February 26-28, 2027

U-MAKE 2027 will be held at Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center

Scroll down and click on each instructor name and project name for detailed information on new page!

Please read descriptions if an instructor will be offering extra kits

If unsure of what experience level you are at, check HERE

Barbara Meyer  --  Dynamic Delta  

Barbara Meyer  --  Transition Tail

Darryl Waters  --  Geode Ground Bouncer

David Anderson  --  Whisper Quad

Donna  Schenk  --  Fat Fish

Donna Schenk  --  Guppy

Ed Grys  --  Bucket Tail, Fuzzy Tail  & Board

Fighter Dave Young  --  Angry Koi

Fighter Dave Young  --  Indoor Fighter & Wand

Jess Lamp  -  Urban Ninja

Joel Scholz  -  Aspects of Kite Design  

Joel Scholz  -  Butterfighter

Mike Stephenson  -- Sewing Machine Maintenance 

Paul Homan  --  Kite Fittings Design

Paul Homan  --  Technology in the Kite Shop

Ron Ortega  --  Magic Star

2027 Class Schedule  TBA                     Instructors and Projects

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February 26 - 28, 2027 at the Stronghold Conference Center in Oregon, IL 

1922 IL-2 N, Oregon, IL 61061 

Last day to enroll January 1, 2027

Cancelation  Policy

U-MAKE is updating it’s cancelation policy.  We will be mirroring the cancellation policy of Stronghold.  All fees for Stronghold must be paid BEFORE our retreat begins, so we will need Registration Fees within two weeks of your enrollment. 

 Cancellation Policy:

 · Over 181 days 100% Refund of Payment made, less $250.00 cancellation fee

· 121 -180 days: 75% Refund of Payment made

· 91-120 days: 50% of Refund of Payment made

· 90 days or less: No Refund of Payment made.