needle works retreat Archives

2022 Hotel Granduca Retreat + The Needle Works

Annette & Allyson / January 17, 2022June 29, 2022 / Classes, News, Shop

Join The Needle Works Community at Hotel Granduca for a weekend of relaxation and all things needlepoint!

WHEN: Thursday, August 18 – Sunday, August 21, 2022
WHERE: Hotel Granduca Austin

This retreat will offer open stitching, a small shop with supplies, special guest teachers and classes, exclusive trunk shows, and MUCH more!

Visit our shop to register, add to your cart, and pay the nonrefundable $500 retreat fee. This fee includes two catered meals a day, helps secure our class space, and includes special goodies for you as well. This year, we are not requiring class registration to attend. All classes are optional add-ons to your retreat experience, but are highly recommended! Our guest teachers are some of the best in the nation and we’re very excited about their class offerings!

Tony Minieri will be teaching a 3-day Canvas Enhancement Class (class size is limited and early enrollment is encouraged). This year, you will provide your own canvas (must be purchased from The Needle Works) and Tony will write a custom stitch guide for your piece.
Mariposa Ribbon Class w/ Luis Nunez is a 1-day class (early enrollment is also encouraged as class size is limited).
Ribbon Technique Class w/ Luis Nunez is a 1-day class (early enrollment is also encouraged as class size is limited).
Beading Scissor Fob or Bracelet Class w/ Luis Nunez is a 1/2 day class. Materials can be used to make a scissor fob or bracelet.

Please don’t forget to complete the required form when you register, 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 2022 the year for you to grow in your hobbies, self-care, and community!

Please call the shop (512.451.6931) with any questions! Room block links will be emailed out to registrants, but you may also call Hotel Granduca (512.306.6400) and book with our room block over the phone if preferred. Please note, there will be limited double rooms available. All reservations using our block rate must be booked by August 1, 2022. Remember, you do not need to be staying at the hotel to participate in the retreat! 🙂

Class Options

Class choices and which session you’d like are due by August 1, 2022. We will collect this info from you during your registration. Please view the class and canvas choices below:

Mariposa Ribbon Class

Ribbon Technique Class

Beading Scissor Fob or Bracelet Class

Canvas Enhancement Class

2022 Retreat Kit

Exclusive to this year’s Retreat, attendees can pre-order our 2022 Retreat Kit:

Canvas Designed by: Karent Grant
Stitch Guide Written by: Donna Gunter
Price: $195*
*Kit includes canvas, threads, and stitch guide.
ORDER ONLINE OR CALL (512) 451-6931 TO PRE-ORDER

2021 Lost Pines Retreat + The Needle Works

Annette & Allyson / February 23, 2021February 24, 2021 / Classes, News, Shop

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)

Initial Ribbon Class

Peyote Beading

Lost Pines + The Needle Works Retreat is Nearly Here

Annette Paape / June 29, 2020 / Classes, News, Shop

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. – Yoga

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.

*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