EVENTS

Julie B. Booth presents

Fall 2026 Thread Born Studio Retreat in Colonial Beach, Virginia

1100 Dwight Ave., Colonial Beach VA

Spend three days of intensive artmaking in my studio space. Our theme is Colonial Beach Stories. Get a taste of why I love living here!

After the success of the Spring Retreat, I’ve decided to offer a second, Fall Retreat, this year. This time, I’m challenging participants to try a playful approach using a small selection of hand stitches and stitch variations to recreate the river, land and sky of Colonial Beach.

Below is the retreat schedule followed by enrollment information.

Thursday, October 1
Optional Thrifting Trip to Gitie's: Meet at Julie's at 1:00 PM

Julie will provide transportation to Gitie's for interested participants.

2:30 PM: Meet (or regroup) at Julie’s for official Meet and Greet and Show and Tell of participants’ work. Julie will also discuss possible approaches and formats for stitch projects during the retreat.

Light refreshments will be provided.

After we meet… we’ll relax with wine (or non-alcoholic beverage), cheese and/or charcuterie at Circa 1892 in Colonial Beach

Dinner on your own

Friday, October 2:

Breakfast on your own

Meet at Julie’s at 9:30

Morning Beachcombing and Taking Reference Photos: We will drive you along Beach Ave and The Point and make stops for photo opps of the River. Then we’ll walk the town beach for beachcombing finds from the Potomac River to use in our artwork (stones, shells, river glass, driftwood) 10:00 AM-12:15 PM

Lunch provided at my home 12:30-1:30 PM

Afternoon: Designing our art pieces, laying out, starting to stitch. Individual consultations with Julie 1:30-4:00 PM

Dinner: At Sunflower Restaurant (Thai and French) 6:00 PM

After Dinner (Optional): Friday Art Walk 6:00-8:00 PM

Saturday, October 3:
Breakfast on your own

Morning: Studio time. Individual consultations/check-ins and demos with Julie. 9:30 AM-12:00 PM

Lunch provided at my home 12:30-1:30 PM

Afternoon: Studio time. 1:30-4:00 PM

Dinner on your own

Sunday, October 4:
I’m planning a late morning brunch/light lunch for our meal. If you need food before then, I suggest breakfast on your own.

Morning: Gathering and stitching on the porch, weather permitting. Julie will continue consultations/check-ins and demos as needed.

9:30 -11:00 AM

Brunch/Light Lunch: Baked goodies, fruit, and charcuterie. Beverages. 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

Afternoon: Studio Time. 12:00- 2:30 PM

Summing up our experience with a Show and Tell. 2:30-3:30 PM

Retreat ends at 3:30 PM.

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Enrollment for this retreat is limited to 6 students. I will have a waiting list just in case. I will need at least 4 students to run the retreat.

Cost is: $450 per student which includes:

3+ days of teaching
Access to supplies from my studio (see below)
Handout with ideas and prompts
2 lunches (from local favorite, Lenny's)
Snacks and beverages Thursday through Sunday
Sunday Brunch (including charcuterie from Circa 1892)

Items from my studio that you’ll have access to:

Fabrics: Including wool-blend or wool felt, tulle, cheesecloth, silk/cotton/linen fabrics, doilies, lace
Beads, sequins, buttons
Pearl cotton and other threads (for use during the retreat)
Yarns, ribbon yarns, ribbons
Needle packet of Crewel Embroidery, Sharp and Chenille needles

Access to tools

Additional items such as: Czech glass buttons and vintage brooches from Julie’s collection will be an additional cost.

Julie will provide more information about local hotel accommodations and restaurants or other attractions. Consider coming with a buddy to offset costs!

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REGISTRATION BEGINS ON SATURDAY AUGUST 8, 2026 AT 12:01 AM (just after midnight!) EASTERN USA TIME. Contact me at threadborn@gmail.com to register on or after that date.

Space is limited to 6 participants (there will be a waiting list).

Cost $450

Payment: PayPal or Venmo preferred. Personal check is fine but must arrive within one week to hold your spot.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact me before the registration date. Please read the information below about cancellations.

CANCELLATIONS

Life is unpredictable so below is my cancellation policy:

Cancellation on or before 9/17/26: You will receive a full refund.

Cancellation after 9/17/26: You will receive half your payment (unless someone on the waiting list can take your place, then you will receive a full refund once the wait lister has paid in full).

If no one can take your place in the retreat, the other half of your payment will be reserved as credit towards future Zoom classes with Julie.