Join Interweave Escapes in Madison, Connecticut December 5-8, 2021 with Instructors Laura Nelkin and Sarah Solomon

Event Overview

Interweave Escapes is a unique way for knitters to come together, learn from a knitting expert and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow devotees in this intimate, retreat-style event.

Start this Holiday Season with a gift to yourself! Join designers, Laura Nelkin and Sarah Solomon, at the beautiful Madison Beach Hotel in Madison, Connecticut for an Interweave Escape Knitting Retreat, December 5-8, 2021.  

Don’t wait! Spots are limited and these exclusive events sell out quickly!

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What You’ll Learn:

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Learn to Knit with Beads with Laura Nelkin 
This class focuses on developing bead knitting skills to prepare you to knit one of Laura’s (or another designer’s) beaded designs. Class will start with a basic overview on choosing yarn and beads for working with beads, then we’ll jump into basic beading techniques (both pre-strung and placed) and move onto more advanced ones as time allows. We’ll also discuss beaded cast ons and bind offs. This is an interactive and FUN class with lots of hands on learning. 

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The Best Yarn For the Job: How Fiber and Yarn Construction Affect Your Fabric with Sarah Solomon
Do you have an overflowing “yarn stash” and are unsure what projects would work best with certain yarns? We live in a golden age of fibers with a sometimes overwhelming number of yarns to choose from. In this class we will take a closer look at fibers and yarn with the ultimate goal of making better, more informed choices for our knitting projects and understanding the best use of those skeins we have in our stash. We will discuss the properties and sources of both animal and plant fibers, then talk about the processing that goes into making these fibers into specific types of yarns. We will discuss the differences between worsted and woolen-spun yarns and how plying affects yarn behavior by looking at examples of knit/purl textures, lace, cables and colorwork in a wide variety of yarns to see how fiber and yarn structure affect each type of fabric. If you’ve ever wondered about why a yarn pills, why it grows when you wear it, why it feels light or heavy, or wondered what yarn would be best for a cable pattern, a lace pattern, or colorwork, this is the class for you.  This class is lecture/discussion-based; we will not be knitting in class but we will be looking at and handling LOTS of samples. Feel free to bring some of your own yarn that you may have questions about.   

Official Yarn Sponsor of Interweave Escapes:

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About Your Knitting Instructor

Laura Nelkin lives in upstate New York, where the sunny season is short, leaving plenty of time to be indoors knitting. Though she has a degree in apparel design from Cornell University, she took to knitting years ago and hasn’t looked back. Her designs and techniques are innovative, fun, and will challenge you to think in new ways about your knitting. When not designing or knitting, she is gardening, whipping up yummy feasts with my family, and taking time to play! I’ve developed a healthy addiction to yoga and hiking…. and manage to sneak in some kind of physical activity every day (a great balance to knitting!)

 

Sarah Solomon is a knitwear designer, writer and teacher based in New York City. Her patterns and articles have appeared in Interweave Knits, Knitscene, knit.wear, Pom Pom Quarterly, and Vogue Knitting, and in collections by yarn companies large and small. In addition to her self-published work she is the head of knitwear collections for Harrisville Designs, a historic woolen mill in Harrisville, NH, and has also recently joined the editorial team of Vogue Knitting. As someone who learned to knit as an adult, she still remembers the frustrations of the learning process and loves helping people to improve their knitting skills and explore new techniques. She enjoys teaching traditional techniques of all kinds, including cables, colorwork and twisted stitch knitting, as well as modern garment construction with a particular emphasis on details and fine finishing. She is also an avid sewer and spinner and loves handwork in many forms. In her design work, Sarah creates knitwear from exceptional yarns that are knittable, wearable and designed to last.

 

About The Madison Beach Hotel

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Nestled along a curve of the Connecticut coastline, with a clear view across the Long Island Sound, stands the Madison Beach Hotel, Connecticut’s only hotel and restaurant, located directly on the beach. For early risers, the sunrise is spectacular; in the evening, cozy up to the outdoor fire pit and watch the magnificent sunsets. 

The Madison Beach Hotel opened in 2012 fully transformed into a world class, luxury hotel – a casual, charming Boutique resort with a traditional New England beach front ambiance. Make yourself at home in one of the 32 guest rooms. The elegant, traditionally decorated rooms feature private balconies with water views, down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets, a mini-fridge, coffeemakers, flat screens with cable, and free WiFi.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. Walk along the beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including a fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services and gift shops/newsstands. Enjoy American cuisine from The Wharf, a beachfront restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the ocean view, and even dine alfresco on the heated outdoor patio.  

The Madison Beach Hotel is part of the Curio Collection under the Hilton Hotels of the World brand. Awarded the AAA Four Diamond Award.

From the Hotel: We are committed to creating a safe and relaxing experience, including delivering an even cleaner stay from check-in to check-out. Putting the health and safety of our guest and team members front and center, we will provide complete peace of mind when you stay with any of our 18 brands across the world.  

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Getting Here

By car: Take Interstate 95 to exit #61, Madison, CT.

By plane: Use airports Bradley International (BDL) in Windsor Locks, CT OR TF Green International (TVD) in Warwick, RI.
The Bradley International Airport is a 50 minute drive to the hotel. To schedule a pick-up from the airport to the hotel in advance, contact Essex car service, 860-767-2152

TF Green International Airport is 1.5 hours drive to the hotel.

By train: Take the Amtrak.
From Boston to the Old Saybrook station, this will drop you 19 miles from the hotel. You will need to schedule a pick-up from the train station in advance with Essex Taxi, 860-767-7433.

From New York to New Haven. There are taxi’s available at the train station or you can schedule a pick-up in advance with Essex car service, 860-767-2152.

There are additional Amtrak services for Philadelphia and Washington D.C..

Additional Excursions

Twist Yarn Shoppe: One of New England’s finest yarn shops will be hosting a Wine and Cheese shopping event, offering 20% off all purchases.

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Pricing

Starting at just $2,395 per person (for a double occupancy room), this extremely limited event includes lodging at The Madison Beach Hotel, meals, workshops, and a gift bag. All taxes and gratuities are also included.

Want to join the waitlist? Please contact Doreen Connors at dconnors@goldenpeakmedia.com or 516-498-7463.

Ticket Types

• Single: Enjoy your own room with luxury accommodations. All meals and activities included.
• Double: Share a room with one of your favorite knitting friends and enjoy luxury accommodations. All meals and activities included. *Please note: When registering for a double option, please make sure you have a roommate who is also registering. If not, we will do our best to match you with someone. If we are not able to match you, then we will need to upgrade you to a single room and you will be responsible for paying the difference in rate.
• Companion: Want to bring a non-knitting guest or spouse? Select a "single room" at checkout and your companion can participate in all non-knitting activities/meals.

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Schedule of Events

Sunday December, 5, 2021
4:00PM – Check-in at The Madison Beach Hotel
5:30PM – Welcome Reception, Tides
6:15PM – Dinner in the Faulkner Room

Monday, December 6, 2021
7:30-9:00AM – Breakfast
9:30AM-12:30PM – Knitting Workshop with Laura Nelkin and Sarah Solomon
12:30PM – Lunch at The Madison Beach Hotel
3:00PM – Wine and Cheese Party Hosted at Twist Yarn Shoppe
6:00-8:00PM – Dinner

Tuesday, December 7, 2021
7:30-9:00AM – Breakfast
9:30AM-12:30PM – Knitting Workshop with Laura Nelkin and Sarah Solomon
12:30PM – Lunch at The Madison Beach Hotel
Afternoon Free to visit the spa, enjoy a stroll along the beach, or visit many of the lovely shops and boutiques in the center of town.
5:00PM – Wine tasting
7:00-8:30PM – Dinner

Wednesday, December 8, 2021
7:30-9:30AM – Breakfast
11:00AM – Checkout 

*Schedule is subject to change 

For additional questions please contact Doreen Connors at dconnors@goldenpeakmedia.com or 516-498-7463.

No refunds will be provided within 90 days of the event.

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