Our annual retreat and workshops will be held from Thursday, May 16 to Sunday, May 19, 2019. Once again, we will be at Rolling Ridge Retreat and Conference Center in North Andover, Massachusetts.
Our teachers for this year will be:
Our presentation on Saturday evening will be Glorious Gold and Silk: Frisado de Valladolid Needle Lace of Spain. Carolyn will share images of this rare needle lace, describe its history that starts in the 1500s, and introduce you to who is continuing the tradition in Spain today. She will also relate the adventures she and a few other lace makers had while travelling in Spain to study Frisado in 2017.
Registration is open from February 1 through April 15. Paid registrations received by March 15 will receive up to $20 early bird discount on accommodations and workshop fees. Workshop fees are unchanged from 2018, but accommodation fees have changed slightly to reflect the 7% MA sales tax that was not included last year. More detailed information is available here.
Our bobbin this year is from Chris Parsons and features a painting of the Rolling Ridge retreat house. Please note that to guarantee delivery for retreat, the deadline for ordering a commemorative bobbin is March 1. Late orders will be accepted, but these will be delivered after retreat.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Rolling Ridge Retreat & Conference Center is located at:
600 Great Pond Road, North Andover, MA 01845.Office phone: (978) 682-8815.