Quilting Retreat in Beautiful Bolinas CEXTN01-202580
Nov 20, 2025 - Nov 23, 2025
Full course description
Instructor: Lorraine Woodruff-Long
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.)