All Experiences

3D Sculptural Embroidery Retreat in the French Alps with Lucy Martin from Hand & Lock.

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.

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.

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 Bela Vista, surrounded by botanical gardens, and enjoy expert tuition from Deborah Wilding in a stunning, tropical setting.

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 renowned artist Elizabeth Ashdown in Marrakech for a 7-night passementerie retreat. Enjoy 4 days of expert tuition in tassel and trimming techniques, luxury accommodation, guided craft tours, and a visit to the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech

Join Kate Barlow in Marrakech 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

Escape to the Bank House Hotel, Worcester for a week of creativity and relaxation. Craft at your own pace, visit the Royal Worcester Porcelain factory, and explore the historic city and cathedral. No deadlines, just pure inspiration!

Join Cathy Emmott for a 5-day creative retreat at the Bank House Hotel, Worcester. Enjoy expert-led textile workshops, spa relaxation, and an optional trip into the historic city—all in a peaceful, supportive setting for stitchers of all levels.

Join goldwork expert Alison Cole in The Hague from 30 March–6 April 2026 for 4.5 days of stitching, inspiring excursions to Keukenhof and The Haagse Markt, and a relaxing stay at Novotel City Centre. Includes lunches and three group dinners.

Join Chrissie Juno Mann in April 2026 for an inspiring embroidery retreat in medieval Provins, with expert tuition, elegant hospitality, and an optional Paris extension featuring textile tours, a Seine dinner cruise, and a visit to Versailles.

Discover Paris through the lens of textile artistry with expert-led tours, exclusive haberdashery visits, a Seine dinner cruise, and a day at Versailles. A luxurious cultural escape for lovers of craft, couture, and French elegance.

Join Jenny Adin-Christie for an exclusive 7-day embroidery retreat in Venice, featuring 4 days of expert tuition, luxury Murano accommodation, a private daylight studio, curated cultural tours, and only 15 places. A rare chance to stitch in style.