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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…
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Experience the magical colours that form in the Arctic sky, cruise among the Norwegian fjords, and enjoy fantastic, expert-led workshops.
- A full programme of workshops with your expert, kit included
- 6 nights full board à la carte accommodation on board your ship
- 1 night half-board accommodation in Bergen
- 1 night half-board accommodation in Kirkenes
- Entrance to the Snowhotel in Kirkenes with lunch
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2026 31st October 14th December
Travel Options
Join textile artist Pat Archibald at the Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club as she guides you through her soloist quilt project.
- 2 full days of tuition with Pat Archibald
- Use of a Bernina 500 series sewing machine
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- Tea, coffee and snacks throughout the weekend
- Services of an experienced Retreat Manager
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- 2026 5th June
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On this fantastic craft weekend alongside expert Emma Leith, learn how to make an assortment of 3D flowers to create a beautiful wreath.
- 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 WIFI
- Services of an experienced Retreat Manager
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- 2026 5th June
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Discover the rugged beauty and rich knitting history of the remote Faroe Islands under the guidance of local expert, Katrina í Geil.
- 7 nights bed and breakfast in 4-star accommodation
- Welcome and farewell dinners at the hotel
- 5 half-day knitting workshops with Katrina í Geil, kit included
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- 1 full-day and 1 half-day sightseeing tour, including visits to local textile designers
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- 2026 4th August
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Alongside West Yorkshire Spinners' Sarah Hatton, discover breathtaking Shetland, whose past is interwoven with a rich history of wool and textiles.
- 4 half-day workshops with Sarah Hatton, kit included
- A West Yorkshire Spinners goody bag
- 5 (2026) or 6 (2027) nights half-board accommodation, including full, cooked Scottish breakfast and a 3-course dinner with coffee
- 1 lunch
- Excursions and coach travel as described in the itinerary
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2026 22nd July
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Designed and led by an expert, this tour combines two full-day crochet workshops with visits to key sites that shaped William Morris’ legacy.
- 2 full-day crochet workshops with your expert, kit and refreshments included
- 5 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 1 dinner
- Excursions, entrance fees and transportation as described in the itinerary
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2026 10th August
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Join Anna Nikipirowicz on this fantastic cruise, showcasing Scotland’s picturesque lochs, fabled isles and dramatic coastlines.
- 4 full-day workshops with Anna, kit included
- 10 nights on board Borealis in your chosen cabin
- Full-board dining on board the ship, including afternoon tea and late-night snacks
- Selected house beer, red, white and rosé wine (by the glass), and draught soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board the ship
- Self-service tea and coffee in selected onboard venues
- Evening onboard entertainment including cabaret shows, live music and dancing
- Onboard activities such as lectures, talks and demonstrations
- Access to leisure facilities including swimming pools, Jacuzzis and a Fitness Centre, plus a selection of fitness classes
- Shuttle service for selected ports
- Luggage porterage between your cabin and the drop-off/ pick-up point
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- All UK port taxes and fees where collectable in advance and on board gratuities
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- 2026 24th July
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Combine sightseeing in Zürich, a day at Knitfest and a masterclass with our experts, all neatly packaged to fit over a long weekend!
- 1 full-day masterclass with your expert, kit and refreshments included
- 1 full day at Knitfest in Zürich
- 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in a 4-star hotel
- 2 dinners
- Excursion as described in the itinerary
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2026 5th November
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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
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- 2026 20th November
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Explore Turkey with your expert, discovering its rich textile arts, historical heritage, spectacular landscapes and traditional handicrafts.
- 4 half-day workshops with your expert, kit and refreshments included
- 7 dinners
- 10 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in 4 and 5-star hotels
- Sightseeing, entrances fees and workshops as described in the itinerary
- Gratuities for the local guide and coach drivers
- Bottled water on the coach for excursions
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2026 12th September
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Take away the fear of steeking with Anna Nikipirowicz on this relaxed weekend retreat in the Northamptonshire countryside.
- 2 full days of tuition with Anna Nikipirowicz, kit included
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- Tea, coffee and snacks throughout the weekend
- Services of an experienced Retreat Manager
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- 2026 6th November
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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
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- 2026 16th October
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Join Anna Nikipirowicz and Frederica Patmore on this weekend dedicated to beaded crochet and crochet cables!
- 2 full-day crochet workshops, kits included
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- Tea, coffee and snacks throughout the weekend
- Services of an experienced Retreat Manager
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- 2026 4th September
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With your expert, embark on a captivating journey through Romania, a country rich in textile traditions that date back centuries.
- 2 half-day hand-stitching workshops with your expert, kit included
- 10 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 1 lunch and 6 evening meals
- First class train from Bucharest to Sibiu
- Visits, entrance fees and coach travel as per the itinerary
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager and an English-speaking local guide
- Tips for driver and local guide
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- 2026 11th September
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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 WIFI
- Services of an experienced Retreat Manager
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- 2026 30th October
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Discover the rich textile heritage of India’s Golden Triangle on a spectacular crafting journey through Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur!
- 3 half-day hand-sewing workshops with Carolyn, kit included
- 9 nights half-board accommodation
- 8 lunches
- Executive class train travel from Delhi to Agra on the Gatimaan Express
- Transfers and excursions by air-conditioned coach
- Excursions and entrance fees as per the itinerary
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager and an English-speaking local guide
- Tips for drivers and local guides
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- 2026 11th November
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Explore Turkey, absorbing its rich textile and historical heritage, whilst discovering spectacular landscapes and traditional handicrafts!
- 2 half-day workshops with your expert, kit included
- Ebru and Iznik tile workshops with local artisans
- 9 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 7 evening meals either in the hotel or at a local restaurant
- Excursions, entrance fees and transportation as per the itinerary
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Gratuities for the guide and coach drivers
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- 2026 6th May
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There’ll be lots to learn from Mandy Cameron as you knit a waterfall vest or cardigan in the relaxing surroundings of Blunsdon House Hotel.
- 2 days of 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
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- 2026 19th June
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Explore the heart of Tuscany through its rich textile heritage and enjoy a full-day workshop with expert Janet Goddard.
- A full-day hand stitching workshop with Janet Goddard, refreshments and kit 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
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- 2026 6th November
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Enjoy an enriching celebration of French culture alongside your expert, from the medieval city of Rouen to Monet’s Garden in Giverny.
- 1 full-day and 2 half-day workshops with your expert, kit and refreshments included
- A West Yorkshire Spinners goody bag
- Return Eurostar from London to Lille and Paris to London
- 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 lunches
- Excursions, visits and coach travel as described in the itinerary
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- City tax
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- 2026 21st September
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Embrace yarn traditions, gaze out on Colca Canyon and take in the majestic views at Aguas Calientes alongside your Stitchtopia expert.
- 3 half-day workshops with your expert, kit, tea and coffee included
- 13 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 3 lunches and 7 evening meals
- Internal flights from Lima to Arequipa and Cusco to Lima
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Local English-speaking guide
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- 2026 12th October
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Alongside Carolyn Forster and other like-minded crafters, make a mini-quilt with a picture-frame edge, perfect for showing off special fabrics.
- 2 full days of tuition with Carolyn Forster, kit included
- Use of a Bernina 500 series sewing machine
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- Tea, coffee and snacks throughout the weekend
- Services of an experienced Retreat Manager
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- 2026 10th July
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Take in the cultural, historical and textile highlights of Laos, Thailand and Cambodia and enjoy workshops with local experts.
- Company and expertise of Janice Gunner throughout the tour
- Return airport transfers
- 14 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 10 lunches and 3 dinners
- Internal flight from Chiang Mai to Siem Reap
- Entrance fees, workshops and sightseeing as described in the itinerary
- Private transport with air conditioning for excursions
- Services of a local English-speaking guide in each country and an experienced Tour Manager
- Tips for drivers and local guides
Availability:
- 2026 19th November 20th November
Travel Options
Join Anna Nikipirowicz on a weekend retreat dedicated to intermediate Tunisian crochet, with a focus on two main techniques.
- 2 days tuition with Anna Nikipirowicz, 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
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- 2026 13th November
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Join your expert as we travel by rail to the beautiful Alsace region of France and visit the renowned Carrefour Européen du Patchwork.
- 2 days at the Carrefour Européen du Patchwork
- 1 full-day and 1 half-day workshop with your expert, kit included
- Return Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris and TGV to Colmar
- 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 evening meals
- Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Gratuities for the guides and drivers
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- 2026 15th September
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From the capital of Lima to colonial Arequipa and Peru’s most famous attraction, Machu Picchu, this holiday takes you on a journey of discovery.
- 3 half-day hand-sewing workshops with your expert, kit and tea/coffee included
- 13 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 3 lunches and 7 dinners
- Internal flights from Lima to Arequipa and Cusco to Lima
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager and Local English-speaking guides
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- 2026 1st June
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Embark on a vibrant city break to New York, including a scenic Hudson River cruise and two days at the New York State Sheep & Wool Festival.
- 2 days at the New York State Sheep & Wool Festival
- Workshop with Juliet Bernard, kit included
- 6 nights hotel with 4 American breakfasts
- Private coach transfers and driver gratuities
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2026 13th October
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Take some time out from the hustle and bustle of daily life and join Emma Leith on a relaxing weekend retreat dedicated to beginner's crochet.
- 2 days of tuition with Emma Leith
- Kit with a ball of chunky yarn and hooks included for the first part of the course
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- Tea and coffee during workshops
- Complimentary WiFi
- Services of an experienced Retreat Manager
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- 2026 2nd October
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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
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- 2026 26th November
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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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Aleks Byrd
Anna Nikipirowicz
