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About this trip
Fox Fabric Collage and Free Motion Embroidery
A fun workshop for students who have experience with raw appliqué, free-motion sewing, thread painting and can work independently.
Lorraine is a professional animal communicator and students will begin each day with a brief meditation to allow their heart energy to connect with the animal—this breathes life into the art, as a relationship develops and the animals begin to “speak.” No two projects will look the same as the illustration is created through this unique connection. Students will learn how to illustrate a charming fox, using fabric, thread and optional embellishments.
They will also learn step-by-step techniques, such as:
- How to tap into intuition, rather than rules, going with the flow
- Using photos as templates
- Raw-Appliqué using a glue stick
- Thread painting without an embroidery hoop.
- How to create expressive eyes
About Lorraine Turner
Lorraine burst into the world of textile art in 2018 with a 26-piece special exhibit at IQF in Houston, just two years after creating her very first art quilt! In 2023 she followed it up with a a 24-piece solo exhibit at IQF in Houston. She is an Aurifil Thread Designer, BERNINA Ambassador and has designed fabrics for FreeSpirit and Benartex. She’s a two-time cover girl appearing on QuiltingArts, and Art Quilting studio. She was featured on the Quilt Show with Ricky Tims, and QuiltingArts TV with Susan Brubaker Knapp. Lorraine teaches and lectures internationally.
She brings a lifetime of creative experience to her textile art. A commercial artist for forty years, Lorraine is the winner of two Emmy Awards as a lead designer for the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and recipient of multiple awards at the San Diego International Comic-Con in her role as Art Director of the Library of American Comics. She is also an author and motivational speaker who strongly believes in moving thought into action.
Lorraine has established a unique place for herself in the world of textile art. She combines her varied experience as a watercolorist, commercial artist, and television animator with her love for all things fabric to create multi-textured, one-of-a-kind textile art. She has yet to meet a fabric embellishment she doesn’t like!
The overriding passion behind her textile art comes from her activity as a professional animal communicator. She illustrates the conversations of all of the creatures she meets and uses her fabric art to raise awareness and funds for endangered animals. Look for hidden elements of plants and animals within Lorraine’s work, as she symbolizes the dynamic relationship between all species sharing the natural resources of our planet.
The clean lines, exaggerated color and bold brushwork depicted in comics has also influenced her art—and you could say that endangered animals are her superheroes.
Lorraine works from her studio in Clearwater, Florida.
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What’s included
- Workshop Tuition
- Guest RoomsGuest room amenities include Towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, hair dryers, in room coffeemaker, mini fridge, tv, internet, lap desks, yoga mats
- Welcome ReceptionLight appetizers and refreshments
- Snacks and Most MealsIncludes 2 nights of dinner (welcome and farewell), lunch and breakfast, daily snack breaks, unlimited coffee, tea & seltzer
- Art SuppliesIf art supplies are included in the price of the retreat, it will show in the description.
What’s not included
- TransportationTaxis and rental cars available at airport. We may be able to pick you up at the airport or train station with prior arrangements.
- Optional ExcusionsSee below for fun and inspiring add-on excursions
- Art SuppliesYour instructor will reach out with details on needed materials and supplies. You can have your supplies shipped directly to us if you do not want to travel with them.
- Travel InsuranceAlthough we do not require trip insurance, we VERY HIGHLY recommend it. Here is a link for purchasing Trip Insurance where you can compare rates and coverage. https://www.travelinsurance.com/
Available Packages
For participants who don't need overnight lodging. Price is per person and includes lunch, welcome dinner and farewell dinner only. Doesn't include 24/7 after hours studio use after end of workshop.
Here is the breakdown:
Single Room Retreat Fee $1075
Accommodation/Sales Tax 6.45 $69
TOTAL Retreat Fee $1144
There are no prepay discounts for the Day Student rate
Price is per person. Double Occupancy. You each have your own bed and your own closet for personal items, and your own bathrobe. You share a bathroom connected to your room.
We assign all students to rooms based on giving everyone a great space. All double occupancy rooms are in the main property.
This fee includes State of Ct Room Occupancy/Sales Tax of 11%.
Here is the breakdown:
Single Room Retreat Fee $2145
Accommodation/Sales Tax 11% $235
TOTAL Retreat Fee $2380
If you want to save $100 by prepaying in full at time of registration please add code "save100" in the discount window at checkout.
A room all to myself but with a shared bathroom. The bathroom is connected directly to your room.
This fee includes State of Ct Room Occupancy/Sales Tax of 11%.
Here is the breakdown:
Single Room Retreat Fee $2650
Accommodation/Sales Tax 11% $ 291
TOTAL Retreat Fee with tax $2941
If you want to save $100 by prepaying in full at time of registration please add code "save100" in the discount window at checkout.
A room all to myself with my own private en-suite bathroom and balcony in the Main House
This fee includes State of Ct Room Occupancy/Sales Tax of 11%.
Here is the breakdown:
Single Room Retreat Fee $2900
Accommodation/Sales Tax 11% $320
TOTAL Retreat Fee $3220
If you want to save $100 by prepaying in full at time of registration please add code "save100" in the discount window at checkout.
Do you have a loved one who you want to join you but WILL NOT be taking any classes? Use this add-on. This fee includes everything that the full rate includes EXCEPT for the classroom time.
This fee includes State of Ct Room Occupancy/Sales Tax of 11%.
Here is the breakdown:
Extra Guest $1350
Accommodation/Sales Tax 11% $145
TOTAL Retreat Fee $1465
There are no pre-pay discounts for this choice
Available options
Itinerary
6-8 pm Welcome Reception - meet your fellow students reception with Welcome Dinner.
Room check ins begin at 3pm