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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
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Join us for an unforgettable embroidery experience with Nicola Jarvis in the picturesque Cotswolds. Learn from her book 'Life in Seasons' while exploring Oxford's Ashmolean museum. Don't miss this unique opportunity in the UK's natural beauty.
7 days
From £2,225 per person
2 spaces available
Join Carole Smith and the Creative Experiences team for a week of Lacemaking in a beautiful Catalan Hotel in Vic, Spain.
8 days
From £1,500 per person
Fully Booked and waiting list is available.
Join Dr. Jessica Grimm and the Creative Experiences team for an Embroidery Holiday in the medieval town of Vic, Spain.
From £1,695 per person
Fully Booked
Spend a week with us embroidering in the beautiful French Alps with like minded people and the expert tuition of Anna Scott all the way from Australia.
Fully Booked and waiting list is available
Join Taetia McEwen and a group of like-minded individuals for an unforgettable week of creativity, relaxation, and inspiration in the enchanting French Alps.
From £1,400 per person
Fully booked/ waiting list
Goldwork & Metal Threads skills class in the French Alps with Hanny Newton.
"Bring your Own" Stitching Retreat in Samoens in the French Alps. Bring any project you would like to finish and take all the time to finally finish it with support of like minded people who enjoy crafting as much as you do.
From £950 per person
3D Sculptural Embroidery Retreat in the French Alps with Lucy Martin from Hand & Lock.
Spaces Available
Join Creative Experiences for a luxury needlework holiday in Spain with expert Kate Barlow. Enjoy 30+ hours of tuition, beachfront views, buffet-style Spanish cuisine, and a relaxing stay at the 5-star Gran Palas Hotel. Stitch, unwind, be inspired.
From £1,650 per person
5 spaces available
Join us for an unforgettable Lacemaking Retreat on the Costa Dourada near Barcelona, hosted by Judith Cordell and the Creative Experiences team!
"Bring your Own" Stitching Retreat in Tarragona on the Costa Dourada. Bring any project you would like to finish and take all the time to finally finish it with support of like minded people who enjoy crafting as much as you do.
From £1,395 per person
4 spaces available
Join us for an exquisite textile art retreat in Spain with renowned artist Cas Holmes. Immerse in creativity, culture, and luxury. Unveil your artistic soul.
Luxury embroidery holiday in Madeira, February 2026. Stay at the 5-star Quinta da Bella Vista, surrounded by botanical gardens, and enjoy expert tuition from Deborah Wilding in a stunning, tropical setting.
From £1,750 per person
Escape to Madeira in February 2026 for a week of sunshine and creativity. Relax at a 5-star hotel, work on your craft projects without distractions, and connect with like-minded makers in a stunning, peaceful setting. Pure creative freedom awaits!
Join Kate Barlow in Marrakesh for a 7-night embroidery retreat with 4 days of expert tuition, luxury 5-star accommodation at Radisson Blu, and curated cultural excursions including a guided tour of the Souks and a visit to the Musée Yves Saint Lauren
From £1,995 per person