Bookings for 2026 classes open!
These retreats are an amazing opportunity to work on your pr...
Embroidery holidays give you the chance to learn the intrica...
Join us for wonderful beading and jewellery making experienc...
Like minded people coming together with expert tuition to ma...
Join us for a class on self expression through the medium of...
Find your craft or try something new, we've got the holiday for you!
I am a highly skilled hand embroidery artist based in North...
Jenny, a highly skilled and passionate embroiderer from Derb...
Hannah Mansfield is a UK-based embroiderer and author, known...
Kate Barlow is a highly skilled embroidery tutor and designe...
World renowned Australian embroiderer specialising in Goldwo...
Expert embroider based in San Francisco. Joining the team fo...
Anna is a Danish-born embroidery artist, designer, and tutor...
Carole Smith is a skilled lacemaker based in Perth, Scotland...
Cas Holmes is a British artist, author and tutor of Romani h...
Cathy Emmott is the talented artist behind "Dear Emma Design...
Chrissie Juno Mann is an experienced and talented embroidery...
Dr Jessica Grimm is an accomplished archaeologist turned emb...
Award winning and one of only a few hand Passementerie artis...
Hanny is known for her contemporary approach to metal thread...
In 1994, I discovered a passion for Bobbin Lacemaking and be...
Lauran Sundin is a renowned artisan whose innovations on tra...
Lorna Bateman is an experienced embroidery teacher and desig...
Trained at the Royal School of Needlework with a First Class...
Having designed and taught embroidery for over thirty years,...
With a childhood filled with beautiful books and a rambling...
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Vibrant Culture, Artisan Traditions, and Exotic Inspiration
French Alps
Maderia
English Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
UNESCO World Heritage City
City of Light
Portugal
Where Highland Tranquillity Meets Artistic Heritage
10/11/2023
World Class Craft Holidays is the ultimate destination for travelers seeking unique and enriching experiences.
Travel with us.
Discover the joy of traveling with fellow needlework enthusiasts on an all-inclusive crafting retreat. From shared skills and creative inspiration to cultural immersion and lasting friendships, this blog explores how group travel with like-minded cra...
The history of gold work in embroidery can be traced back to ancient times, as the use of gold and other precious metals in textiles was seen as a sign of wealth and power. It was highly favored by royalty and aristocracy, and was often used for orna...
We’re so excited to reveal a first look at our provisional 2026 holiday schedule!
Free-motion sewing retreat
In March, Creative Experiences hosted a delightful four-day craft retreat with the wonderfully talented Cathy Emmott of Dear Emma Designs
Hand-dyed threads.
On Tuesday 25th March 2025, we were delighted to welcome Zoe from Paint-Box Threads to The Bank House Hotel in Worcester as part of our Creative Experiences "Bring Your Own" workshop series.
All kinds of crafts.
In March 2025, Creative Experiences brought together 20 passionate crafters from across the UK—and even as far as Boston, USA and Brussels—for a rejuvenating and joy-filled "Bring Your Own" craft retreat at the elegant Bank House Hotel in Worcester.
In collaboration with Textile Tour of Paris and Rebecca Devaney.
In April, we joined Rebecca Devaney of Textile Tour of Paris for a magical day exploring Paris’s rich textile heritage. From the historic Ultramod haberdashery and Annie Bouquet’s needlepoint studio to the vibrant shelves of La Droguerie and the luxu...
The Perpetual Maker
Hannah Mansfield, known professionally as The Perpetual Maker, is a distinguished UK-based embroidery artist celebrated for her innovative fusion of traditional techniques with contemporary design. Her work and artistic flair, has garnered internatio...
Weaving, rosette and tassel making with Elizabeth Ashdown
In April, Elizabeth Ashdown brought her vibrant expertise in passementerie to France, where she led a captivating three-day workshop across the historic settings of Provins. After the workshop, we travelled to Paris to join the Textile Tour with Rebe...