Luxury Hand and Machine Sewing Retreat Non Residential Package

🎨 Join Us for an Unforgettable Creative Getaway in Bath! ✨

October 17–19, 2025 | Bailbrook House, Bath, Somerset

We’re thrilled to announce the very first luxury retreat from The Arts and Crafts Retreats Company and we’d love for you to be part of it!

Whether you’re coming to create, unwind, or connect with fellow makers, our retreat is designed to nourish your soul and spark your imagination.

🌟 What’s Included 😀

Four top sewing tutors. Two days of creativity. One unforgettable retreat.

 Join us on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th October for non-residential day retreat places —the perfect chance to learn, stitch, and be inspired (without the need to stay over).

 Hosted by John Scott from Sewing Street TV

 Rebecca Reid from Amber Makes

 Tilly Rose from Tilly Rose Vintage

 Carolyn Forster – Quilting in the Go

 Suzie Duncan from Sewing Street TV

We’re thrilled to announce that 8 non-residential places are now available on our October Sewing Retreat! 

These spots are perfect if you’d love to join us for a weekend of stitching, learning, and creativity with our fantastic tutors—without the need for accommodation.

 Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on this chance to grab your spot 

What’s included:

 Four creative sewing workshops with expert tutors (2 hand sewing & 2 machine sewing) spread across 2 days (Friday and Saturday 17th-18th October)

 All materials for the workshops to create four stunning projects

‍ Top tuition from four of the industry’s renowned tutors

 A chance to meet and chat with Sewing Streets TV’s celebrity John Scott

Lunch both days in a top restaurant (on-site)

 Refreshments on arrival and cakes throughout both days

 Free on-site parking

• Account Name: Art and Craft Retreats LTD
• Sort Code: 04-00-03
• Account No: 04487572
• Reference: Your Name

ITINERARY

Friday 17/10/25

• 0800 – 0915 Arrival and refreshments in The Brunel Suite
• 0930 – 0945 Welcome meeting and introductions
• 1000 – 1300 Workshop One (Refreshments available during this workshop)
• 1300 – 1400 Conference Lunch in The Lansdown Restuarant
• 1400 – 1700 Workshop Two (Refreshments available during this workshop)
• 1700 – 1830 Own time to collect your key and freshen up
• 1830 – 1900 Pre-dinner drinks 
• 1900 – 2000 Q+A session with the experts
• 2000 – 2200 Conference Dinner in The Lansdown Restaurant

**Sewing Rooms will be open until late to work on projects**

 

Saturday 18/10/25

• 0730 – 0930 Breakfast
• 1000 – 1300 Workshop Three (Refreshments available during this workshop)
• 1300 – 1400 Conference Lunch in The Lansdown Restaurant
• 1400 – 1700 Workshop Four (Refreshments available during this workshop)
• 1700 – 1830 Your time to relax 
• 1830 – 1900 Pre-dinner drinks
• 1900-2000 Q+A session with the experts 
• 2000 – 2200 Conference Dinner in The Lansdown Restaurant including a Quiz hosted by John Scott

**Sewing Rooms will be open until late to work on projects**

Sunday 19/10/25

• 0730 – 0930 Breakfast including Quiz results/prizes for the winner.
• 0930 – 1100 – Farewell and Goodbyes – Take this time to relax, reflect, and say your goodbyes. If you’d like to continue working on your projects, the hotel offers several comfortable rooms where you can unwind and create at your own pace..

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Workshop Information and Description

** We will be providing irons and ironing boards**

 

Suzie Duncan – Alice Bag

Suzie will guide you through creating the Alice Bag – a roomy handbag or small tote that is fully reversible. The handle is cleverly incorporated into the bag body using an innovative sewing method.

The design also features an optional button and loop closure.

You’ll have the opportunity to add extra stitching details as you construct your bag, making each piece unique and personal.

Suitable for all abilities.

Kit provided: Everything you need to complete the project is included.Please bring: Basic Sewing kit to include: scissors, pins, tape measure, marking pen/pencil, hand sewing needle

 

Tilly Rose – Vintage Memory Keeper

Join Tilly to create your very own Vintage Memories Keeper using a beautiful selection of vintage and antique laces.
This project explores surface stitching, slow stitching, and embellishment techniques, allowing you to craft a truly unique piece.

Suitable for all abilities.

Perfect for use as a journal cover or memory pocket.

Kits provided: Everything you need to complete your project is included.
Optional: Bring your own treasured pieces from your craft stash to make your Memory Keeper extra special.

 

Carolyn Forster – Kawandi Quilt

Carolyn will teach the fascinating Kawandi Quilt technique – a traditional quilt-as-you-go method originating with the Siddi people of India.

You’ll use fabric scraps to stitch a 10-inch square mini quilt, practicing the characteristic elements of this beautiful design style.

Suitable for all abilities.

Kit provided: Everything you need to complete the project is included.
Please bring: A basic sewing kit and any favourite fabric scraps to personalise your mini quilt.

*Basic sewing Kit to include:  

• Fabric scissors 
• Thread snips/small scissors 
• Short applique pins if you have them, if not regular pins 
• Thimbles if you use them 
• Needles you can thread with 12wt thread. I do supply needles (embroidery size6 and Between size 6), but you may want your own. 

 

Rebecca Reid (Amber Makes) – Zippy Tray case

Rebecca will teach you how to make the Zippy Traycase and you’ll learn how to insert a zip and make this clever zipped Traycase with matching mini pouch. It features original Amber Makes illustrations of a collection of sewing tools and accessories with a vintage vibe.

Suitable for all abilities.

Kit provided: Everything you need to complete the project is included. 

Please bring: 

Sewing machine (including a zip foot): If you don’t have your own, we can provide one—just let us know in advance. 

Basic Sewing kit to include: scissors, pins, tape measure, marking pen/pencil, hand sewing needle

Any questions regarding the projects please email – enquiries@artandcraftretreats.co.uk

 

 Price: £499

 Free hire of a Sewing Machine if you require one

• Account Name: Art and Craft Retreats LTD
• Sort Code: 04-00-03
• Account No: 04487572
• Reference: Your Name

* Timings subject to change

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