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Craft Retreats
Overview
If you’re looking to immerse yourself in your craft, our retreats are the perfect creative escape. With the focus firmly on the workshops and projects, these holidays offer a peaceful space to learn, practice and create – all in the company of a small group of like-minded others.
Staying in comfortable, high-quality hotels, you'll enjoy expert-led sessions and the freedom to focus on what you love most. Some retreats also include excursions, giving you the chance to step out and explore your destination – whether you’ve chosen somewhere close-to-home, like West Yorkshire or the Lake District, or decided to venture further afield to Malta, Madeira and more. Each led by an experienced Tour Manager, discover the full collection today!
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10 Holidays available from £735pp
Join Attic24's Lucy on a 3-night crochet retreat, enjoying 2 full days of workshops and a behind-the-scenes tour of Stylecraft Mill.
- Crochet workshops with Lucy, kit included
- A visit to Stylecraft Yarns
- 3 nights full-board accommodation
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
Availability:
- 2026 8th June
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Join Lucy of Attic24 in stunning Malta and enjoy the ultimate opportunity to enhance your skills and make lasting connections.
- 3 full-day workshops with Lucy, kit included
- 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 evening meals
- Entrances, activities and travel as described in the itinerary
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Tips for drivers and local guides
Availability:
- 2026 7th October
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On the picturesque island of Madeira, join Kate Barlow in embroidery workshops and enjoy our two fantastic, included excursions.
- 2 full-day and 2 half-day workshops, kit and refreshments included
- 7 nights half-board accommodation
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Gratuities for the local guide and coach drivers
Availability:
- 2026 4th November
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Join Anna Nikipirowicz in scenic Wales, combining 3 workshops with excursions to some of the country’s most iconic wool and textile destinations.
- 3 full-day knitting or crochet workshops with Anna Nikipirowicz, refreshments and kit included
- A West Yorkshire Spinners goody bag
- 6 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 3 lunches and 6 dinners
- Excursions, coach travel and entrance fees as described in the itinerary
- Services of an experienced Retreat Manager
Availability:
- 2026 13th September
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Join Wendy Gardiner to make a stylish bag on a Bernina sewing machine, perfect for cabin luggage or weekends away.
- 2 full-day workshops with Wendy Gardiner
- Use of a Bernina sewing machine
- 3 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Sunday to breakfast on Wednesday
- Unlimited tea and coffee during workshop breaks
- Use of the hotel leisure facilities: gym, heated indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room (subject to availability)
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services of an experienced Retreat Manager
Availability:
- 2026 8th March
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Join Pat Archibald and make a Japanese-inspired, leaf-themed wall hanging or cushion cover on a Bernina sewing machine.
- 3 full-day workshops with Pat Archibald
- Use of a Bernina sewing machine
- 4 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Monday to breakfast on Friday
- Unlimited tea and coffee during workshop breaks
- Services of an experienced Retreat Manager
- Use of the hotel leisure facilities: gym, heated indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room (subject to availability)
- Complimentary WiFi
Availability:
- 2026 2nd March
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On this two-centre holiday, combine timeless Venice with cosmopolitan Trieste alongside your expert, blogger and designer Lucy of Attic24.
- 3 full-day workshops with Lucy, kit included
- 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 evening meals and 1 lunch
- Travel by coach and boat
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Local guide services
- City tax
Availability:
- 2025 8th November
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Learn about the traditional handicrafts, explore the last-divided capital in the world, and enjoy expert-led workshops in charming Kyrenia.
- 2 full and 2 half-day hand-quilting workshops with your expert, refreshments and kit included
- 7 nights half-board accommodation
- Excursions and entrance fees
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Services of an English-speaking local guide on tours and transfers
Availability:
- 2025 13th November
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Experience the magic of the festive season with a city break in Kraków, with a guided tour and three expert-led workshops included.
- 3 half-day workshops with your expert, kit included
- 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 evening meals
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
Availability:
- 2025 7th December
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On this weekend knitting retreat, enjoy expert-led workshops and a visit to the award-winning Framework Knitters Museum.
- 1 full-day and 2 half-day workshops with Frederica Patmore, kit and refreshments included
- 3 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Monday
- Access to the hotel leisure facilities including a pool, steam room, sauna and Jacuzzi
- Services of an experienced Retreat Manager
Availability:
- 2026 18th September
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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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Anna Nikipirowicz
