Events
Sewing and crafting all year round
Join us for classes, retreats, workshops and events – at Bow Bench Retreat and beyond. Classes are taught by special guest instructors and Nancy Strath, owner and operator of Bow Bench Retreat.
Below is a calendar of events. To register for an event, pre-register online or contact Nancy.

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Sew Day/Vintage Farm Girl Sew along – June 3
Sew Day/Vintage Farm Girl Sew along – June 3
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 […]
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Creating on the Bow Fri June 5
Creating on the Bow Fri June 5
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.. […]
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Creating on the Bow Saturday, June 6
Creating on the Bow Saturday, June 6
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.. […]
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Creating on the Bow Sunday, June 7
Creating on the Bow Sunday, June 7
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.. […]
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Sew Day – June 10
Sew Day – June 10
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 […]
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Sew Day – June 17
Sew Day – June 17
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). […]
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Gypsy Wife Sew Along, Thursday June 18, 10am – 4pm
Gypsy Wife Sew Along, Thursday June 18, 10am – 4pm
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 […]
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Sew Day – June 24
Sew Day – June 24
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 […]
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Triangle Geese Mini Quilt Class Thursday June 25
Triangle Geese Mini Quilt Class Thursday June 25
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 […]
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Summer Solstice Class July 2-5, 2020
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 […]
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Classes and Events
Check the calendar for the upcoming dates. New classes and events are added regularly!
12 Hours Creating on the Bow
Monthly gathering of the Bow Bench community to create and learn.
Saturdays (once a month)
Sew Days
Drop in and work on any sewing project with the Bow Bench community.
Wednesdays (every week)
Special events
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Custom classes – anywhere
Nancy Strath, owner and instructor at Bow Bench Retreat, teaches classes and retreats at Bow Bench and beyond. She can travel to your guild, group or shop to teach quilting and sewing classes wherever you are.
Nancy teaches to all skill levels and will customize the class for your group. She is available to teach throughout the year and can travel to you.
