Monday, August 06, 2007

TOURS, VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY AND RETREATS FOR 2009

TOURS, VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY AND ARTISTIC RETREATS FOR 2009

Don't just dream it, do it!

As an avid knitter, designer and traveller who loves best to mix her passions in one big moveable feast, I created these tours to lead kindred spirits along to some of the worlds most delectable places. Inspiration is the key. Every location is rich in either cultural or natural beauty, usually both. Each city, town or landscape inspires the creative muse to dance through your fingertips: the brilliant colors of Morocco, the misty mystery of Ireland, the salty spirit of Nova Scotia, the moody brocade of England, the explosion of color and texture of the Spanish countryside. All awaits you, the inspired traveller.

I've tailored these voyages to light the creative spirit in us all, whether we be knitters, crocheters, photographers, writers or artists by any other name, these trips will feed your imagination. Workshops are liberally mixed with excursions to markets, shopping, visits to museums or galleries, dining well, and relaxing in lovely small hotels. Numbers are kept small. Knitting/crochet workshops explore color and texture and I, usually along with another artist, lead you in a project inspired by the host country. Not a knitter or a crocheter? Don't let that stop you. Sidebar offerings are always available and much of the trip is something everyone can enjoy.

This year's line-up has grown to include Morocco in March 09 (almost full as of this writing), Ireland in June (details to follow), Taos in September (details to follow) with planning for other destinations underway. Instanbul looks quite likely. 

As of this writing, I'm planning to give Tuscany a bit of a rest so no Knitaly09 is in the works.

MAGIC CARPET MOROCCO April 2009: Marrakesh  Amal And Jane (sign up soon. This one's filling quickly)

Here's a voyage for the senses: the land of vivid textiles in the purest natural color. Saturated hues of spice, saffron and mood indigo plus every other shade imaginable spark the eye.Every day will be an adventure into the exotic and every evening a taste of the Arabian nights. Along with two days of workshops at our luxurious riad (Moroccan guest house), Amal and I will lead you into the souks for incredible shopping experiences, plus tours of Marrakesh gardens, a city tour and a day excursion into the foothills of the high Atlas mountains, all in the company of a registered guide and driver.

Learn how to knit or crochet a simple shape into a stunning ruanna or vest using specially-dyed Fiesta yarns (included in the trip costs).

Your guides: besides myself, Amal, a knitwear&crochet designer who has shown her works and given many workshops in both England and Spain, will be leading the way for creative crochet. Amal creates fabulous designs in both knitting and crochet with her innovative use of color and texture.Her wonderfully warm-hearted and generous spirit loves to awaken the inner artist slumbering away inside of us all. 

For more information and to register, click here: http://www.janethornley.com/blog/index.php/site/Morocco/  

One of our workshop rooms

From the entry 'TOURS, VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY AND RETREATS FOR 2009'. Wow, what an exciting life you lead. more power to you. i am ready for the new vest pattern coming up and whatever you have in store for us. keep bubbling with enthusiasm.

By Jo Jensen on 2007 08 11