Stitching Sanssouci: A Creative Journey with Anna Scott – 29th July–5th August 2026

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Stitching Sanssouci: A Creative Journey with Anna Scott – 29th July–5th August 2026

This summer, Anna Scott invites you to Potsdam for a week of creativity inspired by the splendour of Sanssouci Palace and its UNESCO World Heritage gardens. Over four and a half teaching days (27 hours), you’ll immerse yourself in a brand-new embroidery project designed exclusively for this retreat.

Each guest will stitch the same core design, but with freedom to make it truly personal. You’ll choose whether to work in the rich textures of crewel embroidery or the luminous elegance of silk. Guided by Anna, you’ll explore a variety of stitches and techniques, selecting those that best reflect your own style. The result will be a one-of-a-kind piece that captures both your creativity and the timeless beauty of Sanssouci.

Our base for the week is the welcoming 4-star MAXX Hotel Sanssouci Potsdam, ideally located for both stitching and exploration. To enrich your stay, we’ve planned two excursions: one discovering Potsdam’s regal charm, the other offering a taste of Berlin’s historic highlights. With most meals included, warm airport welcomes, and a small group of just 15 guests, this retreat blends creativity, culture, and comfort into a truly memorable experience.

What’s Included

  • 27 hours of embroidery tuition with Anna Scott
  • Exclusive project inspired by Sanssouci Palace & Gardens
  • Choice of crewel or silk embroidery, with personalised guidance
  • 7 nights at the 4-star MAXX Hotel Sanssouci Potsdam
  • Most meals, with group dining throughout
  • Two curated excursions (Potsdam & Berlin)
  • Warm airport welcome, with optional transfers available

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Anna Scott

Anna Scott

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Anna is a Danish born embroidery artist, designer and tutor. She has called Australia home for a long time and lives in the beautiful Adelaide hills in South Australia.

“I didn’t choose to embroider – Embroidery chose me.”

Anna completed a degree in technical hand embroidery at the Danish Needlecraft Guild College with honours. She has been designing and teaching embroidery since 2000 and has worked on ecclesiastical vestments in Denmark, including the bishops cope for Aarhus Cathedral, Denmark designed by Queen Margrethe II. After writing and editing for Inspirations magazine for many years, Anna now focuses on her own embroidery business, creating stitched art pieces, teaching both locally and around the world and developing kits for her Fine Stitch Studio brand.

“Needle in hand makes me happy…”

Anna practises a wide range of embroidery techniques. She particularly enjoys styles that involve colour, pattern and texture – crewel embroidery, raised embroidery and goldwork being her favourites. Her designs are largely inspired by traditional hand embroidery and decorative arts, with a subtle contemporary twist and the results can best be described as ‘traditional but not typical’.

“My life is in stitches, literally. I stitch when I can find time or make time – it is part of who I am. If I am not stitching, I am most likely thinking about it.”

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