Raffle - Drawing will be held Thursday - 9 pm

There will be a raffle again this year with some great pieces designed and donated by our instructors. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the registration table or from our Treasurer, Charlotte Bowen, Monday through Thursday during the retreat.

Raffle Items

Mosiac Piece by Deb Brooks
Quilted Piece by Neva Umstead
Barn Quilt by Rose Mapel
Awesome piece by Stephanie Wolcott
More items may be added

Pictures will be added as they become available.

Silent Auction - Ends 8:30 pm, Thursday

Attendees can place bids until 8:30 pm, Thursday evening.

The silent auction will showcase a variety of items created or donated by participants and instructors.

All items are requested to be handcrafted or embellished for the silent auction. Donors should assign a minimum selling price to their items.

Charlotte Bowen, our Treasurer, will be available to collect payment at 9 pm on Thursday or Friday morning.

All proceeds from the Silent Auction and Raffle help to keep retreat costs down.

Swap Table - Open throughout the retreat

There will be a Swap Table again this year.

You can bring unused, unwanted arts and craft type supplies to swap.
Please bring only items that are still useful.
Take only items you feel you can use.

Swap table open throughout the retreat.

If any of your items are left at the end of the retreat, please take your items home with you or they will be donated.

Show & Tell - Wednesday, 9 pm

Bring your crafts or art projects from home to showcase your talents. This is a perfect opportunity to exhibit your skills.

Attendees can also conduct short craft demonstrations at this time. Feel free to bring your ideas and supplies if you wish to present.

Also, please inform a board member if you wish to lead a demo session. Craft demonstrations by anyone other than the listed instructors can only take place during this time.

Annual Membership Meeting - Thursday, noon

Members will elect new board members, minutes from the last meeting will be read, you will receive a copy of the Treasurer’s report and discuss and updates about GPCAA.

Please reach out to a current board member if you would like to nominate a member for the board. You may also self-nominate.

Board members are responsible for the planning and decision-making for future retreats. The association relies on everyone's support and new board members bring fresh and creative ideas. Be prepared to commit both time and energy.