Madeline Island School of the Arts, Retreat

by April Sproule

 

 

 

Next fall I will be teaching a Mixed Media Textile Art Collage Retreat at the beautiful main campus of the Madeline Island School of the Arts near La Pointe, WI.

 

 

Madeline Island School of the Arts, MISA, was founded by Charles E. Meech in 2009 on Madeline Island, WI, the largest of the 22 Apostle Islands in Lake Superior.

The property was transformed from a former dairy farm into a vibrant arts campus, offering workshops in writing, painting, urban sketching, mixed media, quilting, fiber arts and photography. MISA has since become recognized as one of the nation's premier art and craft workshop schools. 

Madeline Island's lodging
Above: some of the cabins for lodging

Madeline Island has an interesting and varied history, and you can read more about it HERE. And the indigenous people of the Ojibwe tribe have occupied the island since the early 17th century. Use the link above to see some great historical photos of the area.

  • Info for Mixed Media Textile Art Collage: MISA WEBSITE LINK
  • Workshop Dates: Sept. 28, 2026 - Oct. 01,2026 (Monday - Friday)
  • Meet and Greet: along with a Short Presentation the evening before: Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026
    Mixed Media Textile Art by April Sproule

    Slow down and enjoy the creative process as you create stunning mixed media textile art using surface design and contemporary hand embroidery techniques to express your personal style. More Workshop Examples ...... Fabrics and Papers, and Willow, a finished collage. 

    Mixed Media Textile Art Workshop by April Sproule

     

     

     

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