BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//The Art and Craft Retreats Company - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://artandcraftretreats.co.uk
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Art and Craft Retreats Company
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Europe/London
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20250330T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20251026T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20260329T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20261025T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20270328T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20271031T010000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T150619
CREATED:20250821T161901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T105645Z
UID:10000008-1780588800-1780830000@artandcraftretreats.co.uk
SUMMARY:For the Love of Stitch 4th-7th June 2026 - Grange-Over-Sands - The Grange Hotel
DESCRIPTION:For The Love of Stitch Luxury Retreat 4th – 7th June – Anne Kelly\, Victoria Merness and Ailish Henderson The Grange Hotel \n    \nJoin us for a luxury stitching retreat like no other! \nThe Art and Craft Retreats Company is excited to announce a stitching experience set in the breathtaking Lake District. This is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in expert-led workshops\, stunning scenery\, and the joy of creating. \nWhether you’re new to sewing or a stitching pro – this retreat promises to have something for everyone! \nWe’re also pleased to confirm that the venue is fully accessible\, so all guests can enjoy the retreat comfortably and without limitations. \nWith limited spaces available\, this is a rare opportunity to treat yourself to something truly special. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it! \n————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– \n What to Expect (Full Retreat Stay) –  \n\n3-night cost (residential package) = £899 for single occupancy (accessible\, double/twin available upon request) \nLocation: The Grange Hotel\, Lake District\nDates: 4th-7th June 2026\nAll meals included – breakfast\, lunch\, dinner and refreshments\nWorkshops led by 3 expert tutors: Anne Kelly\, Victoria Merness and Ailish Henderson \nAll materials included\nFree parking at the venue.\nAn opportunity to relax\, create\, and connect in luxury.\nHotel Spa facilities available for use\n\nWhat to Expect (Non-Residential Stay only 4 spaces left) – Please email for further details \n\n2-day non-residential package: £499\nLocation: The Grange Hotel\, Lake District\nDates: 5th+6th June 2026\nMeals included – lunch\, and refreshments (dinner not included)\nWorkshops led by three expert tutors: Anne Kelly\, Victoria Merness\, and Ailish Henderson\nAll materials provided for workshops\nFree parking at the venue\nLuxury retreat experience: An opportunity to relax\, create\, and connect\nHotel Spa facilities available for use\n\n————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– \nDiscover your expert tutors for the retreat: \nAnne Kelly \nUK based textile artist Anne Kelly is an award-winning artist\, author and tutor. Her multi-layered and densely stitched textiles have been described as ‘small worlds’. Trained in Canada and at Goldsmiths College in London\, she creates wall hangings and objects using a mixture of mixed media collage and hand and machine embroidery. Her inspirations are taken from travel\, memory\, nature and especially folk art. \nAnne tutors and teaches fine art and textiles to a variety of groups in the UK and abroad. and is a member of the Embroiderers Guild UK\, the Crafts Council Directory and the Society for Embroidered Work. She also exhibits and curates group exhibitions nationally and internationally. Her six books for Batsford are widely collected and studied by students of all ages around the world. \nProject reveal: \n   \nGrange Owl – Anne will lead one of our workshops where she will be guiding you through creating a unique textile collage on the theme ‘Grange Owl’ using a printed template and hand stitching techniques. You can personalise it to make it truly your own – you can add it to a larger piece or finish it at your leisure! \n  \nVictoria Merness \nVictoria Merness is an artist and teacher who is fine art trained\, having an MA in Contemporary Fine Art\, and a PGCE Masters in the teaching of Art & Creative Practice. \nVictoria first started off her creative life at degree level as a painter and paper crafter\, but since 2020 has incorporated embroidery into her work.  Victoria has now completely fallen in love with stitch\, due to its therapeutic nature and aesthetic appeal. \nIn Victoria’s workshops\, the emphasis is on enjoyment over perfection\, and time and space are allowed to be able to make the work your own\, rather than everyone producing the same piece. \nVictoria’s business name is Little House of Victoria\, for which she designs her own branded embroidery kits and accessories\, and you might have spotted her on the TV craft channel\, Sewing Street. \nVictoria can quite often be found in her studio\, which is housed in an old cotton mill\, overlooking the canal in Mossley\, near Saddleworth. \nProject reveal: \n    \nIn Victoria’s session\, you will create a stitched piece of work that reflects who you are\, and what is important to you.  There will be examples to follow if needed\, so that you can create the same as Victoria\, or create something completely personalised and unique. Victoria will be on hand to demonstrate the stitches\, and to give a guiding hand wherever needed. No previous experience is needed\, and the project can be tailored to your skill level. The stitched item that you will produce would be perfect as a keepsake or heirloom. \nEverything is included\, and there will be a pack of lovely materials\, threads and trims waiting for you\, but if you would like to personalise your project and have any favourite threads\, lace\, and fabric scraps\, or anything you would like to bring along\, please do as this will add a very personal touch. \nThis project could stretch much further than the time in the workshop\, if you would like to extend it\, or it can be utilised as an addition to another piece of work if you would like. \n  \nAilish Henderson \nAilish Henderson is a Narrative artist and writer\, who quietly questions the impact life’s events have on our own individual story lines. Using a wealth of inspiration\, including a specific interest in familial contexts\, she creates visual moments of matter. \nHaving a strong education within the Fine Arts\, she couples this with her later Textile and Mixed Media experience. In a threefold marriage\, the plaits this together during her teaching and lecture sessions. In 2024 she published her first title Narrative Textiles: Tell Your Story in Mixed Media and Stitch (Batsford\, 2024). She writes for FAIRE\, Embroidery\, Selvedge amongst others. She has had four solo exhibitions to date as well as traveling overseas to exhibit her work. In 2025 she began her studies again\, an MSc in Narrative Futures within the arts to further strengthen her own practice. \nProject reveal:  \n   \nWhether we are aware of it or not\, we all have a story to tell. Learn how to use inspirational collage resources\, along with your own photographs\, memorabilia\, and any treasures you wish to bring along to inspire you and incorporate into your artworks created within the session. This is visual storytelling at its best. \nBefore you arrive\, you may wish to contemplate all that inspires you personally. Is it family? Pets? Friends? Life experiences? Maybe a simple garden gander. Within this workshop\, you will be using a narrative pack\, prescribed and gifted to you by Ailish with key materials (imagine lace\, silk offcuts\, collage particles and fibres with meaning). You will use these\, along with any items you wish to bring along which are personal to you\, such as collage materials or even a photocopied letter from a loved one\, even grandmothers lace. What is lovely about this class\, is that no perfection is intended; the piece you make is to be a moment\, a memory\, for you to curate. Ailish’s book Narrative Textiles: Tell your Story in Mixed Media and Stitch describe thematically much of Ailish’s work and can be a source of support for your learning. You may wish to view this before the workshop\, if possible. \nAilish Henderson is a narrative-based artist\, most recognised for her Stitched Collage Portraits. She spends her time developing her work\, in tandem with writing for such publications as Embroidery\, published by the Embroiderers’ Guild. \nAll materials will be provided\, however the ones stated below are for reference if you wish to bring any along to the session yourself. \n• Reference photographs of your subject \n• Personal source material\, such as travel memorabilia\, tickets\, or old clothing \n————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– \nPayment & Booking Information \nTo reserve your spot\, a £300 non-refundable deposit can now be paid either by Bank Transfer or via a secured PayPal link (details below) \nBank Transfer Details: (If paying by bank transfer\, please email enquiries@artandcraftretreats.co.uk to confirm payment has been sent. We will reply with confirmation.) \nAccount Name: Arts and Crafts Retreats LTD \nSort Code: 04-00-03 \nAccount Number: 04487572 \nPayment Reference: Your Name \nPayPal Link: \nhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/27QKFBBZNAVFQ \nNew for 2026 – Payment Plans\nIf you’d like to pay for the retreat using a payment plan\, we can offer monthly payments via bank transfer. Simply email us and we’ll be happy to arrange this for you (enquiries@artandcraftretreats.co.uk) \nEnquiries / Further Information \nIf you have any questions or require any further information\, please feel free to contact us at enquiries@artandcraftretreats.co.uk\, or visit our website www.artandcraftretreats.co.uk for details on all future retreats and featured tutors. \nThe Art and Craft Retreats Team  \n————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– \n**Terms and Conditions** \nTo secure your place\, a £300 non-refundable deposit is required.\nThe final balance is due 10 weeks before the retreat.\nCancellations after the final payment are non-refundable.\nPayment plans can be arranged on request. \n*A full list of T+C’s are available on the company website* \nWe advise all guests to purchase adequate travel insurance at the time of booking. This will ensure you are covered in the event of illness\, unexpected travel issues\, or the need to cancel. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://artandcraftretreats.co.uk/event/love-of-stitch/
LOCATION:The Grange Hotel\, Grange Hotel\, Station Square\,\, Grange-over-Sands\, Lake District\, LA11 6EJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Embroidery and Textiles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artandcraftretreats.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Webite-Photo-Retreat-Page.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="James Wheeler":MAILTO:enquiries@artandcraftretreats.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T150619
CREATED:20250822T082713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T105051Z
UID:10000010-1781884800-1782147600@artandcraftretreats.co.uk
SUMMARY:Luxury Crochet Retreat - 19th-22nd June - Grange-Over-Sands
DESCRIPTION:Luxury Crochet Retreat – 19th-22nd June 2026 – The Grange Hotel – Grange-over-Sands\, Lake District The Grange Hotel \n     \nUnwind\, create and crochet in style! \nEscape to the Lake District to a luxury crochet retreat where yarn\, creativity and breathtaking scenery come together. Across the weekend\, you’ll be guided through inspiring workshops by three expert tutors\, surrounded by fellow makers\, and the tranquillity of the Lake District. With every stitch\, enjoy the chance to slow down\, indulge in beautiful materials\, and take home both new skills and treasured handmade pieces. \nWhether you’re new to crochet or a yarn pro – this retreat promises to have something for everyone! \n**This crochet retreat is open to all skill levels\, and we’ll kick things off with a relaxed two-hour beginner session perfect for complete begginers or anyone who needs a refresher** \nWith limited spaces available\, this is a rare opportunity totreat yourself to something truly special. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it! \n What to Expect: Full Package \n\n3-night cost (residential package) = £899 for single occupancy (accessible\, double/twin available upon request)\nLocation: The Grange Hotel\, Lake District\nDates: 19th-22th June 2026\nAll meals included – breakfast\, lunch\, dinner and refreshments\nWorkshops led by 3 expert tutors: Sam Sabido\, Claire Montgomerie and Claire Gelder \nAll materials included\nFree parking at the venue.\nAn opportunity to relax\, create\, and connect in luxury.\n\nWhat to Expect: Non-Residential stay (for 2 days) \n\n2 day full workshop and instruction = £499\nLocation: The Grange Hotel\, Lake District\nDates: 20th and 21stth June 2026\nLunch each day and refreshements throughtout the 2 days\nWorkshops led by 3 expert tutors: Sam Sabido\, Claire Montgomerie and Claire Gelder \nAll materials included\nFree parking at the venue.\nAn opportunity to relax\, create\, and connect in luxury.\n\n————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– \nDiscover your expert tutors for the retreat \nSam Sabido \nSam Sabido is a crochet designer\, author\, and passionate teacher known for her creative approach to modern crochet. As the author of the bestselling My Granny Square Wardrobe\, Sam has inspired makers of all levels to explore colour\, texture\, and wearable design.A regular guest on Sewing Street and Yarn Lane\, she shares her latest projects\, techniques\, and on-air tutorials\, guiding viewers through makes such as her popular Beaded Flower Bag and Sail Away Crochet Top. Sam’s warm teaching style and love for the craft make her a trusted voice in the crochet community. \nProject: You will crochet your own Sunshine Shrug. This will be designed especially for the OACR and so the exact design won’t be revealed until you arrive but the style will be very similar to the one pictured. The shrug will be constructed from large\, lacy floral granny squares. Sam will teach you how to make the granny squares and how to join them to assemble them into a shrug to fit you. You will need to finish it in your own time but you will learn all the skills necessary to do this and it is a surprisingly quick and easy make! \n   \n📸 Instagram: @samsabidocrochet \nClaire Montgomerie – is a textiles designer\, author\, stylist\, teacher and craft editor. She has authored and edited many craft books and magazines\, is a stylist for craft publications and has been teaching knitting and crochet workshops for over 20 years. \nHer latest titles are The Beginners Guide to Crochet by Search Press and the bestselling Granny Square Card Deck series\, which now consists of three titles: The Granny Square Card Deck\, The Granny Square Flowers Card Deck and the Granny Square Stitches Card deck.\nProject: Choose a project from one of her three bestselling Granny Square card decks and create a stunning crochet piece. \n    \n📸 Instagram:@clairemontyknits \nClaire Gelder – is the founder of Wool Couture and a bestselling author with Search Press\, known for bringing traditional crafts like knitting\, crochet\, and macramé into the modern age with style and creativity. A former NHS Director turned creative entrepreneur\, Claire appeared on BBC’s Dragons’ Den in 2017\, securing investment to grow her award-winning brand. Passionate about the therapeutic benefits of making\, she inspires others to find joy\, mindfulness\, and connection through craft. \nProject: Create an exclusive crochet sheep\, inspired by the Lake District. All materials provided. \n   \n📸 Instagram:@clairegelder_uk  \n————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– \nBooking and Payment Details \nSecure your place today by paying via Bank Transfer or PayPal. You’ll find all the details below. \nThere are 2 payment options. You can secure your place with a non-refundable deposit of £300 or you can pay in full. You can choose which works best for you and complete this booking process by following the Paypal link provided or paying via bank transfer. \nBank Transfer Details: \n(If paying by bank transfer\, please email enquiries@artandcraftretreats.co.uk to confirm payment has been sent. We will reply with confirmation.) \nAccount Name: Arts and Crafts Retreats LTD \nSort Code: 04-00-03 \nAccount Number: 04487572 \nPayment Reference: Your Name \nPayPal Link: \nhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/SKGQXYH374UF8 \nNew for 2026 – Payment Plans\nIf you’d like to pay for the retreat using a payment plan\, we can offer monthly payments via bank transfer. Simply email us and we’ll be happy to arrange this for you (enquiries@artandcraftretreats.co.uk) \nEnquiries / Further Information \nIf you have any questions or require any further information\, please feel free to contact us at enquiries@artandcraftretreats.co.uk\, or visit our website www.artandcraftretreats.co.uk for details on all future retreats and featured tutors. \nThe Art and Craft Retreats Team \n————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– \n  \n**Terms and Conditions** \nTo secure your place\, a £300 non-refundable deposit is required. The final balance is due 10 weeks before the retreat. Cancellations after the final payment are non-refundable. Payment plans can be arranged if needed. \n“We advise all guests to purchase adequate travel insurance at the time of booking. This will ensure you are covered in the event of illness\, unexpected travel issues\, or the need to cancel.” \n*A full list of terms and conditions is listed under the ‘Terms and Conditions* on the company website \n 
URL:https://artandcraftretreats.co.uk/event/luxury-crochet-retreat/
LOCATION:The Grange Hotel\, Grange Hotel\, Station Square\,\, Grange-over-Sands\, Lake District\, LA11 6EJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Crochet and Knitting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artandcraftretreats.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Crochet-Retreat-Sales-Page-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="James Wheeler":MAILTO:enquiries@artandcraftretreats.co.uk
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR