crockett cottage studio

we had such a wonderful time at Mansfield earlier in the month

working with stitch and cloth and plant dyes at the beautiful Crockett Cottage Studio

that it was decided there should be not just one retreat held next year, but two

especially as

several brave souls from the first class

have already put their names on the list for next year

the studio is owned by Sally Harvey [who also took the photo above]

a woman of passion and vision

who has beautifully retro-fitted an old cottage

so that it features a lovely big well-lit studio

outdoor dye, print and felt area

with a sweet deck off the kitchen

where one can enjoy the end-of-day sundowner

pleasantly located on the fringe of Mansfield

overlooking the golf course

and with an abundance of interesting flora in the region

it's the perfect place for

gentle sewing circles

drawing

bio-regional dye investigations

and satisfying walks

i left Sally with a list of dye plants

to help inform choices as the gardens are landscaped over the coming year

so as the years pass we'll have even more lovely growing things to choose from

popped over to the studio website [in order to get the photo at top]

and found that several people had very nice things to say about their time there

you can read them here if you like

and here's the plan for 2010

November 1-5 Mapping Country

November 8-12 the FeltQuilt

workshops run 9.30am-4.30 with morning /afternoon teas and vegetarian lunch supplied

cost AUD$590 includes materials kit

the first workshop overlaps the High Country Festival so it's wise to book accommodation early for that one

please click here to send a message if you'd like more detail on the classes

and to see what other workshops are being offered at Crockett Cottage Studio you can access their website here

and last but not least i'd like to wish all the friendlies out there in Blogovnia a very Merry Puddingfest [apply that to whatever you celebrate during the holiday season] and all the very best for the coming year

...i'll be dreaming of a White Christmas