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3rd Annual Weavers Retreat
This retreat is brought to you by the Colour: Purple and the Structure: Overshot
Where: Gaelic College, St. Ann’s, Cape Breton, NS
When: April 4, 5 & 6. 2025
Times: Friday - 7pm to Sunday at 2pm
Deadline for Registration: Early Bird – March 1
Final Deadline – March 21
Program
A relaxed weekend with like-minded weavers to weave what you want or to try the Challenge Structure
Weavers are also invited to bring up to three items each for the Weaver’s Choice Category. These items can be anything woven since the 2024 Weavers Retreat in April 2024..
Stash Sale
Do you have yarn, books, or equipment that you are wanting to part with? Slap your name and a price on it and it may find a new home! It’s a great time to reduce or increase your stash. There is no cost to participate, just make sure your name and a price (or “Free”) is on everything you are selling/giving away, and be prepared to manage your own sales. Tables will be set up in a room so everyone will have all weekend to “shop”.
Looms
All accommodations will be in MacLeod House. There are a limited number of spaces available for the retreat. There are 5 single rooms and 8 twin rooms. We are encouraging participants to share a room. Once the 5 single rooms have been assigned, anyone else wishing a single room will have to wait until after the registration deadline to see if any twin rooms have not been assigned. Weavers are encouraged to register early.
Costs
Package Early Price Regular
before Mar 1 Mar 1 - 21
Live in Single $370 $395 includes registration, meals From Saturday Breakfast to Sunday Lunch, wine and cheese, single
Live in Double $295 $320 includes registration, meals From Saturday Breakfast to Sunday Lunch, wine and cheese, twin
Non Live In $195 $220 includes registration, lunch Sat & Sun, Wine & Cheese on Fri, Dinner on Sat.
Day Pass $155 $180 include registration lunch and dinner on Sat.
Friday Night Dinner $25 $25 Dinner at 5pm on Friday
To register: Send an email to [email protected]
This retreat is brought to you by the Colour: Purple and the Structure: Overshot
Where: Gaelic College, St. Ann’s, Cape Breton, NS
When: April 4, 5 & 6. 2025
Times: Friday - 7pm to Sunday at 2pm
Deadline for Registration: Early Bird – March 1
Final Deadline – March 21
Program
A relaxed weekend with like-minded weavers to weave what you want or to try the Challenge Structure
- Saturday Night Keynote Address
- Challenge: This retreat is brought to you by the Colour: Purple and the Structure: Overshot
- There will be three prizes in these categories:
- Items woven in Purple
- Items woven in Overshot
- Items woven in Overshot which are Purple
- There will be three prizes in these categories:
Weavers are also invited to bring up to three items each for the Weaver’s Choice Category. These items can be anything woven since the 2024 Weavers Retreat in April 2024..
Stash Sale
Do you have yarn, books, or equipment that you are wanting to part with? Slap your name and a price on it and it may find a new home! It’s a great time to reduce or increase your stash. There is no cost to participate, just make sure your name and a price (or “Free”) is on everything you are selling/giving away, and be prepared to manage your own sales. Tables will be set up in a room so everyone will have all weekend to “shop”.
Looms
- Bring your own loom. We have room for small looms like Rigid Heddle, Inkle, Back Strap, Tablet, Tapestry, Table looms and small floor looms (no wider than 30” overall width and 30” overall depth)
- A limited number of 4 and 8 shaft table looms are available to borrow on a first come first served basis. Contact us for information.
All accommodations will be in MacLeod House. There are a limited number of spaces available for the retreat. There are 5 single rooms and 8 twin rooms. We are encouraging participants to share a room. Once the 5 single rooms have been assigned, anyone else wishing a single room will have to wait until after the registration deadline to see if any twin rooms have not been assigned. Weavers are encouraged to register early.
Costs
Package Early Price Regular
before Mar 1 Mar 1 - 21
Live in Single $370 $395 includes registration, meals From Saturday Breakfast to Sunday Lunch, wine and cheese, single
Live in Double $295 $320 includes registration, meals From Saturday Breakfast to Sunday Lunch, wine and cheese, twin
Non Live In $195 $220 includes registration, lunch Sat & Sun, Wine & Cheese on Fri, Dinner on Sat.
Day Pass $155 $180 include registration lunch and dinner on Sat.
Friday Night Dinner $25 $25 Dinner at 5pm on Friday
To register: Send an email to [email protected]
