2021 Lost Pines Retreat + The Needle Works

Join The Needle Works community at Lost Pines Resort & Spa for a weekend of relaxation and all things needlepoint!

WHEN:  Thursday, August 19 – Sunday, August 22, 2021
WHERE:  Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa
CONTACT US:  (512) 451-6931
REGISTER HERE

This retreat will offer open stitching, supplies for needlepoint and cross-stitch, special guest teachers and classes, exclusive trunk shows, and MUCH more!

To officially register for this retreat, click here to add to your cart and pay the nonrefundable $500 retreat fee. This fee includes some meals for the duration of the retreat, helps secure our class space, and includes special goodies for you as well! At least one class is required when registering, but you can sign up for more as space allows. Class options are as follows:

  • Tony Minieri will be teaching 2 Two Day Canvas Enhancement Classes
  • Luis Nunez will be teaching the Initial Ribbon Class for 2 sessions
  • Peyote Beading by Carol Wallin 1 or 2 sessions

Please don’t forget to complete the required Retreater Info form, so we can collect a good email address for you. In the coming weeks, we will be emailing registrants with important hotel booking links (we have a block rate for rooms), itineraries, and more. Let’s make 2021 the year for you to grow in your hobbies, self-care, and community! View the agenda below and canvas choices, and call to register for classes.

Everything listed below, unless marked as optional, is included in the retreat fee you already paid!

Wednesday August 18, 2021

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.  Early Check-In

Thursday, August 19, 2021

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.  Check-In and start of the retreat

9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Canvas Enhancement Class Session 1, Day 1 with Tony Minieri (limit 20 students)

9:30 a.m.  – 4:00 p.m.  Initial Bloom Ribbon Class with Luis Nunez Session 1 ( limit 10 students)

Friday, August 20, 2021

9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Canvas Enhancement Class Session 1, Day 2 with Tony Minieri

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Carol Wallin’s Peyote Beading Class (limit 15 students)

Saturday, August 21, 2021

9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Canvas Enhancement Class Session 2, Day 1 with Tony Minieri (limit 20 students)

9:30 a.m.  – 4:00 p.m.  Initial Bloom Ribbon Class with Luis Nunez Session 2 (limit 10 students)

Sunday, August 22, 2021

9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Canvas Enhancement Class Session 2, Day 2 with Tony Minieri

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Possible Session 2 of Carol Wallin’s Peyote Beading Class (limit 15 students)

Lunch will be provided with your retreat fee each day at 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Yoga will be offered each morning at 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. We will have a happy hour in the evenings (self-pay) and dinner will be covered with your retreat fee on August 19, 20 and 21.

Class Options

Class choices and which session you’d like are due by May 1, 2021. We will collect this info from you during your registration. Please view the class and canvas choices below:

Canvas Enhancement (CE)

woman portrait with white hair and pink flowers in red and white sweater
CE Canvas #1
canvas with wine bottles and glasses
CE Canvas #2
single pumpkin canvas
CE Canvas #3
trio of pumpkins canvas
CE Canvas #4
armadillo with southwestern plants canvas
CE Canvas #5
yellow umbrella on canoe on water canvas
CE Canvas #6
dragonfly and pink and white flower canvas
CE Canvas #7
three brown birds with flowers and drangonfly canvas
CE Canvas #8
red flowers on white canvas
CE Canvas #9
skull made into birds nest with bird on top canvas
CE Canvas #10

Initial Ribbon Class

decorative initials A B and C canvases
Initial Ribbon Class

Peyote Beading

Peyote Beading Class

Lost Pines + The Needle Works Retreat is Nearly Here

Join The Needle Works community at Lost Pines Resort & Spa for a weekend of relaxation and all things needlepoint!

WHEN:  Thursday, August 20 – Sunday, August 23rd, 2020
WHERE:  Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa
CONTACT US:  (512) 451-6931
REGISTER HERE

This retreat will offer open stitching, supplies for needlepoint and cross stitch, special guest teachers and classes, exclusive trunk shows, and MUCH more!

To officially register for this retreat, click here to add to your cart and pay the nonrefundable $325 retreat fee. This fee includes 2 meals a day for the duration of the retreat, helps secure our class space, and includes special goodies for you as well!

Please don’t forget to complete the required Retreater Info form so we can collect a good email address for you. In the coming weeks, we will be emailing registrants with important hotel booking links (we have a block rate for rooms), itineraries, and more. Let’s make 2020 the year for you to grow in your hobbies, self-care, and community! View the agenda below and call to register for classes.

 


Retreat Agenda

Everything listed below, unless marked as optional, is included in the retreat fee you already paid!

Thursday, August 20, 2020

12:00 p.m. – Registration & Check-In
You will sign up for studio time, chair massages, and trips to The Needle Works.

1:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Stitching room open (room is locked when closed.)

5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Welcome Party

 

Friday, August 21, 2020

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – YogaMa Belle Cross Stitch Sampler

9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Stitching room open. In addition to her class below, Dawn Fisher will oversee studio time hours.

*optional
9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
– Studio Time with Patricia Sone.

*optional
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ma Belle Cross Stitch Sampler class taught by Dawn Fisher. While stitching this beautiful sampler, students will learn 10 unique stitches:  Belgian Cross, Broken Arrow, Ribbon Cross, Brighton Square, Brighton, Half Rhodes with Cross, Satin Spools, Bound Scotch, Woven Cross, and Canvas Lace.

The sampler will be stitched on 30 count cream linen. The kit includes detailed instructions, chart, linen, 8 shades of Classic Colorworks (formerly Crescent Colours) Belle Soie silk, and needle. The design area of this lovely sampler is 2.5″ x 10″.

If you’ve already registered for the retreat and want to take this class, please call the shop and we will enroll you! This class is open to non-retreat stitchers as well! Just call us or email annette@theneedleworks.com to enroll!

 

Saturday, August 22, 2020

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Yoga

9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Stitching room open. In addition to her class below, Patricia Sone will also oversee studio time hours during the retreat.

*optional
9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
– Studio Time with Dawn Fisher.

pheasant 3K designs Patrice Sone Needlepoint*optional
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Patricia Sone will be teaching her Pheasant by 3K Designs class on Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23.

Patricia Sone is passionate about needlepoint.  An artist at needlework embellishment, Patricia travels the country teaching her technical skills to a growing needlepoint community. View her teaching schedule here or send her a message to request her availability.

Patricia also creates designs, which are only available to the trade.  Known for her witty and graphic designs, Patricia’s work complements any aesthetic including both traditional and emerging needlepoint enthusiasts everywhere.

If you’ve already registered for the retreat and want to take this class, please call the shop or email annette@theneedleworks.com and we will enroll you!

 

Sunday, August 23, 2020

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Yoga

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Stitching room open. In addition to her class below, Patricia Sone will also oversee studio time hours during the retreat.

*optional
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Patricia Sone will be teaching her Pheasant by 3K Designs class on Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23. View the description above and register by calling the shop or emailing annette@theneedleworks.com and we will enroll you!

11:00 a.m. – Hotel Room Check-Out.

 

Best,
Annette & Allyson