Sewing and Quilting Instruction
Learn, share and create
Grow your skills, creativity and confidence. All classes and retreats at Bow Bench Retreat are taught by experienced and certified instructors, and Nancy Strath – owner and instructor at Bow Bench Retreat – can travel to teach a custom class.
Meet our instructor
Nancy Strath owns, operates and teaches at Bow Bench Retreat. She is a Certified Instructor with Legit Kits and a Gem Affiliate with MJ Kinman Textile Artist.
Nancy teaches to all skill levels at Bow Bench Retreat and beyond. No matter the location, Nancy nurtures creativity and community.
Nancy is so organized and is able to clearly communicate the steps to making a quilt in a logical way. She makes sure you understand the directions and shares her experience.
Nancy always goes above and beyond to make your learning enjoyable and stress free. Her passion for quilting is contagious.
On-site quilting and sewing instruction
It is our goal for all sewists – no matter their skill level or experience – to become more confident and try new techniques. Every class, workshop and retreat is led by a certified instructor and all class sizes are kept small so everyone gets feedback and attention.
With a specialized facility dedicated to quilting and sewing groups, Bow Bench Retreat is the perfect spot to learn and be inspired.
We’ll come to you
Nancy Strath, owner and instructor at Bow Bench Retreat, can travel to your guild, group or shop to teach right in your community. As an experienced and certified instructor, Nancy will customize the class so everyone feels welcome and leaves with new techniques and skills.
Nancy is available throughout the year. To see if she is available for your event or class, send us a message with the details of the event and proposed dates.
Join us at Bow Bench Retreat
We have events, classes and retreats throughout the year. If you are new to quilting, our events are the perfect opportunity to learn the basics within a creative and welcoming community.
If you’ve been sewing for many years, learn new techniques and share your tips. Bow Bench Retreat is a place for everyone to learn, share and create.
Here are the upcoming events at Bow Bench Retreat.
Calendar of Events
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Mini Blue Jay Foundation Paper Piecing Class
Mini Blue Jay Foundation Paper Piecing Class
Legit Kits puts award winning, beautiful artistic quilts within reach of any quilter who can sew a straight line. Crystal clear, unparalleled patterns printed on the best foundation paper are free […]
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Monthly Free Motion Workshop Jan 10
Monthly Free Motion Workshop Jan 10
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 […]
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Mini Workshop January 11
Mini Workshop January 11
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 […]
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Tidy Tote Class January 17 & 18
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 […]
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Sew Day Jan 20
Sew Day Jan 20
Join us from 10 - 4 for a day of sewing, friendship and fun! $20/day
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Creating on the Bow – Jan 24
Creating on the Bow – Jan 24
Join us from 10 - 10 for 12 hours Creating on the Bow $25/day
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Sew Day Jan 27
Sew Day Jan 27
Join us from 10 - 4 for a day of sewing, friendship and fun! $20/day
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Legit Kits Workshop
Legit Kits Workshop
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 - […]