At present - the only Sewing Retreats that I am taking part in are:
CREATIVE SEWING WEEKENDS 2024
We have some great weekends this year. All will be held at the New Place Hotel, Shirrel Heath, Near Wickham, Hampshire. We are also offering the option of extending the weekend by coming for additional tuition on the Friday 10am – 3.30pm (with those opting for Traditional weekend joining the class at 3.30 – 5.30pm).
26 – 28th April 2024
Lets Get Curvy! With Jennie Rayment
Stagger along a Drunkards Path. Meander along an Uneven Nine Patch, explore a Tucked-Up Circle, play with those awkward curved seams and learn the easy way to piece! Work in the round, either in a Traditional or more Modern arrangement. Explore the many variations and possibilities available when you go round in circles deliberately!!! Alternatively - come and do your own project and enjoy the 'pieceful' surroundings!
Dressmaking Portfolio 2 with Wendy Gardiner
Come and add to your dressmaking knowledge and learn some new techniques that can be used in future projects. We will cover collars and cuffs with plackets, godets, facings plus some pattern alterations such as full bust. You will make samples to add to your repertoire so will be ready to include them in future makes. OR of course, if you wish to come with a garment to make, Wendy can help you achieve professional looking results.
Lovely Lingerie on an Overlocker with Lorna Knight
Come and enjoy a weekend making practical pyjamas, a pretty nightie or some lovely lingerie. Lorna will demonstrate some useful overlocking techniques which you can incorporate into your project (or not) if you wish! She has two patterns that she suggests: Vogue Pattern 1834 or McCalls 8056).
20 – 22nd September 2024
Nothing like a little Stripping with Jennie Rayment
Got a Jelly Roll lurking or maybe a bunch of left-over strips? Come along and play! Utilise the pieces in a variety of ways from a collection of fast to piece Jelly Roll designs or maybe try your hand at Bargello or Log Cabins, Pineapple to Irish Chain and so much more. It's the most fun you can have with your clothes on!!
Dressmaking Capsule Wardrobe Garments with Wendy Gardiner
Come and make a few staples to mix and match in your wardrobe – from easy silky top, to shift or A-line dress, unlined jacket or palazzo pants. The choice is yours but Wendy will help with the construction, with tips and techniques to get professional results that fit! It’s a great opportunity to make something new whilst mastering new techniques.
Create a Fabric Scrapbook with Kim Edith
Create a Stitchbook using your own photos to celebrate your family, record a memorable holiday or tell a personal story. Stitchbooking is a fusion between scrapbooking and textile art and features blank fabric books that can be decorated using a wide variety of textile techniques. Learn how to transfer your photos onto fabric, create interesting page backgrounds and create text to explain your story. A great way to use fabric scraps and some of the buttons, ribbons and embellishments that you’ve been hoarding! NB: You’ll need to buy a blank Stitchbook (or make one from Kim Edith’s Ravelin sewing pattern before you arrive) and bring any fabric scraps you want to use, but all other materials will be included.
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The venue
The weekends are held at the New Place Hotel, Shirrel Heath (near Wickham, Hampshire). This splendid listed hotel has a purpose built conference centre, excellent leisure suite and well equipped bedrooms with en-suite facilities. The hotel is fabulously decorated and is the location of breakfast and dinner. Our workshops are held in the well equipped, light and roomy conference rooms. And to relax, there is a large leisure suite with pool, Jacuzzi, gym etc etc – oh and there’s a nice bar!
The price for the weekend is just £425 per person. We also offer day rates for those not wishing to stay, and partner rates for those who wish to bring a partner. Great news is that the weekend starts at 2pm Friday – with arrival and settle in, then a 2 hour class from 3.30-5.30. We finish at 4pm Sunday
What’s included:
- 2 or 3 nights accommodation at the New Place Hotel, Shirrel Heath (near Wickham, Hampshire). This fabulous listed hotel has a purpose-built conference centre, excellent leisure suite and beautifully appointed rooms with en-suite, tea and coffee facilities, single occupancy (unless you choose to share)
- Full board – (Ultimate weekend, 3 nights B&B with dinner, and lunch on Friday, Sat and Sunday, tuition Friday - Sunday; Enhanced weekend 2 nights Fri & Sat B&B with dinner and lunches; and extra tuition 10am – 5.30pm on Friday; Basic weekend - 2 nights Fri & Sat B&B with dinner and lunches Friday, Sat and Sunday. Tuition starting at 3.30pm on Friday.
- Coffee/tea available throughout the day in a Coffee Lounge.
- Mid morning and mid afternoon snacks
- Tuition: Ultimate weekend – 3 days; Enhanced 3 days, Basic 2 ½ days of tuition with expert tutors Friday 3.30 - 5.30pm, Saturday 9 –5pm, Sunday 9 – 4pm.
- Well equipped roomy conference rooms with great lighting and plenty of power points!
- Evening entertainment on Friday and Saturday
- Free WiFi throughout the venue
- Free parking
- Free to use Leisure suite with pool, sauna and well equipped gym (towels provided)
- Beautiful grounds for walks
Package prices:
Ultimate weekend – £625 - arriving Thursday PM, settle in, have two course dinner and wake up to a full English or continental breakfast, tuition starting 10am Friday, then Saturday 9 – 5pm, Sunday 9am – 4pm.
Enhanced Weekend – £523 - arriving Friday 9am to set up and tuition start at 10am – 5.30pm, Sat 9am – 5pm, Sunday 9am – 4pm. 2 nights full board and lunches as above.
Basic Weekend – £445 - arriving after 2pm on Friday for intro to the class starting at 3.30 on Friday – 5.30pm, Sat 9am – 5pm, Sunday 9am – 4pm 2 nights full board and lunches as above.
Your Hosts
The event is hosted by Wendy Gardiner and Jennie Rayment, who are on hand throughout the weekend to ensure you have a relaxing, trouble-free weekend. Spaces are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment. (Subject to usual terms and conditions)
Contact Wendy on: Tel: 07890 850353 or Jennie on 01243 374860 respectively.
Email: wagardiner@ntlworld.com
Post: Creative Sewing Weekends, 7 Lockerley Road, Havant, PO9 2HD
Booking Form
26 – 28th April 2024 Jennie Lets Get Curvy …….. Wendy Dressmaking Portfolio 2 …….. Lorna Lovely Lingerie on an Overlocker …...
20 – 22nd September 2024 Jennie Stripping …….. Wendy Dressmaking Capsule …….. Kim Fabric Scrapbooking …...
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- Basic weekend £445 each weekend £………. OR as a day delegate at £250 per weekend £……….
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- Accompanying partners £320 £……….
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