{"product_id":"giucy-giuce-spring-retreat-2027","title":"Giucy Giuce Spring Retreat 2027","description":"\u003c!-- EVENT TITLE --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #5f338c; font-size: 1.8em; margin-bottom: 0.2em;\"\u003eGiucy Giuce Spring Retreat 2027\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- DATE \u0026 TIME --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 1.1em; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMar 29 – Apr 2, 2027 • 10:00am – 4:00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SKILL LEVEL --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #5f338c; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eSKILL LEVEL:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eAll skill levels are welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SUPPLY LIST --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #5f338c; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0.2em; margin-top: 1em;\"\u003e📋 SUPPLY LIST:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(8, 54, 193);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/6212\/5816\/files\/QM_Supply_List_-_Spring_Retreat_2027.pdf?v=1791491329\" title=\"Giucy Giuce Spring Retreat Supply List\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to download the supply list.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(95, 51, 140);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS INCLUDED:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLunch will be provided by Quilting Mayhem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Machine Department Note --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000; margin-top: 0.5em;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 6px;\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" alt=\"Sewing Machine Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/6212\/5816\/files\/Machine_Icon_619ebf72-eb18-4d7a-a99c-fda8272a3a2b.webp?v=1776911815\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDon’t have a sewing machine?\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact our machine department to learn about class specials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- CLASSROOM COURTESY --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #5f338c; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 1em;\"\u003eCLASSROOM COURTESY:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eFor the comfort of all students, please avoid wearing perfume, cologne, or heavily scented products when attending classes. Your consideration helps everyone have a safe and enjoyable experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- DIVIDER --\u003e\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 1.5em 0;\"\u003e\u003c!-- EVENT OVERVIEW --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFive-Day Sewing Retreat: Learn, Create, Connect\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eStep away from the noise of everyday life and immerse yourself in five days of stitching, skill-building, and creative connection. This retreat is designed for sewists who want to grow their techniques while enjoying the energy and inspiration of working alongside others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eEach day introduces a new technique—expanding your skills, stretching your creativity, and building confidence at the machine. From precision piecing and specialty seams to decorative finishes and innovative construction methods, every session is hands-on and thoughtfully guided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBeyond the daily workshops, you’ll participate in structured collaboration sessions where you’ll contribute to one another’s projects—sharing your hands, ideas, encouragement, and fresh perspective. Watching your project evolve with the creative touch of others adds an unexpected layer of inspiration and fun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eExpect:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDaily skill-building workshops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGuided collaborative sewing time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCreative challenges to push your boundaries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eA supportive, inspiring environment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMeaningful connection with fellow makers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhether you arrive with a work in progress or start something new, you’ll leave with expanded skills, renewed motivation, and projects infused with shared creativity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFive days. New techniques. Shared inspiration.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CANCELLATION POLICY --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000000; margin-top: 1.2em;\"\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: red; font-style: italic; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis event is non‑refundable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe are flying the educator in specifically for this retreat. Please ensure the dates work for your schedule before signing up. If you have questions, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@quiltingmayhem.com\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0836c1;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003einfo@quiltingmayhem.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Please, no phone calls to the store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INSTRUCTOR --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000000; margin-top: 1.2em;\"\u003eInstructor: Giucy Giuce\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Giuseppe Ribaudo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiuseppe — known worldwide as \u003cstrong\u003eGiucy Giuce\u003c\/strong\u003e — is a modern quilter, fabric designer, and educator celebrated for his bold use of color, texture, and storytelling. Raised on Long Island in a Sicilian‑American family, he learned to sew from his grandmother, a talented seamstress who sparked his lifelong love of textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAfter discovering quilting in college, Giuseppe quickly became a vibrant voice in the modern quilting community. His career has included roles in marketing and multimedia at Andover Fabrics before shifting his focus fully to fabric design, pattern writing, and teaching. His collections — including \u003cem\u003eQuantum\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNonna\u003c\/em\u003e, and the \u003cem\u003eGnarls Hollow Trilogy \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quilting Mayhem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67600144040184,"sku":"0327-GGRETREAT","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/6212\/5816\/files\/Giucy_Headshot_2021.webp?v=1791491876","url":"https:\/\/www.quiltingmayhem.com\/products\/giucy-giuce-spring-retreat-2027","provider":"Quilting Mayhem","version":"1.0","type":"link"}