Flowers on the Lake at Zephyr Point on Lake Tahoe
May 30 - June 3, 2011
It is our pleasure to invite you to our quilt art workshop, Flowers on the Lake on beautiful Lake Tahoe. This will be 5 days and 4 nights of creative exploration in a beautiful environment at Zephyr Point, which is close to South Lake Tahoe on the Nevada side of the lake. The goal of the retreat is to inspire you on your creative path at whatever level you are at. In this workshop you will have the option of bringing your own flower picture to develop into an art quilt like Melinda's award winning quilts or maybe you want to finish a flower quilt you started in another class. You also have the option, if you choose, to work from one of Melinda’s patterns . You can even bring something that you just want to finish or start that has nothing to do with my technique. This retreat is for you.
Every day there will be a new technique or fun project demonstrated, then the rest of the day is for you to work as you like. Melinda will be there with you the whole time to help you bring your flower or quilt projects to life. One day will be devoted to Renegade Thread Play, with a fun project to make and practice on.
Check-in is at 3:30 pm on May 30. You will be assigned to your room and have time to set up you work space. A welcome meet and greet reception will be at 4:30 followed by dinner. Then we will meet back in the classroom for a short lecture on starting your flowers. You can wake up when you want and stay up as late as you like. The view from class room is breathtaking. What could be better than that?
There are fabric stores around the lake and you can always take side trips to downtown Tahoe for a little gambling. Class starts at 9:00 am, but if your an early bird you start any time. the sewing really never stops. The only problem is that the view from our classroom may be a little distracting. On the last day there is still be time to sew before and after breakfast with check out at 11:00 am.
Why flowers?
I have been asked this question a lot . I have found that if you can create a flower and see all the colors and values in one flower petal you can paint anything. Studying the flower trains your eye to look at small details and focus. This skill can them be transferred to other subject matter. Plus, why not work from one of God’s most beautiful and colorful creations!
2011 Workshop Rates & Enrollment*
5 days-4 nights
Single occupancy - $750
Double occupancy, per person - $700
Nonparticipant roommate -$550
*Lake view rooms will be given on a first come, first to pay in full basis.
The package includes your room, some with lake views, all meals served cafeteria style and instructor.
3 full days of classes plus 2 half days
4 breakfasts, 4 dinners, 3 lunches plus snacks, coffee and drinks in class. Also, a welcoming reception on the first day.
Please Note: If choosing to work from one of Melinda’s patterns there will be an additional pattern fee for each pattern.
Enrollment:
To enroll for Flowers on the Lake, use this enrollment form (in PDF format.) You will need Adobe Reader to open the form. If you don’t have it, you can download it for free here. Please fill out all the information and return the form, along with either your deposit of $375 or your full payment to:
Flowers on the Lake
Joe and Melinda Bula
3221 Woedee Drive
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
You can also contact us at 916-939-0375 or by email melbula@comcast.net.
Remember, lake view rooms will be reserved on a first to be paid in full basis. After you have registered, a supply list will be sent to you. A limited number of sewing machines are available for rental at a rate of $25 per day.
Traveling to Flowers on the Lake:
Traveling to Lake Tahoe by air:
Travel accommodation will be at your own arranging and cost. When flying, the most convenient way is to fly into Reno, NV. From there you can take a taxi or rent a car and drive the 20 minutes to the Zephyr Point Conference grounds. You can fly into Lake Tahoe, from Sacramento, San Francisco or Reno, although flights are rather limited. From the airport in South Lake Tahoe you could take a taxi to Zephyr Point.
Traveling by car:
From the San Francisco Bay Area, take US 50 to South Lake Tahoe. Coming from Reno, take US 395 south through Carson City then US 50 West to South Lake Tahoe.