We are excited to welcome you and master teacher Deb Bryan to our Island House Studio for our 3-D London Phone Booth Weekend Retreat July 10-12, 2026!  Come alone or come with friends for a weekend of friendship (max 20 participants), needlepoint, learning and laughs.

Deb Bryan will lead the weekend featuring her interpretation of Stitch Style’s 3D London phone booth  providing hands-on instruction as she guides us through learning the techniques that bring this fabulous canvas to life. Techniques include: Or Nue; seamless embellishment attachment; couching; and several stitch patterns. You will be working with unique materials such as wonder ribbon, Sajou, Piper Silk, Painters thread and beads.

When: Friday July 10th 6 – 8 pm || Saturday July 11th  10 am – 4 pm || Sunday July 12th 10am – 2 pm

Where: In Person – Island House Needlepoint – 11 Day Street S. Norwalk, CT 06854

Retreat fee includes:

• Friday 6-8pm casual stitching (bring your WIP or shop for a new project) pizza and wine mixer.  Relax and get acquainted with retreat friends.
• Saturday and Sunday classes lead by with Deb Bryan of Wooly Thread.
• Comprehensive illustrated stitch guide, canvas, stretcher bars, threads, embellishments, and needles
• Fabulous customized swag.
• Lunch will be provided on Saturday and Sunday, as well as drinks and snacks throughout the day.

Supplies to bring: Your needlepoint tool kit. We will be stitching on stretcher bars please bring your stand if you choose to use one

Level: Intermediate

Class type: Group (Maximum class size 20)

Accommodations:  We have secured a room block at the Residence Inn by Marriott (45 S Main Street, South Norwalk, CT) for Friday and Saturday nights.  Please reach out to the hotel directly and ask for the “Island House Retreat” room block – 855-999-0131.  Alternatively book on line using our group rate link Book your group rate for Island House Retreat .  Accommodations include complimentary breakfast.  Parking is available for a nominal fee at the hotel. Our room block rate is available through June 10, 2026.

South Norwalk is a lively area with many dining options and activities.  We do not have a group dinner planned for Saturday evening, however are happy to put groups together and help with reservations.

About the instructor:

Deb Bryan holds a Certificate in Technical Hand Embroidery from the Royal School of Needlework (RSN) and is working toward her Diploma.  Deb also has a certificate as a Master Needlepointer from the American Needlepoint Guild.  For more than three decades, she has enhanced her expertise by participating in needlework classes led by both national and international instructors.  Her teaching style is fun and supportive, aimed at promoting enjoyment, relaxation, and learning through needlework.

Deb recently retired from a 30+ year career as project manager for fortune 500 companies, and now spends most of her time stitching, teaching and running her online needlework business Wooly Thread.  Deb’s commitment to needlework is evident and she welcomes participants at any stage of their stitching journey.

Please note:

Retreat fees are non-refundable.  If you are not able to attend, you may choose to transfer your fee if you find a participant to come in your place.

This retreat does not include finishing of your stitched canvas.