June 27-29 2025 
An Artful 
Song Bird Retreat.
Our gathering will be held at
Duchess Hill Venue located in the Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains just 45 mins west of Romantic Asheville NC. 
This gathering will include 
**bonfire, Wine meet and greet and vendors market on June 27th.
Day One June 28th
Learn from the talented Michelle Duke the Ancient Art 
Of Paper casting.
  By creating your own paper pulp to be molded and sculpted into a beautiful 
Song Birds. 
Day Two June 29th
You will be creating this stunning vase.
Learn how to solder and stamp a vase and solder glass crystals.
Daily Lunch and beverages included. 
Accommodations available on site. And we will share more information after you register. 
Supplies to bring for both days:
100 watt soldering iron with flat tip, iron stand,  temperature control (optional), lead free solder, burnishing tool, cookie sheet or heat resistant silicone mat, Tim Holtz scissors, Tim Holtz
 or similar cling red rubber stamp ,
 E-6000 or 3 in 1 glue, brush to decoupage the music paper, apron (optional). Please don't hesitate to email me if you need any help to buy the right soldering supplies.