To Celebrate the Joyeux Noel Season...
we will go to Reims & Paris, both are in France.
$6,250 for Single Occupancy
$5,750 for Double Occupancy
$5,750 for Non-Textile Workshop, Single Occupancy
$5,250 for Non-Textile Workshop Participant sharing a Double Room
We start in Reims, France and explore the famous Christmas Market, soak in some Champagne and have a textile workshop. Reims is a city in the heart of the Champagne region. The Christmas Market is nestled at the foot of the Reims Notre-Dame Cathedral, this market features 150 chalets showcasing craft, decorative and gourmet products, making it the third biggest market in France.
Then in Paris, France we will go to two Christmas Markets, have two textile workshops, shop at haberdasheries, take in a Christmas program, make cookies and have a joyeux good time!
There are several half-day workshops scheduled to make you happy.
The Featured Artist, Anne Kelly, inspired by people of the past or vintage objects, loves learning about other cultures and traditions. Anne then creates multi-layered works rich with meaning and visual interest. Anne will lead us in creating some Christmas Folk Heart Ornaments.
Kari Bender, shop owner of the Quilting Workshop/Needlework Workshop, will teach a sweet felt Joyeux Noel Stocking pillow while in Reims. In Paris, I, Linda Sweek your host and textile artist/teacher, will teach Joyeux Tactile Textile. Using a piece of pretty patterned fabric, we will embroider and embellish with embroidery and beads . This class will be held in Paris at Au Ver à Soie. Since 1820, Au Ver à Soie, meaning the silkworm, has offered the finest spun silk threads from Paris for hand embroidery. After the workshop, we will get to shop for gorgeous threads and kits!
What's Christmas without some cookie baking time?
We will have a cookie Workshop, where the Macaron was first created - Ladurée. In a convivial atmosphere inspired by the kitchens of French châteaux, with old-fashioned tiled floors and copper utensils, join us to learn the secrets of the Maison's emblematic pastries.
Ladurée will be a lovely dose of Christmas spirit!
Feast your eyes on some Christmas eye candy.
How could you possibly resist this magical trip to France.
Registration is open for Celebrate Joyeux Noel 2025.
Sew & Sew Retreats in France November 29 - December 7, 2025 Celebrate Joyeux Noel
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