the workroom Sprucedale Seventeenth Anniversary Raffle Ticket
Buy a raffle ticket (or many) to win one of two Prize Draws!
Our First Draw will be for a chance to win a Handmade Getaway Weekend spot at the workroom Sprucedale in 2025, with meals and a stay with in partnership with Santosha Farms! (Please Note: travel not included)
Our Second Draw will be for the chance to win artisanal creations from so many of our new favourite designers and friends.
Tickets will be available for sale online until midnight on Monday October 7th.
Raffle prize winner will be drawn on Tuesday October 8th. Good Luck!
This prize includes a specially selected item by the artist from all of the following artisans:
- Backwoods Dog @backwoodsdog
- Burnt Timber Art @burnttimberart
- Capstone Pattern Co. @capstone_pattern_co
- Dear Gemini @dear_gemini_
- Falling To Land @fallingtoland
- hec pots by Heidi Clausen @hec.ynot
- Gogo and Martin @gogoandmartin
- Jen Manuell @jen.manuell
- Love North Medicinals @lovenorthmedicinals
- Miranda Britton @mirandabritton
- Moon Over Water @moon.over.water
- Steingut Pottery @steingut.pottery
Discover Handmade Getaway
Do you love sewing with friends? Handmade Getaway is your guide to bringing together the perfect mix of fabric, friends, and food for an unforgettable creative escape. Whether you’re hosting a few friends at home for an afternoon of sewing or planning a multi-day retreat, this beautifully designed, project-based book will help you craft the ultimate sewing adventure.
Co-authored by Karyn Valino and Jacqueline Sava Clarke, Handmade Getaway is packed with:
- 12 individual projects perfect for sewing retreats.
- 5 group projects designed for making memories together.
- 4 mini projects to fit in between moments of creativity.
- Plus, group activities, planning charts, and pro tips to ensure your getaway is a success.
This book is about more than just sewing; it’s about slowing down, spending quality time with friends, and finding joy in the process. With stunning photography and detailed, clear instructions, Handmade Getaway invites you to reconnect with your love of sewing and share that passion with others.
Did you know?
Did you know that Karyn Valino, co-author & photographer of Handmade Getaway, is also the founder of the workroom, Toronto’s beloved hub for crafting and creativity? As she closes the doors of the Parkdale Studio in November, Karyn is embarking on an exciting new chapter in the Almaguin Highlands where she is restoring a Historic General Store.
With nearly two decades of experience teaching and inspiring others, Karyn has built a vibrant community of makers through her fabric shop, workshops, and retreats. Her passion for sewing, craftsmanship, and collaboration shines in everything she does—from curating beautiful fabrics to co-hosting immersive retreats that spark creativity and connection.
Handmade Getaway is a reflection of her love for bringing people together to create beautiful things.
