Griffin Dyeworks and Fiber Arts: Retreat May 14-16, 2010

Griffin Dyeworks Fiber Retreat
Camp Verdugo Oaks, Castaic, CA
May 14-16, 2010

Griffin Dyeworks sponsors a 3-day fiber retreat in the Tehachapi Mountains of Southern California. An exciting fiber adventure that will keep you busy all weekend, you'll do the crafts you love, meet local and faraway artists, and learn entirely new skills!

2010 Retreat

The 2010 retreat will be May 14-16! Registration is now open!

For updates on retreat dates, registration, and to meet past (and future!) attendees, please join our Fiber Retreat Yahoo! Group (see above)

General Info

Join our Fiber Retreat email discussion group. Retreat announcements are handled via this list.
Frequently Asked Questions
What in the world do I bring?, an info letter for attendees (PDF, Right/Control Click and "Save As"). It claims to be 2007 information, but is still good for all attendees!
Scholarship Application (PDF, Right/Control-click and Save As). Apply for a full scholarship to attend the 2010 Fiber Retreat!

Classes

Submit a Class Proposal Online!
Download and mail in a class proposal form (Word Doc, please right click and "Save As")

Ways to Register and Pay

Online Retreat Registration & Payment
Mail-in Registration Form (PDF, please Right-click and "Save As" before printing).
Online Retreat Payment ONLY
It is possible to put a deposit down to reserve your place and pay in increments. Please fill out a registration form and put down a deposit.

Tell your friends! Direct everyone to http://retreat.griffindyeworks.com/

REGISTRATION FEES & DEADLINES

All fees include meals and snacks, natural dyeing, and access to free roving and other supplies. Minimal materials charge possible for other classes. On-premises shopping is available.

Sleeping on-site: 8am Friday-2pm Sunday
Includes lunch and dinner on Friday, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday, breakfast and lunch on Sunday, snacks, accomodations, and dyeing.

$250 if paid before April 5, 2010
$300 from April 5 or at gate

Sleeping off-site: Day-Trippers
Lunch, dinner, and snacks served on Friday and Saturday, lunch only served on Sunday.

$100 for Friday
$125 for Saturday
$75 for Sunday

Registration Limit:
70 weekend overnighters, 50 day-trippers on Saturday and/or Sunday.

After Retreat registration is full, a wait-list will be maintained.

LOCATION:
Camp Verdugo Oaks
38001 Golden State Highway
Castaic, CA 91384
Map of the location | Map of CVO

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Sleeping arrangements are assigned on a first come, first served basis. For all accommodations, bring your own bedding.
Tents: There are 12 canvas-walled, floored tents with 2 cots in each. Pic 1 | Pic 2 | Pic 3
Cabins: The large bunkhouse sleeps 12 - 14 people on bunkbeds. A handicapped-friendly cabin is also available. Pic 1
Camping: There is unlimited camping for tents and room for some RVs (you provide tent, all camping gear).

REFUNDS:
20% will be charged for any cancellations whatsoever. Registrants get 80% refund only if we are notified 2 weeks in advance - by May 1, 2010 - by telephone (NOT by e-mail). After that point in time only 50% of fee(s) will be refunded. No-shows do not get refund of any fees.

RETREAT CANCELLATION:
Griffin Dyeworks & Fiber Arts reserves the right to cancel Retreat if circumstances require it and will give notice to all registered participants in a timely fashion. Griffin Dyeworks & Fiber Arts is responsible only for applicable Retreat refunds, not for any other costs incurred by workshop participant.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope for mailed registration acknowledgment. Otherwise your Retreat registration will be acknowledged by email.