12:00pm – 9:00pm
Date: Monday October 21

Birthstone Class - October - Pink Tourmaline
2019-10-18 12:00 - 21:00 UTC
Create our own sparkling gem using the same techniques that artist and designer JM KInman has used to create her giant gem quilts for over 20 years.You’ve read about MJ’s gem quilts in Quilting Arts Magazine and McCall’s Quilting magazine, and you may have seen her on Quilting arts TV and The Quilt Show with Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims. Now MJ has created patterns that allow all of us to bring a little bling into our lives. Through her use of color and contrast, MJ has created patterns that will delight your senses and are a blast to put together even for the new quilt maker.
This isn’t your typical foundation paper piecing. Freezer paper templates are ironed to the right side of your fabric and can be easily removed after piecing. And the best of all, these patterns don’t require absolute precision, so you can relax and enjoy every aspect of making your gem.
Join Nancy Strath, certified Gem Affiliate with MJ Kinman, Textile Artist, on October 18 from 12 – 3, or 6 – 9 at Bow Bench Retreat, Nancy has created a comfortable, relaxing, fun environment to cultivate your creative passions, her enthusiasm and expertise help you over come your fears to learn a new technique! Every month we will celebrate birthdays, so join us for all 12 months and create your own Jewel Box of Gemstone Blocks!!
Class Fee $25
Pattern $26
Fat Quarter Pack (October 10 fat quarters): $33+GST
Class Time: Friday, October18 from 12-3 or 6-9
Class Location: Bow Bench Retreat
Supply List: (all tools and notions are available to purchase at Bow Bench Retreat)

October Painters Palette Fat Quarter Pack from Paintbrush Studio Fabrics
10 Regular sized Business size envelopes 4 1/8”x 9 1/2”
Rotary Cutter, ruler and mat
small iron and pressing pad (optional but quite nice at your station)
Basic sewing supplies including seam ripper and tweezers
Fabric marking pencils light and dark
Sewing machine in good working order

Dinner Plate Dahlia Workshop - October 17
2019-10-17 10:00 - 17:00 UTC

Judy Sew Day - October 16
2019-10-16 10:00 (America/Edmonton)
