In order to protect the health of our members UMBS will require proof of completed Covid vaccination at least 14 days prior to arrival. Camp WAPO is requiring a completed waiver form.
In addition Camp Wapo requires that we wear a mask in the dining room or when around staff.
Masks and social distancing will not be needed in work areas or bedrooms.
In addition Camp Wapo requires that we wear a mask in the dining room or when around staff.
Masks and social distancing will not be needed in work areas or bedrooms.
Spring Bead Retreat March 23-27, 2022
Twice each year we head off for a weekend of beading, fun, beading, shopping, beading, learning a new pattern, good friends, beading, food, beading... I think you get the idea.
We do not plan structured classes, but someone is always willing to teach you just about anything you want to learn. We usually have some vendors so if you forget something, you can buy it from them or borrow it from someone else.
SPRING Retreat is usually in March; to get rid of your cabin fever. FALL Retreat is usually in September; after the kids are off for another school year and just in time to start working on those Christmas projects. We have been doing these bead retreats for 20+ years and have tried several different venues over the years. We've especially enjoyed our experiences at Camp Wapogasset in Wisconsin.
Bring whatever you want to work on along with bedding or a sleeping bag and towels. Everyone is welcome; you do not have to be a UMBS member. However, we do offer a reduced price to our members - see "Attendance Options" below.
We do not plan structured classes, but someone is always willing to teach you just about anything you want to learn. We usually have some vendors so if you forget something, you can buy it from them or borrow it from someone else.
SPRING Retreat is usually in March; to get rid of your cabin fever. FALL Retreat is usually in September; after the kids are off for another school year and just in time to start working on those Christmas projects. We have been doing these bead retreats for 20+ years and have tried several different venues over the years. We've especially enjoyed our experiences at Camp Wapogasset in Wisconsin.
Bring whatever you want to work on along with bedding or a sleeping bag and towels. Everyone is welcome; you do not have to be a UMBS member. However, we do offer a reduced price to our members - see "Attendance Options" below.
Daily Schedule
Wednesday 3/23 - arrive after noon, dinner provided
Thursday 3/24 - brunch and dinner provided
Friday 3/25 - brunch and dinner provided
Saturday 3/26 - breakfast, lunch and dinner provided
Sunday 3/27 - brunch only provided, check out by 3pm (please leave time to clean up room/work areas)
Please list any dietary needs, allergies and/or medical concerns we and the camp should be aware of.
Thursday 3/24 - brunch and dinner provided
Friday 3/25 - brunch and dinner provided
Saturday 3/26 - breakfast, lunch and dinner provided
Sunday 3/27 - brunch only provided, check out by 3pm (please leave time to clean up room/work areas)
Please list any dietary needs, allergies and/or medical concerns we and the camp should be aware of.
Attendance Options:
4 nights - $145 ($160 for non-members)
3 nights-$120 ($135 for non-members)
2 nights-$95 ($110 for non-members)
1 night-$71 ($86 for non-members)
1 day-$40 ($55 for non-members) includes 1 meal - please indicate which day
2 days-$60 ($75 for non-members) includes 1 meal per day - please indicate which day
4 nights - $145 ($160 for non-members)
3 nights-$120 ($135 for non-members)
2 nights-$95 ($110 for non-members)
1 night-$71 ($86 for non-members)
1 day-$40 ($55 for non-members) includes 1 meal - please indicate which day
2 days-$60 ($75 for non-members) includes 1 meal per day - please indicate which day
We operate on a first-come/first-served basis. There are 24 lower bunks available.
2021 Fall Retreat Attendees: Suz Klumb from Glass Garden Beads donated beads to attendees. If you have completed a project using those beads, please bring to the Spring Retreat. We will take pictures and send a thank you to Suz.
Spring Retreat Challenge: Bring a donut-shaped stone. Roberta will bring some supplies, 8mm chatons to use in the donut hole, polymer "stones" for those without a natural stone, and a few pretty fabrics that could be used for a background or to cover a too plain stone. Note: nobody has to do this, but our members are such a wonderful source of inspiration that it would be great to see what everyone does with this idea.
Spring Retreat Classes/Patterns by Doris Coghill
Free Patterns/Classes:
Bracelet/Necklace Class
A free "5 minute" pattern. Great for a bracelet or necklace strand.
Materials: 1 or 2 colors of Half Tilas, size 15 round and size 11 Demi.
Spring Retreat Challenge: Bring a donut-shaped stone. Roberta will bring some supplies, 8mm chatons to use in the donut hole, polymer "stones" for those without a natural stone, and a few pretty fabrics that could be used for a background or to cover a too plain stone. Note: nobody has to do this, but our members are such a wonderful source of inspiration that it would be great to see what everyone does with this idea.
Spring Retreat Classes/Patterns by Doris Coghill
Free Patterns/Classes:
Bracelet/Necklace Class
A free "5 minute" pattern. Great for a bracelet or necklace strand.
Materials: 1 or 2 colors of Half Tilas, size 15 round and size 11 Demi.
Snowflake Pattern
Doris will have a free Snowflake pattern.
Materials: 2 sizes of Round or Firepolish or Swarovski beads in any size. Seed beads to do earrings, larger to do pendants or ornaments.
Doris will have a free Snowflake pattern.
Materials: 2 sizes of Round or Firepolish or Swarovski beads in any size. Seed beads to do earrings, larger to do pendants or ornaments.
Stacked Tila Necklace Class (available Friday 3/25/22)
Class: $10, Kit $30 Available in grey or green
Options: buy a kit, or bring your own supplies, or purchase supplies from Doris to get a different color combination.
This is very similar to a Tila bracelet from a previous retreat and will be available in case anyone wants to make one of those.
Supplies:
160 Miyuki Half Tila beads – 16 grams
160 Miyuki Tila beads
40 Miyuki 2.8mm drop beads
40 Gekko Beads
2 Grams Size 11 Seed beads
3 Grams Size 15 Seed beads
Three strand slide clasp
Size 12 Needle
6# Fireline
Class: $10, Kit $30 Available in grey or green
Options: buy a kit, or bring your own supplies, or purchase supplies from Doris to get a different color combination.
This is very similar to a Tila bracelet from a previous retreat and will be available in case anyone wants to make one of those.
Supplies:
160 Miyuki Half Tila beads – 16 grams
160 Miyuki Tila beads
40 Miyuki 2.8mm drop beads
40 Gekko Beads
2 Grams Size 11 Seed beads
3 Grams Size 15 Seed beads
Three strand slide clasp
Size 12 Needle
6# Fireline