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Wendy Gardiner
3 tours from £1,769pp
Expert Overview
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. She has successfully worked as a freelance writer, teacher and author all her working life, during which time she has held the role of editor of several leading sewing magazines as well as having written 23 books, presented 11 DVDs, and is a Craftsy.com tutor. She has been Brand Ambassador for the major commercial pattern companies, a presenter on Create & Craft TV and on Sewing Street TV.
Wendy passionately believes in passing on sewing skills and knowledge so that more people can make their own fashion and furnishings and realise it’s a pastime that can be fast, fun, fashionable and affordable. With today’s modern equipment and sewing machines, it really can be easy to sew and she loves to share that fact.
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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:
- 2026 2nd October
- 2027 16th April 24th September
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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:
- 2027 5th 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
Availability:
- 2026 15th September
- 2027 14th September
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