Hi friends,
It seems like Toronto has been under a raincloud for weeks, and I'm looking for an escape. Preferably an escape that involves great food, comfy lodgings, amazing scenery...
Last fall, at Squam Lake.
...and maybe some crafty fun. So I've been doing a lot of reminiscing about my time at Squam Art Workshops last fall. And when I'm not daydreaming, I've been Googling craft camps, conferences, workshops and getaways – and there are a ton of options out there. Here are some that have caught my eye.
- Squam – Of course. I'm already looking forward to heading back in September.
- The Makerie – A crafty camp in Colorado. This year's session just ended – read about Karyn's trip, it sounds a.maz.ing.
- Sock Summit 2011 – All socks, all the time. It's the second time around for this epic event, and it looks even better than before.
- Interweave Knitting Lab – Awesome knitting instructors, beautiful surroundings (hello, San Francisco!)...Yes, please!
- John C. Campbell Folk School – This school offers a ton of craft-related courses in scenic North Carolina.
- Denyse Schmidt Workshops – I'd take an Improvisational Patchwork class, which would surely be challenging in all the right ways.
- Alabama Chanin Workshops – Slow stitching, great regional food, and good company – sounds good to me.
One thing I've noticed (and maybe it's just that my Google skills aren't what they should be) is there don't seem to be many Canadian options for eager craft campers. I don't know why – we've got great crafters in this country, and no shortage of beautiful places that would provide a worthy backdrop. If you know of a Canadian crafty getaway, I hope you'll share it in the comments!
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to buy a lotto ticket...
