MAY 2026 OKAN QUILT RETREAT
THEME: Inserted Curves
RETREAT LEADER: Patricia Belyea
SUN May 3 to FRI May 8, 2026
The La Conner Inn, La Conner WA
Retreat Deposit
This payment is for a $475 non-refundable deposit
If you cancel, your non-refundable deposit will be returned — less a $50 service fee — if your place is filled.
Total Retreat Cost: $1,675
The final payment of $1200 is due on March 3, 2026
An Immersive Retreat
Inserting curved elements into your quilt compositions gives you a technique-expanding mastery that changes everything!
In this workshop, you start with the X Exercise Block — inserting a curved X into a patterned fabric. Then you move to the workshop project: Centrum Quilt — inserting multiple curves into a grid background to create a woven effect.
Each exercise challenges you to think creatively as you learn new skills and develop your own designs.
RETREAT LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS
The Venue
The La Conner Inn blends charm with contemporary comforts in the heart of historic La Conner. A few blocks away is the Northwest’s quilt museum in a grand mansion.
La Conner
Known as an enclave for artists, this historic waterfront town deserves a 12 out of 10 for walkability. A wooden boardwalk winds along the Swinomish Channel, behind the downtown storefronts—perfect for refreshing morning and evening walks. La Conner is a great getaway location.
What’s Included
The Retreat includes four days of classes, a Welcome Dinner on Sunday evening, catered lunches and artisan chocolates each day (MON-THU), a Farewell Breakfast Gathering on Friday morning, and ten yards of vintage Japanese yukata cotton (a $180 value).
Accommodations
Okan Arts has secured a Group Rate at La Conner Country Inn: Single Queen $169, double occupancy; Double Queen $179, double occupancy; King $199, double occupancy. (There are a limited number of rooms in each category.)
Rooms include continental breakfast each morning (MON-FRI).
The above rates are per room, per night. Additional are local lodging/sales tax and a $4 per night resort fee.
You are responsible for booking your own room. Once you have submitted the completed Retreat Contract, Okan Arts will send you the booking info.
Sewing Machine Rentals
A limited number of machines are available for rental for this retreat. The $75 fee includes a Bernina 1230. Inquire about a machine rental +here
Retreat Contract
Within one day of paying the Retreat Deposit, you will receive a Retreat Contract by email. The Retreat Contract needs to be filled out, signed, and returned within one week to complete your registration.
PHOTOS: Retreat leader Patricia Belyea; student work; The La Conner Inn; La Conner waterfront; Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum
