Upcoming Classes

News for January 2013

Hello and a Happy New Year!

We have a nice batch of snow on the ground here in Maine-better than the mud alternative! Life has been busy enough, and the weather frigid enough, to deter venturing out for some cross-country skiing, but I really should make the time to do so.

As I look back on the past year, I find myself thankful for many things. I'm blessed with a wonderful and creative job in life and the opportunity to share it with you-either through this newsletter, my website, books, or teaching. Thank you for that. I travel to great locations to teach, and I meet lovely people everywhere I go.

Meet and Greet Susan in Brunswick, ME

 

February 7, 2013

4:00-6:00 p.m.

Your Host Scott Lemieux, Ameriprise Financial

157 Park Row, Brunswick, ME

FMI: (207) 729-0734

Cost: No charge

 

Meet Susan-and her quilts-at this intimate gathering. This free event includes a brief introductory slide show, followed by a trunk show of favorite and award-winning quilts. Light refreshments will be served. This historic venue in downtown Brunswick is a classic New England colonial with rich detailing. Share a glass of wine and slice of cheese with Susan Carlson in the company of her warm and inspiring quilts.

 

Goodbye to the Yurt

In a year of changes, one of the biggest was saying farewell to my yurt studio. This wonderful space has been my work home for 12 years. But age sneaks up on us all, and the yurt wasn't getting any younger, so when it needed some major maintenance (like new outside coverings), we decided to take it down and build a new studio. However, "Yurtyl", has found a new lease on life and will become a year-round home on an organic farm in VT.

Browse an album of photos of the yurt through the years on my website. Also check back later for more pictures of the new studio as it progresses.

Quilt Retreats for 2013

 

Payment is taken either through PayPal or by check. Visit my website here to sign up.

 

Class size is limited to 12 students to allow for more individual attention. Lodging additional.

 

 

May 10-11: Mother's Day Quilt Retreat

Head into Mother's Day with a Friday and Saturday Cutting Loose Retreat. Learn the basics of Susan's fabric collage process with simple, whimsical designs such as fish, butterflies, or other bugs -perfect images to usher in Spring! Read the class description for Cutting Loose on Susan's website.

 

Price of $260 includes:

• Two-day class 
• Friday and Saturday lunches 
• Morning and afternoon coffee, tea, and snacks 
• Friday night dinner 
• Evening trunk show of Susan's quilts 
• Hand and arm massage from a local massage therapist. (Full massage appointments may be scheduled for an extra fee.) 
• Visit to Susan's studio.

 

June 20-23: Summer Solstice Quilt Retreat

Enjoy the longest days of the year with a four-day Fabric Images Retreat. After a Wednesday night lobster dinner the following four days will allow students to either complete a simpler project or to get a good start on a more ambitious project. Plus, there is never a lack of things to do in Maine in the summertime-you may want to schedule an extra day or more for sightseeing on either side of the class! Read the class description for Fabric Images on Susan's website.

 

Price of $520 includes:

• Four-day class 
• Lobster dinner Wednesday night
• Lunches Thursday through Sunday 
• Morning and afternoon coffee, tea, and snacks 
• Dinner Thursday and Saturday (Friday is open to explore local restaurants)
• Evening trunk show of Susan's quilts
• Hand and arm massage from a local massage therapist. (Full massage appointments may be scheduled for an extra fee.)
• Visit to Susan's studio

 

October 13-16: Leaf Peepers Quilt Retreat

Enjoy the change of seasons in beautiful Maine while enjoying a four-day Fabric Images Retreat. After a Saturday night lobster dinner, the following four days will allow students to either complete a simpler project or to get a good start on a more ambitious project. Plus, Fall in Maine is one of the most beautiful times of the year-you may want to schedule an extra day or more on either side of the class to take in the foliage! Read the class description for Fabric Images on Susan's website.

 

Price of $520 includes:

• Four-day class 
• Lobster dinner Saturday night
• Lunches Sunday through Wednesday 
• Morning and afternoon coffee, tea, and snacks 
• Dinner Sunday and Tuesday (Monday is open to explore local restaurants)
• Evening trunk show of Susan's quilts
• Hand and arm massage from a local massage therapist. (Full massage appointments may be scheduled for an extra fee.)
• Visit to Susan's studio