Craft Sanctuary Embroidery Retreat, Warwick

3rd – 5th September 2021

Based in the Warwickshire countryside, this autumn retreat is the ideal opportunity to learn a new skill or indulge in your favourite hobby with Royal School of Needlework tutor, Helen McCook.

Enjoy inspirational embroidery workshops with Helen McCook
Stay full board in a carefully chosen, 4-star hotel
Based in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside
Enjoy complimentary use of the hotel’s leisure facilities

Craft Sanctuary Autumn Embroidery Retreat

A new venue for Craft Sanctuary in 2021, Chesford Grange Hotel combines the character of a historic manor house with bright, contemporary design surrounded by 17 acres of countryside. This 2-night retreat is the ideal opportunity to meet like-minded people, learn a new skill or indulge in your favourite hobby.

Jacobean Crewel work workshops
"This ‘Curly Leaf’ crewel work kit is an original design created by Helen McCook which has drawn its inspiration from embroidery of the Jacobean period in Britain. It is bold, voluptuous and abundant with its motifs and celebrates the movement and strongly feminine lines for which Jacobean embroidery is so synonymous.

The class offers a range of surface stitch styles which means that you can be introduced to a few different approaches to working surface embroidery. Each stitch will be demonstrated and explained and then Helen will work around the group to give individual attention to your tension/style/technique to help with your development. She will also discuss some of the background history of design and embroidery of this period whilst you stitch." - Helen McCook

DAY 1: Arrival
Make your own way to Chesford Grange, arriving from 3pm.

This evening is a chance to meet your fellow crafters for dinner which is served from 7pm.
DAY 2: Embroidery Workshops
After breakfast, enjoy a full day of workshops with Helen McCook. We will break for a buffet lunch at the hotel and enjoy a snack of tea, coffee, mineral water, biscuits and fruit during the day.

Dinner will be served in the hotel from 7pm.
DAY 3: Embroidery Workshops
After breakfast, enjoy a full day of workshops with Helen McCook. We will break for a buffet lunch at the hotel and enjoy a snack of tea, coffee, mineral water, biscuits and fruit during the day.

Our final workshop will come to end at 4pm, when you can depart at leisure.

Helen McCook

Helen McCook is an international textile artist, lecturer, tutor and author of the Royal School of Needlework’s Essential Stitch Guide to Gold Work. She is a member of the Guild of Master Craftsmen and was recently named the 2019 Embroidery Designer of the Year at the National Needlecraft Awards. She runs her own embroidery school; Traditional Textiles School and works commercially under Helen McCook Embroidery.

Helen originally trained in printed & dyed textiles with art history before graduating from the Royal School of Needlework apprenticeship in traditional hand embroidery at Hampton Court Palace. She has worked commercially & taught/lectured nationally & internationally since 2000. She was honoured to be part of the RSN team who helped create the embroidery for the wedding dress, veil & shoes for Katherine Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge’s marriage to HRH Prince William. She was the first artist in residence for the Scottish National Portrait Gallery and her work is in private collections worldwide.

Dates:

3rd September 2021: 3 days

Prices:

All prices listed below are per person unless otherwise stated
Twin/double share: £395
Double room for sole use: £495
Superior room supplement: £25 per room
Non-crafter discount: £25
Deposit: £150

If you would like to extend your stay, please contact us to request prices for additional nights.

Our 'Stitch Together' Programme

Our ‘Stitch Together' Programme helps our guests with the costs of a single occupancy room. If you are a single traveller but would be willing to share a room with a fellow crafter, please let us know and we will get in touch if anyone else joins the programme for the same tour.

Overview

The wonderful 4-star Chesford Grange Hotel boasts the most picturesque location. Tranquilly situated in 17 acres of beautiful grounds on the banks of the River Avon in the town of Kenilworth, it combines modern elegance with historic character.

The hotel boasts 205 spacious bedrooms and is surrounded by countryside for a peaceful night’s sleep.

Hotel Facilities & Amenities

Chesford Grand has exceptional leisure facilities which are complimentary for guests. These include an indoor pool with a steam room, heated loungers and a state-of-the-art gym. Why not treat yourself to a pamper in the Elemis Spa whilst you are there?

The Manor and Terrace Bar serves a delicious variety of food and light bites during the day if you wish to relax and enjoy the scenery and facilities in this excellent hotel and grounds. River Room Restaurant serves modern food with fresh produce and overlooks the beautiful gardens. Guests can also relax on its terraces in summer.

Room Facilities & Amenities

All rooms are equipped with the following facilities:

En suite with bath or shower, complimentary toiletries, hairdryer
High speed WIFI
Tea and coffee making facilities
Air conditioning
Safety deposit box
Ironing facilities
TV with radio channels
Telephone

Room Types

Choose our standard room type for an enjoyable stay in comfortable surroundings, or upgrade to add a little extra luxury to your holiday.

Please note, not all room types may be available on this holiday - please check the 'dates and prices' page above to see room options for this holiday.

Classic Rooms
These comfortable rooms measure approximately 6.5 x 3.9 square metres and are available as a twin/double share or for sole use.

Deluxe Rooms
Deluxe rooms feature additional living space with handcrafted furniture and beds with glass headboards. They are approximately 7.1 x 3.9 square metres and include additional facilities such as a fridge with complimentary mineral water, quality linen, large LCD TV and bathroom with slippers. You can also enjoy a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside. These rooms are available as a twin/double share or for sole use.

King Superior Rooms
Enjoy elegance and sophistication with a stay in a Superior room featuring an extra dimension of luxury for added comfort and exclusivity. They are over 7.8 x 7.2 square metres and include additional facilities such as a fridge with complimentary drinks selection, quality linen, large LCD TV and bathroom with slippers. You can also enjoy a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside. These rooms are available as a king to share or for sole use.