Carolina Oneto

Imaginary Places

Five-Day Quilting Retreat

Sunday, October 18, 2026, 5:30 pm: Meet & Greet

October 19 - 23, 2026 |$1,295

Come to a five-day quilting retreat to learn how to harness color to create different feelings in your landscape quilts. In the first two days, participants will explore color theory in depth and learn how to harness color to convey distinct moods. They will also examine the use of transparency effects in quilt creations for powerful visual results. The participants will learn techniques, such as curved seams, adding circles, and the freezer paper method. By the end of the second day, participants will have a wealth of new skills and knowledge to begin their own unique “imaginary place” quilt design. 

On days three, four, and five, participants will immerse themselves in breathing life into their designs. They will express their creativity through their careful choices of colors, shapes, and piecing methods. After defining the fundamentals of their quilts, participants will begin sewing their designs and watching them come to life. 

This immersive, hands-on workshop invites participants to explore color and experiment with new techniques. Attendees will feel empowered to craft quilts that reflect their individual artistic style. This retreat equips participants with technical expertise and invites each member to tap into his or her own unique creative voice. By the end of the retreat, each participant will have a stunning quilt that is their imagination brought to life in fabric, color, and stitches. 

Learning Objectives

• Artistic Development● Understand and apply color theory principles ● Master color value relationships, distinguishing between light, medium, and dark values to create visual depth and impact● Learn transparency techniques● Develop a unique creative voice and artistic sensibilities● Translate imagination into visual representation by designing and executing their own original quilt compositions

• Process & Approach● Design original "imaginary place" quilts by drawing on color theory and technical knowledge gained during the first two days● Make intentional creative decisions regarding colors, shapes, and piecing techniques to capture your artistic vision● Plan and visualize your artistic vision before execution, using tools such as sketching and potentially digital design apps like Procreate● Approach quilt design systematically, considering foundational elements before moving into the construction phase

• Technical Skills Execute complex piecing techniques, including:● Working with curves ● Integrating inset round shapes ● Utilizing the innovative freezer paper method for construction● Practice piecing techniques  

• Creative Outcomes● Complete a quilt that represents your personal artistic vision● Produce a tangible reflection of your individual style● Demonstrate mastery of both technical expertise and creative vision● Witness the emergence of your design coming to life

Skill Level

This retreat is open to anyone with basic sewing skills.