Course

Quilting Retreat in Beautiful Bolinas CEXTN01-202580

Nov 20, 2025 - Nov 23, 2025

$1,280 Enroll

Full course description

Quilting Retreat in Beautiful Bolinas
 
Thursday 11/20-Sunday 11/23/2025
Location: Commonweal Retreat Center, Bolinas, California
Fee: $1280
until 6/30/2025: 10% off EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT use MYTREAT
Join us for a long weekend of quilting fun at Commonweal Retreat Center along the Pacific Coast in Bolinas, California! Taught by renowned quilter Lorriane Woodruff-Long this retreat provides a 2-day improv quilting workshop while offering plenty of opportunities to experience the beautiful retreat center grounds and views of Point Reyes National Seashore. 

The retreat workshop will focus on Freeform Curves: blocks with curves without templates or patterns. Throughout the retreat, students will learn how to sew their own curve blocks and, with the time and space provided, explore the myriad of ways to arrange curved blocks for unique creations. Some familiarity with quilting/sewing basics is helpful, but all student levels are welcome.

The retreat center is located on the bluffs of the windswept Pacific coast. The grounds offer a walking labyrinth, a large sand tray room, historic buildings, art installations, wildlife viewing, and more. There is a small outdoor sauna we can use too. 

Materials List:

  • Students must provide and know the basics of using their own working sewing machine.
  • Approximately 2-3 yards of various (can be in pieces) fabrics (woven, not knit, fabric.) Students are encouraged to use repurposed materials including clothing, sheets, fabric from SCRAP-SF, etc.
  • Thread for machine
  • Sharp fabric scissors/shears
  • 45” or 60” Rotary cutter
  • 3”x18” acrylic ruler
  • Portable cutting mat
  • Sewing pins/pincushion or magnetic pin catcher
  • Sewing pins & needles

What's included:
Lodging in a one of the historic Commonweal Retreat Center houses, meals (Thursday night dinner through Sunday morning breakfast), coffee, snacks, quilting instruction, and time to relax and explore.

What's not included:
Transportation to and from the retreat. Bring sturdy shoes/ boots for hiking if you'd like to explore the trails, and your towel and a swimsuit if you'd like to use the sauna.

Please reach out to us at ccsf.extension@ccsf.edu if you would like to set up a payment plan of two or three separate, equal payments.

Email ccsf.extension@ccsf.edu if you have questions.

Refund and Cancelation Policy: If the workshop is canceled, a full refund will be issued. 
Please send all refund requests via email to ccsf.extension@ccsf.edu

Before September 1, 2025, 100% refund less a $25 processing fee

September 1-November 1, 50% refund less a $25 processing fee*

After November 1st, no refund available for any reason, including illness, travel, or other personal circumstances. (*If you can find a replacement to fill your spot, we will issue a full refund.)

Instructor Bio:
Lorraine Woodruff-Long is a self-taught quilter with a primary focus on color, improvisation, and recycled/repurposed fabrics. Her work has been juried into shows at the de Young Museum/San Francisco, the California Heritage Museum/Santa Monica, the International Quilt Festival/Houston, QuiltCon, and the Sanchez Art Center/Pacifica, among others. You can find her work on Instagram @quiltinginthefog or on her website, QuiltingintheFog.com