Golden Gate Fiber Institute
Summer Intensive
July 28 - August 3, 2008
Join us for the first meeting of the Golden Gate Fiber Institute. We have great teachers, a beautiful location, fabulous food and the Pacific Ocean at our door step!
The retreat will be 6 days of instruction. The classes are intensive and each student will take two classes - one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Our hope is that by dividing up the day and spending some time with 2 different subjects we will be giving your mind and body time to learn and absorb all the new information and techniques. Just imagine spending the morning (or afternoon) learning from knitting from Nancy Bush, spinning from Judith Mackenzie McCuin or weaving cut pile from Sara Lamb and the the rest of the day learning about natural dye (Darlene Hayes), freeform crochet and knitting (Myra Wood), or felting (Loyce Ericson).
This is a small retreat in a relaxed atmosphere with lots of time to learn and practice, walk for exercise and inspiration and enjoy your fellow fiber folk. The classes are small to maximize your learning opportunity and provide plenty of individual attention.
The retreat facility is rustic but the location is fantastic! We will be using the YMCA Camp at Point Bonita Lighthouse in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). The facility is an old military base set amidst the beauty of the California coast just 5 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge. If the accommodations are rustic the food is not! The chef is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy and does a magnificent job of providing for a variety of special food needs while making the overall dining experience a pleasure. Visit their website to learn about the outdoor program and to see more about the camp. www.pointbonitaymca.org Also go to our page about Point Bonita to see some photos and get a better idea about our facilities.
Cost: $820 includes classes, food and lodging. Materials fees will depend on which classes you take. We would like a $200 deposit at the time you register. Balance will be due on May 1, 2008.
Pictures of the location are coming so come back often.
The registration form and other details will be available soon.
