Quilt Camp
A hands-on, multi-day retreat for quilters, artists, and anyone interested in exploring how quilts can hold stories, memory, and history. Guided by Cody Cook-Parrott, you’ll spend time sewing, learning, and discussing the quilt as a living archive — how it documents time, care, and community.
Cody has long had a dream of teaching Quilt Camp, like a summer camp for grown-ups. Cody envisioned multiple days devoted to quilting, with time not only for crafting, but for connecting. Just as the pieces of the quilt are stitched together, the hope is that learning and crafting alongside one another will imbue the retreat with shared stories, discovery of who we are, and understanding of the ways in which we are shaped by collective experiences.
Campfires, hikes, beach visits, all meals, and all quilting materials are included. Housing is not included in the retreat cost. Request a discounted farm-stay or details about camping here.
Itinerary
Friday :
- 6 pm: Greetings and Dinner
- 7 pm: Orientation in the classroom
Saturday:
- 9 am: Breakfast
- 10 am – 12 pm: Sewing: Getting to know our machines, the spaces, and our patchwork shapes
- 12 am: Lunch
- 1 pm – 3 pm Sewing : Open sewing time, exploring new terrain
- 3 pm – 6 pm: Choose your own adventure – Treat Farm Trail Hike with Cody or open sewing time
- 6 pm: Dinner
- Classroom stays open for continued sewing time
Sunday:
- 9 am: Breakfast
- 10 am – 12 pm: Artist Talk + Sewing with saylem
- 12 pm – 2 pm: Lunch and walk around
- 2 pm – 5 pm: Sewing: Open sewing time, asking questions, putting together layers, ripping things apart
- 5 pm – 6 pm: Break and prepare to head to the beach
- 6 pm: Dinner at the beach
- Classroom stays open for continued sewing time
Monday:
- 9 am: Breakfast
- 10 am – 12 pm: Show and tell and goodbyes
Meet Your Instructors
Cody Cook-Parrott
Cody Cook-Parrott is a writer and artist living on the Leelanau Peninsula in Northern Michigan. They facilitate a weekly writing group called Landscapes and teach classes about writing, quilting, and creative practice. Cody has a BFA in Dance from the University of Michigan and is an MFA candidate at the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics at Naropa University. Their work has been featured in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, Dance Magazine, The Huffington Post, and more.
Workshop Details
Location
Green Door Folk School – 2312 E. Kasson Rd, Cedar, MI
Dates & Times
September 11, 6:00 PM arrival
September 14, 12:00 PM departure
Cost: Camp fees include 8 meals -Friday dinner through Monday breakfast- and all necessary tools and materials
Skill Level
All levels welcome. No prior experience required.
Age Requirement
Ages 18+
Lodging & Camping
On-site guest suites, camping, and home-stays are available.
- Camping – Rustic tent camping is available around the fire ring behind the classroom for $15/night. Use of the classroom toilet and sink is available, but no shower. Please inquire about camping by emailing
juliebotsford@gmail.com. - Farm-Stay Guest Suite – Request a discounted farm stay on the Green Door Folk School property at Cedar North here: https://greendoorfolkschool.com/student-housing/
Scholarships
BIPOC Scholarships
BIPOC students are encouraged to apply for a full-ride scholarship to quilt camp! Two seats are being reserved for scholarship students, so please apply even if the course is sold out. The deadline to apply is July 7, and notification emails will go out on August 7. Apply here: https://forms.gle/sqjtsPHqLNummFWQ6
Wheatland Scholarship Fund
Students may also be eligible for scholarship support through Wheatland Music Organization:
https://www.wheatlandmusic.org/Online/Online/Scholarships/Available-Scholarships.aspx
Booking Information and Policies:
What happens after I book the class?: After you book, we will send you a confirmation email that you are IN! A week out from the class, we will send you an email with more details about our meeting locations and some housekeeping items.
Due to the nature of this retreat style class, we are unable to offer any refunds for cancellations.
If the class is canceled by the school: In the event of inclement weather or other disruptions, we will issue a full refund and do our best to offer a reschedule option.
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