Embroidery in Venice: A Retreat with Jenny Adin-Christie | 25 April – 2 May 2026

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Embroidery in Venice: A Retreat with Jenny Adin-Christie | 25 April – 2 May 2026

Join celebrated British embroiderer Jenny Adin-Christie for an unforgettable week-long retreat in Venice—where exquisite craftsmanship meets timeless beauty.

Hosted by Creative Experiences, this immersive escape includes four full days (24 hours) of embroidery tuition, thoughtfully paced within a seven-day retreat. Jenny’s world-renowned expertise in fine whitework and delicate structural embroidery will guide you through a truly enriching creative journey. With a maximum of 15 students, each participant benefits from individual attention in a supportive, focused environment.

Our base for the week is the exceptional NH Collection Venezia Murano Villa, a stylishly converted glass factory on the island of Murano. This modern hotel retains its historic character while offering premium comfort. The private studio, designed with natural light in mind, features floor-to-ceiling windows—a perfect environment for detailed handwork.

When you're not stitching, enjoy a curated itinerary of cultural and artistic exploration:

  • private textile tour with textile historian Rebecca Devaney, offering rare access to artisan studios and historic collections
  • An evening Vivaldi concert at the storied Church of the Pietà, where the composer once taught
  • A guided visit to Ercole Moretti, Murano’s renowned glass bead workshop, showcasing traditional craftsmanship still alive today

Complemented by memorable meals and time to explore Venice at your leisure, this retreat offers the ideal blend of learning, inspiration, and restorative travel.

Places are strictly limited to just 15 participants—ensuring an exclusive experience with one of the leading embroidery artists of her generation, in one of the world’s most beautiful cities.


Retreat Highlights

  • Four full days (24 hours) of expert embroidery tuition with Jenny Adin-Christie, within a seven-day creative retreat
  • Accommodation at NH Collection Venezia Murano Villa, a luxury hotel in a repurposed glass factory
  • Light-filled private studio with floor-to-ceiling windows and natural daylight
  • Personalised teaching in a small group, limited to just 15 students
  • Private textile walking tour with expert guide Rebecca Devaney
  • Vivaldi concert in the historic Church of the Pietà
  • Behind-the-scenes visit to Murano’s Ercole Moretti bead-making factory
  • Curated meals and time to relax or explore at your own pace

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Jenny Adin-Christie

Jenny Adin-Christie

Jenny Adin-Christie is an internationally renowned embroidery artist and tutor, admired for her precision, artistry, and deep knowledge of historical embroidery techniques.

Originally from Derbyshire, England, Jenny has been passionate about embroidery since childhood, having grown up in a family deeply rooted in traditional craft skills. Her talent and dedication led her to complete the prestigious three-year Apprenticeship at the Royal School of Needlework (RSN), based at Hampton Court Palace. She graduated with distinction in 1999, earning the school’s top accolades for both silk shading and Coronation Goldwork.

Jenny has since built an exceptional career as a freelance embroiderer, designer, and teacher. She has taught extensively throughout the UK and across the globe, with teaching tours in Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada, and India. She continues to teach at the RSN while also partnering with select organisations, including her long-standing collaboration with Creative Experiences.

Jenny’s work includes high-profile commissions such as contributing to the Royal School of Needlework team that created the intricate lace appliqué panels for the Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding gown. Most recently, she played a role in the creation of regalia for the coronation of HM King Charles III and HM Queen Camilla.

In addition to bespoke commissions and textile restoration, Jenny designs a growing range of distinctive embroidery kits. These reflect her expertise in stumpwork, metal thread, Elizabethan, and whitework embroidery—always informed by a reverence for historical craftsmanship.

You can explore more of her work at: www.jennyadin-christieembroidery.com

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