KITES AND KAMARADERIE

Usually the last week of February or the first week of March!  A gathering of kite enthusiast's that come together to make kites and kite related items.  Starting Friday Afternoon and wrapping up Sunday Afternoon, U-MAKE offers a mix of Sew, No Sew, and Demo/Lecture classes for all skill levels.

Join us for 2027 at Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center in Oregon, IL!

February 26-28, 2027

Accepting project applications NOW!

Check in will be at noon Friday, with classes starting at 2 PM Friday and continuing until Sunday 3:30 PM

Projects will be a mixture of Sew, No Sew and Demonstrations.

KITES AND KAMARADERIE

Usually the first weekend in March….starts Friday afternoon, and extends to Sunday at 3:30PM. Registration will include lodging Friday and Saturday nights, and food from Friday evening to Sunday lunch.

A mix of kite related classes will be available; sew, no sew and theory.  Classes will start Friday and continue Saturday and Sunday with some all day classes, some ½ day, some longer classes.

U-MAKE will ensure there are SOME OPENINGS in EVERY CLASS at the start of Open Enrollment.