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Spokane WA 99209-9029





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The Shuttlebirds Tatting Guild
24th Annual Workshop and Retreat
April 30th-May 3, 2020
Ross Point Camp & Conference Center in Post Falls, Idaho

We are pleased to present our 24th Annual Tatting Workshop

"Carnaval"

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

We have made some changes for this year.
Please read all of the following information and
click on all of the links to see more.


About the Venue:

This will be our 4th year at the beautiful Ross Point Camp and Conference Center in Post Falls, Idaho. The camp is located in a beautiful wooded setting along the Spokane River, just one mile south of Interstate 90 and about 30 miles east of Spokane, WA and only 34 miles from the Spokane International Airport.

The facilities are beautiful and restful with large gathering rooms for vending and non-class time and provide plenty of recreational activity for our non-tatting guests.

Lodging Information:

Ross Point has lodging on site in motel style rooms (bedding, pillows and towels provided) that can accommodate up to 82 overnight guests. Each room has 2 or 3 twin beds. Cabins are also available for those that would like to share a space with 6-8 others and don't mind walking a greater distance. You must provide your own bedding, pillows and towels for the cabins. There are also 6-7 RV sites available with water and electricity but no sewer hookups.

Please note: This is Bloomsday weekend and hotel/motel rooms will be scarce from Spokane WA to Coeur d'Alene ID. If you choose offsite lodging, it is recommended that you make your reservations as early in January as possible. We are unable to provide a list of recommended accommodations offsite.

Cost:

The cost varies depending on your registration and lodging/meal package choices. (All prices are in USD):

Class Registration: both days $100.00, one day $55.00

Lodging:

3 nights/8 meals rates (Thursday dinner - Sunday breakfast):
Dbl/trpl $240, single $315
RV $150
Cabin $185 (you supply all bedding & linens)

2 nights/6 meals rates (Thursday dinner - Saturday lunch):
Dbl/trpl $175, single $230
RV $110
Cabin $135 (you supply all bedding & linens)
Saturday dinner is optional and an additional $17

See the registration form below for all other fees and options.


Scholarships:

Scholarship recipients will be notified no later than March 20, 2020.

Schedule:

The fun begins on Thursday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. with check-in and concludes with breakfast on Sunday morning.

We offer 10 hours of class time with 3 classes on Friday and 3 on Saturday, shopping, display area and contests.

The sales room is open Thursday through Saturday, except during meal times. It closes for the weekend at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.

The lodge doors are open:
Thursday: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. with Dinner at 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. with Breakfast at 7:30 a.m.
Saturday: 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. with Breakfast at 7:30 a.m.
Sunday: 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. with Breakfast at 8:00 a.m.

Weekend at a Glance


Extra Activities:

Mask Decorating Contest

Thursday 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. & Friday 8:15 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Bring your tatting bits and pieces, beads, buttons, sequins or what have you and use them to decorate your own Mardi Gras face mask. The masks and glue will be provided. When finished, add them to the display table for everyone to see and vote on. The winning entry will be announced at the conclusion of lunch on Saturday. Limited to 24. For planning purposes, we ask that you indicate your interest in participating in this activity on the registration form.

Tat Your Own Adventure Poker Run
with Natalie Rogers

Friday 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Natalie's very popular "Choose Your Own Adventure" guided free form tatting poker run is back. Participants will draw their cards Thursday and Friday after the meals. On Friday evening, you will gather to ask questions, swap cards if desired, and tat your 'hand'. Your creations will be shared on Saturday morning in the display area for voting. The winners will be announced at the conclusion of lunch. For planning purposes, we ask that you indicate your interest in participating in this activity on the registration form.

Display Area

Bring your tatted treasures and projects, finished or not, to show in the display area. We always enjoy seeing what everyone has been working on over the past year.

Theme Contest

Our contest theme this year is "Mardi Gras." Entries can be jewelry, a mask or fan, or anything else you choose as long as it is made using at least one of these three colors - purple, green, or gold.

Theme Contest Rules
Theme Contest Entry Forms


T-Shirts and Tote Bags:


Our t-shirts and tote bags are supplied by Ron Butler at Crazed Lemming.

The shirts are 100% pre-shrunk cotton and available in three styles - unisex, ladies cut, and youth - and sizes ranging from XS to 5XL. Prices range from $15 to $22 depending on cut and size. New this Year: You have a choice of three colors: Purple, Kelly Green, or Gold.

The tote bag is made from 10-ounce, 100% cotton twill with cotton web handles. It measures a generous 15.5"h x 13"w x 7"d and is $15. The color is natural.

Raffle:

We have another beautiful lap quilt made and donated by Roberta Waines. The quilt measures 44.5" x 68.5". Proceeds from the raffle support our scholarship fund. Tickets are $5 and will be available at the workshop. Guild members may purchase tickets at any meeting prior to the workshop. The drawing will be on Saturday, May 2, at 12:45 p.m. You do not need to be present to win.


Classes:

Due to circumstances beyond our control the Hook Tatting classes with Taeko Takashima have been cancelled. She will try to come to our workshop in 2021.

Click here for the class descriptions with photographs.
Click here for a schedule of classes by skill level.

Of the classes available, the following are now full:
  • Friday's 9:00 am class "Intro to Tatsmithing" taught by Marie McCurry

  • Friday's 9:00 am class "How Well Do You Know Your Picots?" taught by Kelli Slack

  • Friday's 1:00 pm class "Cluny Picot Bookmark" taught by Mimi Dillman

  • Friday's 3:00 pm class "Pearl Tatted Lanyard" taught by Sharon Fawns

  • Friday's 3:00 pm class "Spirograph Motif" taught by Marie McCurry

  • Saturday's 9:00 am class "Wire Tatting" taught by Kelli Slack

  • Saturday's 1:00 pm class "Wave Earrings" taught by Marie Sharon Fawns

  • Saturday's 1:00 pm class "Needle Minder" taught by Mary Anna Robinson

  • Saturday's 3:00 pm class "Garden Bracelet" taught by Marie McCurry
Of the classes available, the following are now closed:
  • Friday's 1:00 pm class "Ruby Red Pendant" taught by Marie McCurry
Reminder: Taeko Takashima's classes have been cancelled.

Teachers:


Teachers: Meet Our Teachers!
Teacher pictures and short biographies.

Melanie Cervi, CA
Mimi Dillman, WA
Sharon Fawns, KY
Marie McCurry, ID
Heidi Nakayama, CA
Mary Anna Robinson, OH
Natalie Rogers, WA
Kelli Slack, MO
Lauren Snyder, WA

Vendors:

Vendors: Beyond Beads North
Black Sheep Fiber Emporium.
Some of our teachers

Door Prizes:

We always have lots of good prizes and surprises.
Donations are cheerfully accepted.

Registration Information and Instructions:

MUST READ - Registration Information and Instructions

Major change for this year -
We apologize that we are unable to offer the online registration we have used in the past. This year the registration form is a fillable PDF which you will submit via email or US mail. Payment may be made by PayPal, check or money order as in the past. The addresses are on page 1 of the form.

To complete the form simply click on each highlighted box, complete the information requested, enter a numerical value or check mark where applicable:

Lodging and meal options are in a drop down menu.

Class kits, shirt size and color, and tote bag all require a numerical value.

The PayPal box requires a check mark to automatically calculate and enter the fee.

An electronic signature is required if submitting your registration via email. For a mailed registration, simply sign the form after printing. Unsigned registration forms will not be accepted.

When you have completed the form, save it to your computer.

Email Submission

Email your completed submission form to shuttlebirds.workshop@yahoo.com or shuttlebirdstg@gmail.com

AND

Submit payment by PayPal (shuttlebirds.workshop@yahoo.com) or mail a check (STG Workshop, PO Box 7395, Spokane, WA 99207).

For email registrations, payment must be received within 24 hours for PayPal or 5 business days for US mail. If payment is not received within this time frame, your registration will be processed based on the date payment is received.

US Mail Submission

Print and mail your completed submission form, along with payment, to STG Workshop, PO Box 7395, Spokane, WA 99207

***2020 Registration Form***



We are looking forward to seeing all of our tatting friends again
and meeting new ones. Pack your shuttles, threads and tatted
treasures and join us for a weekend of tatting fun.

The Shuttlebirds Workshop Committee


If you have any questions, please contact our Workshop Chairman.


Last modified: March 17, 2020.