Let’s Meet @Searsport in February!

Some New FUN is coming 2/12-2/14 and we are so excited to share it with you! This is a throwback to our rug hooking days in Maine when we were brand new and located in the wonderful old sea captains' home in Searsport Maine! Surrounded by ancient apple trees, gardens, good food and wool! Then we added the joy and laughter of groups of happy hookers and stitchers! Over 25 years later, here we are going back to small group gatherings in the shop and no longer traveling or hosting events outside the store. We hope you can join us soon in our Irmo SC location! So, get your friends and spread the word and let's all meet at Searsport! Bring some old ones and gain some new ones and let's all create together 
Chris, Julie and Neil look forward to having you for 3 days of creating, hooking and stitching, we will play and create and do many things over our time together. Do you have something special you want to learn? Let us know and we will make sure to work in some time doing it! There is probably many who will enjoy that too! These days will ebb and flow with creating, laughter and food. 

Friday 2/12/27
Hours are 9:30 to 5 pm
9:30 The doors are open and the coffee is hot! and something yummy will be waiting for you to go with your coffee while your settling in, unpacking your projects and getting to know your table mates and sharing your favorite fiber craft
Spend the morning hooking, stitching, punching or whatever you like!
Chris and Julie are available to help with any trouble shooting or color planning or tips or help! Or even start a whole new project!
12:00 Lunch Time, we serve light lunch's of salads, sandwiches or soups and maybe Chris will make homemade bread depending on the menu! 
After lunch do you want to try something new? Want to try mini punch? Oxford punch? Rug hooking? We are happy to help anyone get started in a new hobby after lunch! 
2:00 time for afternoon treats! Sweets or savory? you know it will be fresh and ohhh so good!
Now just chill till 5pm and try to get a little work done ;)
Everyone is on their own for dinner tonight, we have so many wonderful places to eat near by we hope you find a favorite! 

Saturday 2/13/27
Hours are 9:30 to 7 pm with dinner on the deck!
9:30 we will have coffee, tea and something sweet or savory to start the day!
Spend the morning building those friendships, networking and sharing with your new friends! We all have knowledge to share and remember you were new once too! Think of how awesome it is to have a room full of like minded people to share and learn from!
Need help with your projects? Chris and Julie are happy to work with you to make sure you are loving what you’re working on! and there's lots of shopping to do!
12:00 Lunch time
after lunch you will have lots of time to work and visit and relax! These three days are intended to offer the opportunity to create and explore some new things. OR just chill and enjoy likeminded artists! 
2:00 time for afternoon treats! 
Now just chill till 5pm and try to get a little work done ;) ‘cause we hope you will walk over and join us for dinner on the deck at Neil and Julie’s house! Who knows what Neil will be whipping up for dinner! But we know it will be awesome! You’re welcome to BYOB if you like. 

Sunday 2/14/27
9:30 coffee tea and Danish
Spend the morning getting any last minute help if you need it, Chris and Julie are happy to help you go over your project/projects and make sure you will have everything you need when you get home! 
12:00 lunch Time
1:00 It's time for "SS&T" Sharing, Show and Tell! Let's see what you’re working on and accomplished this weekend and please bring anything along you want to share and show off! You might inspire someone! 
Spend the afternoon getting those emails and address and planning to once again meet up @searsport!
3pm we hate to say good bye and we hope there are lots of good laughs, smiles and memories to draw on until the next time we all meet @Searsport!

When will we meet? 2/12-2/14
We will have these fun creative days on Friday, Saturday and Sunday each time. But we invite you to join us on the Thursday before too! While this is not part of the package it’s our open hooking and will let you settle into the classroom and get the layout of things and be ready to hit the ground running on Friday morning! please note Thursday does not include lunches.  late winter is a fun time to get away after the holidays and stay in where it’s warm and cozy and play with wool! Hot soups, Chris’s homemade bread and maybe Julie’s bread pudding with whiskey sauce to keep us warm in the afternoon! Early February will be perfect! let's meet for Valentines!!

What will we do?
Our 3 days will be filled with creating and laughter and fun in our classroom. With limited attendees each time, you will have plenty of space to create!  Do you have a project you need help finishing? Stuck on colors? Not sure about finishing? Or do you want to start something totally new? We will talk before you arrive to make sure you will be as busy as you want to be while here. If you just want to work on your current project and meet new people, then that’s great! You will have time to relax and renourish your creative juices! Think of this as an intimate, private Hookin’!  lol Except there will be chickens in the background lol 

What will you eat?
Each day we will start with a morning munchie and then a light lunch made special for you! Julie and Chris love big fresh salads, homemade soups and there’s always a yummy dessert. There are snacks available all day to make sure you're not too weak to play! Do you have a special diet? Please let us know and we will make sure to accommodate your needs. Between our farm stand and Neil’s gardens we eat pretty healthy and well! 

Coming from “Away” need  Lodging? 
We have two great hotels less than 3 miles from the shop. And about 15 more only 4 miles away. Evening dining has overwhelming choices from fine dining at the Bistro to some dang good burgers at Lucky’s all with in just a couple of miles. Or venture into Columbia to even more choices! 

What do you need to bring?
What ever you need or like to use during your creating time. Scissors, hooks, needles, special lighting, eye glasses? But rest assured if you forget something we have ALL of that. Well maybe not your glasses ;)
If you’re a hooker or puncher and don’t want to travel with your frame let us know and Neil will have one ready for you when you arrive. If your flying in or even driving a distance they tend to be bulky and cumbersome so please feel free to use any in our classroom while your here. There is no charge for frame use during any organized hooking or punching session with us.
We also have 2 Beeline cutters for your use with blades from #3 up to #10 in the classroom. 

What does all this cost?
For 3 days of fun and morning sweets and nice home cooked lunches? AND dinner one night too? $125. 
Yup $125 for all 3 days and you can add Thursday too at no charge. Because we want you to come play with us. We want you to get away from it all and have fun! We are not doing a "class" it's not a "workshop" there are not piles of added on things. It's just about getting together, sharing, creating and having fun. Yup $125.00 That's not a deposit that's the full amount for all three days! And space is limited!

Final payment will be due 60 days prior to the event.