7-Day ~ Alaska Knitting Cruise (Sept 2009)
Holland America Line
Start Date: |
September 6, 2009 |
End Date: |
September 13, 2009 |
Alaska Knitting Cruise (Sept 2009) ~ Knitting Cruises Description
Join Craft Cruises™ on a voyage that will go beyond your imagination. In Alaska you will witness expressions of nature that will put you in touch with some of the most powerful forces of life on our planet. The spectacular scenery, majestic mountains, fascinating wildlife and stunning glaciers will thrill you and our onboard class program will inspire you.
Join JC Briar & Janet Szabo as we sail out of Seattle's lovely Puget Sound bound for forested isles, icy -blue glaciers and charming frontier ports. This cruise features an extensive onboard educational program taught by two extremely talented knitting instructors.
Cruising out of Seattle will give knitters from across the country and from around the world the opportunity to explore this "Emerald City" and to shop at some of the best yarn stores in the country.
- Private events at local yarn shops featuring local designers and special discounts
- Shopping trip to Shipwreck Beads with a stop at the Tacoma Museum of Glass along the way
- Private fiber processing at Raven Frog Fibers in Sitka
Port: Seattle, Washington
Churchmouse Yarns & Teas
Join us at Churchmouse Yarns & Teas the day before sailing for a private workshop with one of Churchmouse Yarns and Teas top instructors - Karen Alfke. Karen Alfke will be lecturing on the Wonders of the Linen Stitch. A demonstration will be given and several shop patterns will be available to all who are inspired.
Port: Seattle, Washington
The Weaving Works
The Weaving Works has the widest selection of fiber arts products in the Puget Sound. The Weaving Works should definitely be visited if time allows. Special discounts will be offered to all Craft Cruise participants and a special workshop for spinners will be offered the night before sailing.