Sewing the Land: Fused, Collaged and Quilted Landscapes
with Artist/Instructor Sue Benner
September 10-13, 2012 All Skill Levels
Round Top Retreat in Round Top, Texas Class Supply List
Marsh #17 River Bend copyright Sue Benner
What is it about a certain landscape that, when we view it, we are awed by its magic? What is it about fabric that, when we see, touch, cut and sew it, causes us to swoon? This class puts these two loves together and explores the magic of landscapes in fabric.
Japanese Maple copyright Sue Benner
Each student will create one or two landscape quilts. You will have time to move from small studies up to larger works of approximately 24″ x 48″ wide. The class will study different approaches to representing landscape, including those of other artists in a variety of media. Sue will then show students how to look at a landscape, analyze it, and translate it to fabric using several fused construction methods to help you accomplish your goals.
Sue began making landscape images from raw edges, selvedges, and other odds and ends from scrap bags. From there she has gone on to add other techniques and develop a large series of work inspired by wetlands in her childhood-home state, Wisconsin. Visit Sue’s website to learn more about her methods and process, and to view a gallery of her landscape quilts.
Previous students have told Sue this class changed the way they see the land!
Travel, Lodging and Meals
Immerse yourself in three uninterrupted days of quilting under the guidance of a superlative instructor in the incredibly beautiful and peaceful setting of the Round Top Retreat in historic Round Top, Texas; located just 1 hour East of Austin off of State Highway 290. The closest airport is Austin-Bergstrom; car rental and other ground transportation information can be found on the airport website. Detailed driving directions will be sent to registered students.
The retreat’s lodge and all its sleeping rooms are impeccably decorated with antiques reminiscent of an 1800’s Texas farm house. With plenty of rocking chairs for “porch time”, a mile of meandering walking paths lined with lush cottage gardens, and many nooks to catch a few moments of quiet contemplation, you will find the experience a retreat in every sense of the word.
We want our students to concentrate entirely on creating art, relaxing, and enjoying their surroundings so, of course, all meals from Monday’s dinner through Thursday’s lunch is included in your tuition. Quilting Adventures also provides beverages and light snacks during class time. A refrigerator is available for students to store their own snacks and drinks if you want to bring your favorites or if you prefer specific brands.
Student Workspaces
Quilting Adventures will provide each student a generous individual workspace including a 6′ x 2.5′ table, large design wall, and standard chair. Cutting and ironing stations will be placed throughout the workroom. We encourage students to bring Ott lights, magnifying glasses, comfortable chairs…anything that will help you be comfortable and productive.
Student Tuition
$695 for double-occupancy room
$875 for single-occupancy room
Your tuition includes three nights lodging, instructor fee, buffet-style meals from Monday evening dinner through lunch on Thursday. All rooms share a full bathroom “jack and jill” style with an adjoining room. All student sleeping rooms are located on the 2nd floor of the lodge – an elevator is available. The workroom and dining room are located on the 1st floor.
A minimum deposit of $250 is required with your registration. The balance of your tuition is due by July 10, 2012. Full payment must accompany any registration submitted on or after July 10. Please review our Transfer & Cancellation Policy on page 1 of our registration form.
Option II – Group Retreat (no instructor or meals)
Do you have a small Bee or group of friends who are looking for an opportunity to escape together for a few days and quilt in a beautiful setting? Are you looking for a location for your guild’s next officers retreat? From September 10-13, we can offer a group of 3-9 a large room for sleeping dormitory style with individual beds, two full baths, another large room for sewing, and a spacious kitchen/dining room. Quilting Adventures will provide individual tables for sewing, extension cords, design walls, cutting and ironing stations. Call Kim Buchmann 512-736-2971 to discuss your group’s needs and pricing for your retreat.
Roomate Requests
Bring a friend! Roommate request will be honored when two students ask to room together. If you do not have a prearranged roommate, we will assign you one but cannot guarantee a match will be available.
As a courtesy to our other students, if you know you snore please request a private room or come with a willing roommate. We reserve the right to charge the additional fee for a single room if a room change is required.
Dietary Restrictions
Please be aware it will be difficult to accommodate strict dietary restrictions (e.g. gluten-free, vegan) in this venue. If you have a restricted diet, please call us to discuss prior to registering. We will do our absolute best to work with your needs.
Other Important Policies
The Round Top Retreat is a non-smoking and pet-free facility and the owners request that guests not bring alcoholic beverages on campus. As a courtesy to other students with allergies or other sensitivities, please do not wear perfume. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate non-participating spouses/guests in this venue.
Don’t miss this opportunity for learning,
renewal of spirit, and nourishment of your creative soul!
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Full details of our 2013 Fall Retreat with Susan Cleveland will be posted on our website Monday, September 17 and registration will open at that time. Please download our 2013 brochure for dates and description of Susan’s class “Big Impact with Small Details”.
