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Arts and Crafting can include everything from beading to

 

  to mixed media, knitting to quilting, along with many other choices.

 

2008

10-Day ~ Canada and New England 2008 Knitting Cruise

 Holland America - Eurodam (new ship)

 New England Itinerary    September 1-11, 2008

 Knitting Cruise

Set sail with Joan Schrouder and Joan McGowan-Michael to discover North America and Canada's most scenic, historic and culturally rich seaports. Trace the path of American independence; eat lobster on Prince Edward Island; visit the Fleece Artist in Nova Scotia, visit an angora goat farm in Saguenay where you'll see raw wool processed from goat to sweater, and sample the delights of French-flavored Quebec. With so many compelling reasons we invite you to join the Knautical knitters as we celebrate the stunning beauty of autumn onboard Holland America's newest and most stunning ship, the Eurodam, in her inaugural season.

 

15 Day ~ Europe  2008  Hobby Theme Cruise

MSC Armonia

Northern Europe, Dover to Genoa  September 15-26, 2008

Hobby Cruise

Sounds like a lot of choices on this voyage -

Learn the best in arts & crafts: Flowers and decorations with crep-paper, origami creation, towel folding at the pool, a place card creation a day with the perfect mise-en-place, shown to you by our Maitre d'Hotel and his assistants. Constellation reading and navigational art, card games and tournaments of all kind, including sports activities. We will show you how to use cameras and take wonderful photographs during your cruise. Finally, learn the secrets of wine tasting thanks to our Sommelier.

 

6-Day ~  Caribbean 2008  Mixed Media Cruise

Norwegian Cruise Line Jewel

Western Caribbean, Miami Round-Trip  November 9-14, 2008

Mixed Media Cruise

Price includes:

Accommodations, taxes, fuel surcharges, private work room, meals, onboard entertainment, minimum of 3workshops including some supplies, prizes and giveaways, commemorative custom designed magazine with tips, ideas and new products, crafting cruises tote bag, special group events and special amenities.  There will also be special group activities for non-crafting companions and family members.

 

13-Day ~ South America 2008 Knitting Cruise             

 Holland America Statendam

 South America Itinerary    November 10-23, 2008

 Knitting Cruise

Wow!  This sounds like a one-of-a-kind adventure.  A rare chance to combine a great journey with your needle arts passion...

 Visit the Knitting Villages of Peru and Machu Picchu

 Culture, Cloth & Cuisine 7 Day Tour

Set sail with knitting experts Cynthia LeCount and Nancy Thomas to South America.  Cynthia is a leading cultural expert, is the author of Andean Folk Knitting and has led over 29 cultural expeditions to this region. Cynthia has a Master's in art history and specializes in world textiles with a focus on traditional festival costumes. In addition to sharing her expertise on knitting in Peru and Bolivia she will also lecture on the traditional Molas from the Kuna of the San Blas Islands.


Nancy Thomas has had a lifelong interest in the needle arts and for more than twenty-five years has been the editorial voice of the most widely circulated knitting magazines in the country (Vogue Knitting Magazine, Family Circle Knitting and Knitter’s