Colourful Crochet Flowers Weekend
Take some time out from the hustle and bustle of daily life and learn from Emma how to make an assortment of 3D flowers to create a beautiful wreath. Each flower will use a different technique that will give you the confidence to tackle just about any flower pattern. Add some crochet leaves and decorative sprigs and you will leave with your bouquet of flowers arranged in a wreath.
Your Tour Includes
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, starting with dinner on Friday and ending with lunch on Sunday
- 2 days tuition with Emma Leith, kit included
- Tea/coffee during workshops
- Complementary WIFI
- Use of the hotel leisure facilities (subject to availability); gym, heated indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna & steam room
Emma Leith
Emma Leith is a crochet designer, author and regular contributor to Simply Crochet Magazine (Immediate Media). Her work is a celebration of colour and an expression of her desire to create meaning and joy in all that she does. Inspired by Einsteins quote “Creativity is contagious pass it on” participants in her workshops feel treasured and valued by her happy demeanour and upbeat approach. Emma’s focus on the mindfulness aspect of working with yarn and colour gives an added dimension to her classes where participants enjoy a warm welcome, a space to breathe and a boost in confidence.
Internationally renowned for her yarn-bombing exploits Emma has worked on numerous large scale commissioned yarn installations and gives regular talks and presentations on this popular movement. She works closely with Rico Design Yarns, Deramores and Simply Crochet producing projects that keep crochet fresh and exciting as it continues to enjoy its resurgence in popularity.
Itinerary
Check in to your room from 3pm. Meet with your expert, retreat manager and fellow guests at dinner this evening.
Includes Dinner
Introducing the delights of working 3D flowers we begin our wreath with a simple 8 petal flower to familiarise ourselves with working a continuous spiral, working into back and or front loops and finishing with French knots. We will then progress onto large daisies and learn how to adapt the middle to create a flatter or rounder centre. This will help you gain confidence to branch out and experiment with making your own versions.
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Includes Dinner
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Working from all that we learned on day one we begin with double headed flowers working two rounds for the petals and play with different stitches to make larger and smaller petals. We then continue with little rose buds, leaves and little decorative sprigs before assembling our flowers onto the wreath.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
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Tour Notes: Although there are no mobility requirements for this tour, please note that you will need to be able to make your own way between our workshop room, your bedroom and the restaurant, which could involve walks of up to 5 minutes. If you require full disabled access, please check with us before booking.
Created for Crocheters
Uniquely crafted for lovers of crochet, this Stitchtopia crochet holiday is the ideal opportunity to meet like-minded crafters and indulge in your favourite hobby. Our talented crochet expert will be on hand throughout the holiday and host inspirational workshops with a beautifully designed project to spark your creativity.
Accommodation
You will be staying at the 4-star Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club for 2 nights.