Sharon Lyon, owner of Casual Elegance, will be at the retreat with the fabrics Loes uses! You can purchase these fabrics with Loes available to you for consultation and duplicate the “Loes Look”!

Sewing Seminar by Loes HinseCost

Seminar Cost: $700 (Hotel, Meals, and Air Fare not included)
Deposit: $350 with registration ($100 non-refundable). Balance paid by check or credit card.

Registration

Enrollment is limited to 10. Registrations are accepted ONLY on line.

Note: All seminars "officially" start on the Friday night before each date at 5 p.m. for an informal get-together. The seminar ends on the following Tuesday evening (not time specified).

Click below to register on our secure website:

Introductory Sewing Courses (first time attendance) February 23-26, 2008 April 4-8, 2008 October 24-28, 2008 Class full, please call for waiting list. Click here to sign up. Click here to sign up.

Intermediate/ Refresher Sewing Courses (for repeat students) n/a

Couture Sewing Courses (previous attendance) March 7-11, 2008 September 12-16, 2008 October 3-7, 2008 Class full, please call for waiting list. Click here to sign up. Click here to sign up.

Accommodations

For convenience stay at the Hofsas House or location of your choice. For additional information click here.

Meals

Continental breakfast is served to Hofsas House guests. Lunch can be ordered in. Fine dining is available in area restaurants. For additional information click here.

Transportation

A car is not necessary. Most Carmel destinations are available by walking. Shuttle service and rental cars are available at Monterey Airport and at the San Jose Airport. Ample parking is available for guests staying at the Hofsas House.

Itinerary and Suggested Supplies

Itinerary and Suggested Supplies will be provided with registration packet. We are trying to obtain a number of sewing machines for your complimentary use during the seminar, however until this is finalized please be prepared to bring your own machine. Patterns, notions, and fabrics not included in seminar cost.

Bring your own fabric or Casual Elegance Fabrics will be available during the entire retreat. On request, fabric swatches can be sent prior to event. Contact Sharon at 530-343-6838, fax 530-894-5321, email casele@sunset.net or visit her website.

Around Town

Relax and enjoy the uniqueness of Carmel while acquiring new found skills and a new way of thinking about sewing.

Enjoy the quaintness of the Hofsas House and sew til midnight if you want.

Relax in the sauna, walk on the beach, enjoy incredible food in Carmel’s many outstanding restaurants, or shop til you drop in the hundreds of shops within walking distance of the Hofsas House.

Many area businesses are participating with gifts and coupons to enhance your experience.