Luxury Felting Retreat – Edinburgh – April 10th-12th – £929
The Art and Craft Company is delighted to announce our next creative retreat in Felting, bringing you a wealth of inspiration, expertise, and memorable experiences.
Join tutors Jo Lochhead and Heather Plant from 10th–12th April at the beautiful Radisson Blu Edinburgh, right in the heart of the city. Over the course of the weekend, you’ll take part in inspiring, hands-on workshops designed to spark creativity, develop skills, and leave you with projects you’ll treasure.
Alongside the creative sessions, you’ll enjoy dinner on both evenings at two of Edinburgh’s top local restaurants—perfect for unwinding, connecting, and sharing ideas with fellow retreat guests.
Whether you’re looking to learn new techniques, immerse yourself in a creative atmosphere, or simply enjoy a memorable weekend in stunning surroundings, this retreat promises to be a truly special experience.
📍 Radisson Blu, Historical Edinburgh | 10–12 April
🏨 2 nights of luxury accommodation in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town
🥘 All meals included – breakfast, lunch, dinner & refreshments
Use of indoor swimming pool, gym and sauna/steam room. Treatments available at extra cost.
🍽 Two special dinners at two of Edinburgh’s top local restaurants
🧑🏫 2 full days of personal, expert tuition from two renowned craft tutors
🪡 Create two beautiful projects to take home
🧵 Enjoy a supportive, creative environment to inspire your felting journey
☕ Refreshments served throughout the day, including tea, coffee, and cakes
🧵 All materials provided
🚗 Free nearby parking options available
💷 Price: £929 (single occupancy; twin/double rooms available on request)
♿ Accessible room options available
👥 Only 20 spaces available
Jo Lochhead is the founder of The Crafty Kit Company, a small, passionate team based on a farm in East Lothian, Scotland. With a mission to spread the joy of crafting, Jo creates award-winning, eco-conscious kits that promote well-being, mindfulness, and creativity. From needle felting to cross stitch, Jo’s thoughtfully designed kits empower beginners and seasoned makers alike to craft with confidence. Jo is also the author of two books—one of which became a bestseller—and is currently writing a third, focused on Moomin embroidery.
Heather Plant – Heather Plant is a primary school teacher with a lifelong love of crafting. She first picked up a needle and thread at the age of four, learning to cross stitch at school and inspired by her mother and grandmother, both avid crafters. Over the years, Heather has gone on to teach herself a wide range of creative skills, including sewing, embroidery, crochet, and needle-felting. She discovered needle-felting in 2020 and soon developed her own designs, later becoming a designer for The Crafty Kit Company. Heather is currently co-authoring her debut embroidery book, combining her passion for teaching with her love of making.
⭐ Secure your spot with a deposit of £300 (balance due 8 weeks before start date) ⭐
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To express your interest and request further details, or receive payment details:
📩 DM us or email – enquiries@artandcraftretreats.co.uk
📞 Or call us on 07725 812580
