Special and Recurring Events

2008 Spring Fiber Retreat

Reservations (with full payment, $285 per person) accepted beginning January 19, 2008. The retreat dates are April 25 - 28, 2008.

Hosted by Heritage Spinning & Weaving at Insel Haus Retreat Center on Bois Blanc Island in the Straits of Mackinaw. Relax • Knit • Spin • Nap • Eat Well!• DO NOTHING! • No dishes, clean up, laundry, or kids • Walk • Explore the island or house • Please yourself • Sip hot chocolate or wine by a fire • Soak in the Jacuzzi • PLUS! Enjoy the inspiring company of others who are also fiber lovers. Three classes (to be determined) will be offered for a small fee on Saturday and Sunday. $285 per person for a shared room; $85 additional for a private room. This is a great time to learn to spin or knit.

For more information, download the flyer (.pdf format).

Girls Nite

1st Friday of the month, 7 pm - 10 pm

Bring your current knitting or spinning project and enjoy the company of like-minded people. It’s a great time to get a little work done and enjoy some “me time.” Guys welcome too! Please, no children. No cost, dessert provided.

Spinning Group

1st Saturday of every Month, 9 am - 12 pm

Note: No Spinning Group in February due to Knit Michigan.

This is an informal group that meets to share spinning experiences and talk to other spinners. All skill levels are welcome, but this is not a "learn to" time. No cost to attend.

1526 Afghan Club

1st Saturday of the month (except February; will meet the second Saturday), 1 pm - 3 pm, ongoing

Join the Afghan Club and have a team to cheer you on! Select from any pattern or make the square of the month. You'll enjoy knitting help, great camaraderie, and the discipline to "get it done".

Staff, $10 per session fee, no materials fee

Sit & Knit

Every Tuesday, 7 pm - 9 pm until mid-June

or

Every Wednesday, 10 am - 12 noon

Enjoy the atmosphere and camaraderie with like-minded fiber folks. Sit and knit the morning away surrounded by inspiration. The coffee and tea are on! No charge. This is not a knitting help time.

Knit Michigan

It was an incredibly exhilerating day filled with touching moments, extreme generosity, shopping, learning, and visiting. Thanks to all who participated. Early numbers show that our attendance increased about 50%, approximately 950 chemo caps have been donated, and we raised about 25% more than last year - roughly $25,000. Check the Knit Michigan website in a few weeks (after the dust has settled!) for final figures. Mark your calendar now for Knit Michigan 2009: Saturday, February 7.