The retreat kit will start shipping in early April. If you add other items to your Secret Garden retreat registration, they will all ship together in early April.

• Antique Book Spines Die Set
• Canvas Blossoms Layering Stencil Set (6 in 1)
• Cottage Charm Stamp Set
• Fence Line Flora Die Set
• Honorable Sentiments Stamp Set
• Honorable Sentiments Die Set
• Luxurious Floral Harmony Layering Die Set
• Pedestal Vases 3D Embossing Folder & Die Set
• Trailing Trellis Die Set
• Vines & Blooms Die Set
• Crafty Necessities: Sunny Sherbet Multi-Color Cardstock Pack (10 Sheets/Set)
• Brushed Gold Metallic Cardstock (10 sheets/set)

Instructors will share their supply lists two weeks before the event. You can use basic supplies you already have or purchase additional items based on the lists provided. We have also shared curated add-on kits for a seamless crafting experience:

Once the supply list is ready, we will notify you via email. You can find the supply list for each class under its respective lessons in the retreat section of Altenew Academy.

Exclusive project instructions PDFs will be emailed a week before the event. These PDFs include step-by-step project instructions and preparation tasks. A printable copy of the instructions will also be included in the kit.

Yes, the products designed for the retreat will be released sometime after the retreat.

The retreat is virtual and will be hosted on Zoom. Zoom links will be emailed and posted in the retreat Facebook group 2-5 days before the event. Please ensure you have the Zoom client installed and up to date to attend the live classes on May 16th and 17th. If you need assistance, many video tutorials are available on the Zoom website. If you don’t have the Zoom client, you may access the retreat via a browser (with limitations). If you already have the Zoom client, please launch it once before the retreat to ensure you have the latest updates.

Yes! You’ll receive an invitation to join the exclusive retreat Facebook group closer to the event date. This group is a great place to connect with instructors and fellow participants. The link will also be included in your order confirmation email, so be sure to check your email carefully when purchasing the retreat.

We’ll also host exciting pre-retreat events like product & project reveals, unboxing, and demo sessions. To ensure a smooth acceptance into the group, make sure to join and answer the membership questions. In addition, we’ll share details about the prep session to help you get ready for the retreat and complete any pre-retreat assignments from the instructors.

Don’t worry! All information will be shared via email as well. You can also reach out to us at support@altenew.com for any questions or assistance.

Class recordings will be uploaded after the retreat and accessible on the Altenew Academy site starting Monday, May 18th.

If you're new to Altenew Academy, don't worry, we've got you covered! Take a look at THIS helpful pictorial guide to assist you through your class journey. You can also watch this How It Works video video or THIS video from last year’s retreat.

Yes! We have color swatches for all coloring mediums on our website. Please find our ink color swatches below