Classes at 50 Acre Woods Retreat Center
Whether you're here to rekindle your creativity or explore a whole new medium, our classes are designed to spark inspiration, encourage experimentation, and build lasting creative confidence.
Each class is led by a handpicked instructor who brings not only skill, but soul—offering deep expertise, warmth, and a passion for their craft. From freeform embroidery to intuitive quilting, botanical printing to storytelling through thread, you’ll find workshops that meet you where you are—and take you somewhere even better.
Let this be the year you say yes to your creative self.
A Celebration of Craft, Community, and Creative Curiosity
Explore Upcoming Classes
Browse our current class offerings below. Each one is part of a greater retreat experience—but they are the heartbeat of why we gather. Click any class to see details, project inspiration, what to bring, and meet your instructor.
Let’s Get Wonky
Instructor: Beverly Burris
Dates: May 13–17, 2026
Skill Level: All Levels
Focus:
Get ready to bend the rules a little! In this relaxed, laughter-filled class, you’ll learn five creative ways to use the Quilt in a Day ruler and bring your favorite jelly roll to life. Mix two complementary colors, add a dash of “wonky,” and you’ll leave with a lap quilt full of charm and personality.
Wrapped & Ready
Tailored Quilt Coat Retreat
Instructor: Corrie Burger
Dates: April 29–May 2, 2026 • May 5–9, 2026 • May 27–31, 2026
Skill Level: All Levels
Focus:
Bring your creativity to life as you turn your cherished quilt into a stunning, custom-fitted coat! With Corrie Burger’s decades of teaching and design experience, you’ll explore the techniques that make quilt garments truly wearable—from pattern preparation and lining to seam finishing and fit adjustments. Whether you prefer classic or whimsical, your finished coat will be a reflection of your personality—handcrafted, heartfelt, and completely unique.
Quiltworx with Julie Connell, CI
Instructor: Julie Connell, CI
Dates: March 3-7, 2027
Skill Level: All Levels
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Fused Art Quilts from Photographs
Instructor: Sandra Mollon
Dates: June 15 - 19, 2027 or June 22 - 27, 2027
Skill Level: All Levels
Focus:
Learn how to turn a photograph into a stunning fused fabric art quilt using Sandra Mollon’s signature raw-edge collage technique — often described as painting with fabric.
This hands-on workshop focuses on fabric selection, value, tracing, and fusing to recreate light, depth, and detail from an image.
✨ No sewing machine required for class. Quilting is completed later at home.
A rare opportunity to learn from an award-winning textile artist whose work is featured in galleries and the National Quilt Museum.
Quiltworx with Julie Connell, CI
Instructor: Julie Connell, CI
Dates: October 12 - 17, 2027
Skill Level: All Levels
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Coming Soon