Crow Wood Hotel & Spa

Totally Crewel Work Residential Retreat: October 2024

An immersive Crewel Work experience based on the Rachel Kay Shuttleworth Textile Collection

October 6-12, 2024

Gawthrope Hall

Crow Wood Hotel & Spa, Lancashire

Crewel Work

From $4,545

Deposit £500

With the Following Tutors

Harriet Roberts
Phillipa Turnbull

Retreat Overview

Immerse yourself in the art of crewel embroidery at our Totally Crewel Work Retreat, from October 6th to 12th, 2024. Set in the serene surroundings of the Lancashire, this retreat offers a week of intensive crewel work workshops led by expert tutor Phillipa Turnbull and master stitcher Harriet Roberts.

Dive deep into traditional techniques and explore new designs in a supportive and inspiring environment. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow enthusiasts, exquisite accommodations, and delicious meals.

With a focus on creativity and skill-building, this retreat promises a fulfilling and enriching experience for all levels of embroiderers.

The Details

Full Itinerary

October 6-12, 2024

Day 1 - ARRIVAL
The retreat starts at 5.00pm at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa.

Day 2 - TUITION
Morning tuition with Phillipa or Harriet. Evening lecture.

Day 3 - TUITION
Morning tuition with Phillipa or Harriet. Evening lecture.

Day 4 - EXCURSION
Study day at the Gawthorpe Study Centre and Gawthorpe Hall.

Day 5 - TUITION
Morning tuition with Phillipa or Harriet. Evening lecture.

Day 6 - TUITION
Morning tuition with Phillipa or Harriet. Evening lecture.

Day 7 - DEPARTURE
Retreat ends at Crow Wood Hotel at 9am. Onward travel included to local train stations.

Tuition

Crewel Work will be the topic of the week throughout your workshops, lectures, and excursions, as we dive into the outstanding Gawthorpe Crewel Work created by the Honourable Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth.

Your tutors are Phillipa Turnbull and our Master Stitcher Harriet Roberts. During your classes, you will enjoy stitching two designs, one based on the original Gawthorpe Hall bedhanging and the other from a recently discovered cushion cover.

What's Included

Accommodation & Food
Full board accommodation.

Tuition & Kits
6 full days of tuition, workshop kits, loan of a frames, magnifying light and other equipment, refreshments during class, and a goody bag.

Excursions & Lectures
Local needlework excursions and informal stitching sessions, as well as optional walks and cultural visits.

Travel
Travel as per the programme. Group transfers from and to Edinburgh Airport and local transport links.

Arrival & Departure

Arrival
The retreat will officially begin at 5pm on Sunday 6th October 2024 at the Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort, Holme Road, Burnley, BB12 0RT.

Departure
The retreat will officially end at 9am on Saturday 12th October 2024.

Additional Nights
For those wishing to arrive a day or two early, you are welcome to book additional nights. If you wish to do this, please contact us as soon as possible.

Free parking is available on site. The nearest mainline train station is Burnley Manchester Road. The nearest international airport is Manchester.

Workshop Designs

A Crewel Work Extravagance from Gawthrope Hall

Gawthorpe Peacock with Phillipa Turnbull

This woodland scene is inspired by a set of recently discovered seat cushion covers at Gawthorpe Hall. The design incorporates several elements found in the bedhanging, including a pomegranate and several cherries that can also be found in the earlier designs of this series.

Gawthorpe Parrot with Harriet Roberts

This design has been especially designed to cover all the skills and techniques needed to tackle one of Rachel Kay Shuttleworth’s heroic embroidery achievements, the bedhanging found in her grand bedroom in Gawthorpe Hall. The composition includes 12 of the most commonly used crewel work stitches - which makes it the perfect design to start or master your craft!

The Heritage

Gawthorpe Hall

A Grade I listed building in the heart of the English county of Lancashire, Gawthorpe Hall is an Elizabethan Mansion that was once home to 20th Century maker, teacher, philanthropist and social activist, The Honourable Rachel Kay Shuttleworth (1886-1967).

The Gawthorpe Textile Collection is a registered charity Founded by Rachel Kay Shuttleworth to teach, to support creativity and wellbeing, to support employability, to preserve traditional craft skills and to share knowledge, skills and expertise across cultures.

Crow Wood Hotel & Spa, Burnley

This brand new luxury hotel is set in 40 acres of private parkland in Burnley, Lancashire, within the Crow Wood resort. With spectacular views of Pendle Hill and the surrounding countryside, Crow Wood is a most wonderful place in which to spend your leisure time.

What's Included

Accommodation & Food
6 nights full board accommodation throughout (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and refreshment break during class included)*
Tuition & Kits
4 full days of tuition, 1 workshop kit, loan of a frames, magnifying light and other equipment, and a goody bag.
Excursions & Lectures
Mid-week excursion to the Gawthorpe Textile Collection Study Centre and Gawthorpe Hall itself.
Travel
Coach travel to and from Gawthorpe on our excursion day. Transfers from local train stations are available

*Air Travel, extra hotel expenses and tips are not included

*Option to attend as a non-resident participant

Meet your tutors

Harriet Roberts

Harriet Roberts is has been a great friend and supported of the Crewel Work Company for over 15 years. We are extremely excited to welcome her to teach for us officially in the UK for the very first time during our Gawthorpe Hall Totally Crewel Work Residential Retreat.
Learn More About Harriet Roberts

Phillipa Turnbull

The founder of the business over 30 years ago, Phillipa has experienced the ups and downs of the embroidery industry. As well as tutoring, and overseeing both teams, Phillipa drives product development.
Learn More About Phillipa Turnbull

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