When: October 19-21, 2023

Where: The Modern Sewist Creative Studio

Details: Escape from busy days to commune with fellow bag making enthusiasts and be prepared to learn, connect, and create. Join Bag Makers and designers, Karis Hess and Mary Hayes, for another fun-filled, inspiring bag making retreat.

Our goal for this years retreat is to have a flexible sewing environment which combines nearly 12 hours of Open Sew with 2 byAnnie classes. Karis and Mary will be your on-hand experts throughout the retreat, teaching, assisting, and guiding.

Enjoy attendee Show & Tell, a byAnnie Trunk Show, plenty of nibbles, games, giveaways and swag, shop savings, and something new: "Ask us Anything" demos. By the end of the weekend, everyone should leave feeling accomplished, rested, well fed and fulfilled.

What's included in the retreat?

• Wednesday evening welcome reception
• Two instructor led projects
• Prepped project kits and patterns
• Two lunches
• Morning nibbles
• Beverage station all days
• Snacks all day
• byAnnie's trunk show
• Student Show & Tell
• Open Sew with the experts
• "Ask us anything" demos
• Swag, games and giveaways
• Ironing stations
• Cutting tables
• Rivet and grommet press
• Classroom machines (limited)
• Shop savings throughout the retreat

What's NOT included in the registration cost?

• Transportation to the retreat (fly or drive)
• Transportation to and from The Modern Sewist
• Any meals not mentioned in the above itinerary