Craft Retreat Set for February 13-18. Strangers and Guests Catholic Worker (Maloy, Iowa) will host a winter Craft Retreat from February 13-18, 2024, inviting participants to engage in weaving, basketry, spinning, baking, candle making, singing, and storytelling. The retreat’s schedule will be shaped around attendees’ interests, offering opportunities to try their hand at weaving projects, including rag rug making on one of two looms. While the retreat is free, donations are welcome to help cover expenses. For details, contact Betsy at Strangers and Guests Catholic Worker.

Here are the details from Strangers and Guests CW:

Maloy Craft Retreat 2025: February 13-18

We are planning for a time of skill sharing, creative exploration and fellowship at Strangers and Guests Catholic Worker next February from Thursday the 13th to the following Tuesday, Feb 18. We will plan the details of the schedule based on the folks who are able to come. We will set up two looms, so those who wish to have a chance to learn the rag rug process from start to finish. A second loom will be set up for another type of weaving-yet to be determined.

We have enjoyed very much hosting craft retreats-filling the house in the bleak winter weather with weaving, basketry, spinning, baking, singing, praying, sharing stories and eating.  People pitch in to manage the cooking, clean-up and raw materials for meals and activities.  We can provide beds for some, “indoor camping” for others. There is no charge to participate, but donations to help with expenses are welcome.  Space is limited.

Let Betsy know if you are thinking you might participate in February. We are open to hosting people interested in crafts at other times. Some crafts go on year round here at Strangers and Guests, others are more seasonal and specific. Visitors who are ready  and able to work at whatever is needed are always welcome- the there are to handle the daily tasks, the more time there is for crafts, music and thoughtful reading.

Betsy Keenan   keenan…@yahoo.com    Phone 641 785 2321