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2026 Holidays

Overview

Discover our 2026 craft holiday collection, designed to enrich your skills and ignite your passion for traditional and contemporary crafts. If you’re looking to master the art of crochet amidst the serene landscapes of Malta or the rustic charm of West Yorkshire, or prefer to knit under the mesmerising Northern Lights on a special cruise, our holidays offer something for everyone.

Dive deeper into your craft with our longer-duration textile tours, discovering the vibrant cultures of Peru, Thailand or India. Each destination is chosen for its rich crafting history and will offer you the chance to engage deeply with local artisans and their age-old techniques. For those seeking a shorter getaway, our UK weekend retreats provide a perfect escape. Imagine completing your very own weekender bag in a sewing machine retreat – you’ll develop your skills alongside an expert and have a stylish creation to show off! What could be better? 

So, start planning and get your next discovery in the calendar today…

6 Holidays available from £569pp

Embroidery

On the picturesque island of Madeira, join your expert in embroidery workshops and enjoy our fantastic, included excursions.

  • Full-day and half-day workshops with your expert, kit and refreshments included
  • 6 or 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
  • 6 or 7 dinners
  • Excursions and entrance fees as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager
  • Gratuities for the local guide and coach drivers

Availability:

  • 2026 4th November
Travel Options
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Festival

Escape to Munich for a festive city break with Juliet Bernard, including a day at Munich Knits and time to explore enchanting Christmas markets!

  • Entrance to the Munich Knits Yarn & Craft Festival
  • A full-day workshop with Juliet Bernard, kit and refreshments included
  • 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
  • 1 lunch and 2 dinners
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2026 26th November
Travel Options
  • By Air By Air
Crochet

Enjoy two days with Emma Leith, working on a beautiful mandala that will be the centrepiece of any table setting.

  • 2 days tuition with Emma Leith, kit included
  • 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
  • Tea/coffee during workshops
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Services of an experienced Retreat Manager

Availability:

  • 2026 30th October
Travel Options
  • Join Direct Join Direct
Knitting

Do you wish you could dedicate a whole weekend to knitting? Well, now you can! Escape daily life for a while to knit a stylish wrap with sleeves.

  • 2 days tuition with Mandy Cameron, pattern included
  • 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
  • Tea/coffee during workshops
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Services of an experienced Retreat Manager

Availability:

  • 2026 20th November
Travel Options
  • Join Direct Join Direct
Patchwork & Quilting

Explore the heart of Tuscany through its rich textile heritage and enjoy a full-day workshop with your expert.

  • A full-day hand stitching workshop with your expert, kit and refreshments included
  • 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in a superior room
  • 2 3-course dinners with wine, water and coffee
  • Excursions, visits and coach travel as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager
  • Tips for drivers and local guides
  • City tax

Availability:

  • 2026 6th November
Travel Options
  • By Air By Air
Patchwork & Quilting

Alongside expert Carolyn Forster and other like-minded crafters, enjoy a weekend masterclass on back-basting appliqué.

  • 2 days of tuition with Carolyn Forster, kit included
  • 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
  • Tea/coffee during workshops
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Services of an experienced Retreat Manager

Availability:

  • 2026 16th October
Travel Options
  • Join Direct Join Direct

Meet the
Experts

Each holiday is accompanied by a passionate, enthusiastic expert who specialises in their craft, allowing you to learn different techniques and improve your skills from the best!

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Helen McCook

Helen McCook

Helen McCook is an international textile artist, lecturer, tutor and author of the Royal School of Needlework’s Essential Stitch Guide to Gold Work. She runs her own embroidery school, Traditional Textiles School, and also works commercially under Helen McCook Embroidery.
Kate Barlow

Kate Barlow

Kate grew up in North Wales and originally studied costume at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff and graduated in 2001 with a BA Hons in Theatre Design.
Juliet Bernard

Juliet Bernard

Juliet studied Textiles and Management leading to 5 years with Textile Company Courtaulds. She was lucky enough to work with Designers such as Paul Smith, Jean Paul Gaultier and John Galliano.
Emma Leith

Emma Leith

Internationally renowned for her yarn-bombing exploits, Emma has worked on numerous large scale commissioned yarn installations and gives regular talks and presentations on this popular movement. She works closely with Rico Design Yarns, Deramores and Simply Crochet.
Mandy Cameron

Mandy Cameron

Crochet and knitting designer, guest presenter, tutor and demonstrator Mandy Cameron turned her hobby into her career and has never looked back. For over a decade, Mandy has been a firm favourite on Create & Craft TV and Yarn Lane TV, demonstrating her skills in crochet and knitting.
Janet Goddard

Janet Goddard

Janet is a quilt designer, teacher and author. She regularly teaches workshops throughout the UK covering a variety of skills and techniques and enjoys sharing her knowledge with others. Patchwork and quilting is her first love and not a day goes by when she isn’t stitching!
Wendy Gardiner

Wendy Gardiner

Wendy Gardiner has been influential in the sewing industry for many years and is an internationally accredited sewing guru. She wrote The Great British Sewing Bee, From Style to Stitch which accompanied the fourth series of the show.
Carolyn Forster

Carolyn Forster

Carolyn Forster is a quilt designer, teacher and author from Tunbridge Wells in Kent. Since self-publishing her first book ‘Quilting on the Go’ in 2007, Carolyn has written ten more patchwork and quilting books with Search Press in the UK and Landauer Publishing in the USA.

You just missed out!

Due to extremely popular demand, these holidays have now sold out! Call us to register your interest and you’ll be the first to know if they return.

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