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Artist Retreats Colorado

Artist Retreats & Workshops in Colorado

Maria Battista classical figure sculpting retreat Colorado

Maria Battista
Classical Figure Sculpting
Five-Day Retreat

Sculpture

June 1 - 5, 2026

In this hands-on workshop, students will sculpt an 18” high nude figure from observation of a live model. You will learn to use an idealized canon of proportion to accurately create the life-like gesture of the pose. 

Daisy Aschehoug foundation paper curves quilting retreat

Daisy AschehougFoundation Paper Curves Five-Day Quilting Retreat

Quilting

June 15 - 19, 2026

Paper Curves is a piecing technique that combines straight-line foundation paper piecing with a series of nested curves. The Paper Curves workshop gives you the ability to explore an endless number of secondary designs that will overlap your curves!

Allegra Huston and James Navé writing retreat Colorado

Allegra Huston & James NavéImaginative Storm Three-Day Writing Retreat

Writing

June 26 - 28, 2026

Here’s your chance to transform your writing process from effort to ease. Unleash your authentic voice in this three-day Colorado writing workshop using the Imaginative Storm method pioneered by Allegra Huston and James Navé.

Bianca Springer and Stephanie Ruyle wearable art sewing retreat

Bianca Springer &Stephanie RuyleMake the Fabric, Make the GarmentFive-Day Immersive Wearable Art Retreat

Sewing

July 13 - 17, 2026

Over five transformative days, students will craft one-of-a-kind garments from the ground up, beginning with improvisational fabric piecing and culminating in custom-fit wearable art.

Jamie Kalvestran Quilt Like An Artist retreat Colorado

Jamie KalvestranQuilt Like an ArtistFive-Day Quilting Retreat

Quilting

July 20 - 24, 2026July 27 - 31, 2026

Take a deep dive into the experimental “Quilt Like an Artist” method. You’ll design and stitch figurative portrait art quilt using a series of approachable, “easier-than-they-look” techniques. Together, we’ll explore the art of creating faces and figures while uncovering your unique artistic voice.

April Sproule printed and stitched mixed media retreat

April SproulePrinted & Stitched Mixed Media Immersion Five-Day Retreat

Mixed Media

August 10 - 14, 2026

Block printing on fabric and paper is an exciting, hands-on way to create expressive work with your own personal style. In this immersive workshop, you’ll explore both simple and more intricate designs while embracing the importance of play and experimentation. 

Karla Overland and Elaine Poplin Color Camp quilting retreat

Karla Overland &Elaine PoplinColor CampFour-Day Quilting Retreat

Quilting

August 25 - 28, 2026

Inspire your creative process and transform your understanding of color and texture. This retreat takes you into the world of hand-dyed fabric, stained-glass effects, mark-making, and garment creation. You will immerse yourself in a tapestry of rich, unpatterned colors that are so much more than just solids.

Atsushi Futatsuya five-day Sashiko stitching retreat Colorado

Atsushi Futatsuya Five-Day Sashiko Stitching Retreat

Stitching

September 14 - 18, 2026

This five-day Sashiko stitching retreat will teach you the ideas, patterns, and core and essence of Japanese Sashiko stitching through hands-on practice. During this week, you’ll learn beautiful stitching techniques and discover the history of Sashiko, which emphasizes care, connection, and self-expression through traditional craftsmanship.

Carolina Oneto Imaginary Places quilting retreat Colorado

Carolina OnetoImaginary Places Five-Day Quilting Retreat

Quilting

October 19 - 23, 2026

Come to a five-day quilting retreat to learn how to harness color to create different feelings in your landscape quilts. In the first two days, participants will explore color theory in depth and learn how to harness color to convey distinct moods. They will also examine the use of transparency effects in quilt creations for powerful visual results.

Carolina Oneto Imaginary Places quilting retreat Colorado

Irene RoderickImprovisational Quilting Quick StepOnline Workshop

Quilting

November 7 - 8, 2026

This two-day online workshop will teach you the method of improvisational quilting from the improv master, Irene Roderick. Relax, let go, and play your way through this weekend of shape, color, and piecing. You will release your inhibitions, tap into your creativity, and discover your unique aesthetic. 

Retreat Photos

Browse through our photo gallery to see the wonderful things participants learn at our retreats.

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  • Students hand-appliquéing colorful fabric face panel at Jane Sassaman quilt retreat
  • Jane Sassaman smiling with retreat participant in front of botanical art quilt
  • Colorful appliquéd bird and heart fabric artwork from Jane Sassaman quilting workshop
  • Bold yellow sunflower fabric appliqué design created at Jane Sassaman retreat Colorado
  • Appliquéd red rose and purple flower quilt top from Jane Sassaman workshop
  • Purple columbine flower fabric appliqué panel at Jane Sassaman La Veta retreat
  • Student arranging butterfly and flower fabric appliqué pieces at Jane Sassaman retreat
  • Jane Sassaman with retreat student in front of stylized face art quilt
  • Close-up of abstract leaf fabric appliqué from Jane Sassaman quilting retreat
  • Stylized face with detailed eyes fabric artwork at Jane Sassaman workshop Colorado
  • Jane Sassaman retreat participants gathered for group dinner in La Veta Colorado
  • Appliquéd owl and bird banner quilt created at Jane Sassaman Colorado retreat

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