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Carolyn Forster
6 tours from £569pp
Expert Overview
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. She has been a regular project contributor for magazines in the UK, including Today's Quilter, as well as abroad.
Carolyn's quilts are an eclectic mix of fabrics, a posh way to say she makes scrappy quilts, and they always have their roots from some point in the past, being inspired by quilt makers who have gone before us. Accessibility is Carolyn’s key philosophy with her teaching, demystifying techniques to allow every quilter to discover their own voice.
Teaching for Stitchtopia is a great opportunity to combine her love of travel and stitching and the projects for these trips will reflect and explore techniques from Quilting on the Go.
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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
Availability:
- 2027 16th April 24th September
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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
Availability:
- 2026 16th October
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Experience vibrant Nice Carnival and Menton Lemon Festival on the stunning French Riviera, paired with hand-sewing workshops led by our expert.
- 1 half-day and 2 full-day workshops with your expert, kit included
- 6 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 dinners
- Excursions, tickets and coach travel as described in the itinerary
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Gratuities for local guide and coach drivers
Availability:
- 2027 16th February
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With Carolyn Forster, spend a creative weekend stitching with scraps, using hand appliqué and string patchwork techniques.
- 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 Wi-Fi
- Services of an experienced Retreat Manager
Availability:
- 2027 5th November
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Enjoy a creative stitching retreat, exploring back-basting appliqué and traditional redwork embroidery with expert Carolyn Forster.
- 2 full days of tuition with Carolyn Forster, 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
Availability:
- 2027 19th March
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In picturesque Norfolk, uncover the textile heritage, rural character and the royal estate of Sandringham alongside our expert.
- 2 full-day hand-stitching workshops with your expert, kit and refreshments included
- 6 nights half-board accommodation
- Entrance fees, excursions and transportation as described in the itinerary
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Driver gratuities
Availability:
- 2027 20th June
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