Festive Stitching and York Christmas Markets
Soak up the medieval charm of York on this 5-night festive stitching holiday with Carolyn Forster. Discover the delights of York’s Christmas Markets as you wander through the alpine chalets, admire local handmade crafts and pick up some unique stocking fillers! Enjoy a guided walking tour of York, a visit to the Quilters Guild Museum and stitching workshops with Carolyn.
Your Tour Includes
- 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 evening meals
- Workshops with Carolyn Forster, kit included
- Entrance fees and excursions
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
Carolyn Forster
Carolyn Forster is a quilt designer, teacher and author from Tunbridge Wells in Kent. Since self-publishing her first book ‘Quilting on the Go’ in 2007, Carolyn has written ten more patchwork and quilting books with Search Press in the UK and Landauer Publishing in the USA. She has been a regular project contributor for magazines in the UK, including Today's Quilter, as well as abroad.
Carolyn's quilts are an eclectic mix of fabrics, a posh way to say she makes scrappy quilts, and they always have their roots from some point in the past, being inspired by quilt makers who have gone before us. Accessibility is Carolyn’s key philosophy with her teaching, demystifying techniques to allow every quilter to discover their own voice.
Teaching for Arena travel is a great opportunity to combine her love of travel and stitching and the projects for these trips will reflect and explore techniques from Quilting on the Go.
Itinerary
Meet Carolyn Forster and your Tour Manager at the Hilton York Hotel. This evening enjoy dinner with your fellow stitchers.
Includes Dinner
The medieval walled city of York is beautifully decorated this time of year, and what better way to explore than on a guided walking tour with a local guide? Stroll through York’s snickelways, uncover its medieval history, and visit several fabric shops. End at the iconic St Nicholas Fair, where you will have the rest of the day at leisure to wander through the alpine chalets, enjoy the scents of spiced mulled wine and delicious food, and pick up some festive goodies.
Includes Breakfast
Included Highlights
We start today with a visit to the Quilters Guild Museum to see some of their historic collection. With one of the curators, we will see how the collection shows various styles and techniques from across the ages. This afternoon, we will return to the hotel for our first workshop with Carolyn.
Includes Breakfast
Included Highlights
Today we will continue our projects with Carolyn at the hotel. You can also explore York at your own leisure. Why not visit York Castle Museum and admire their costume and textile display or return to the Christmas Markets for some more shopping?
This evening, we will enjoy a farewell dinner together.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before saying goodbye to your fellow stitchers as your festive stitching holiday comes to an end.
Includes Breakfast
Perfect for Textile Lovers
Uniquely created for textile lovers, this Stitchtopia textile holiday is the perfect way to discover fascinating fabrics and cultures, whilst travelling to some of the world’s most inspiring places. Our talented stitching expert will be on hand throughout the holiday and host creative workshops with beautifully designed projects inspired by your travels.
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Hilton York Hotel.
Hilton York
Located inside the 2000 year old city walls, next to Clifford’s Tower, is the Hilton York Hotel. The York Castle Museum, restaurants and bars are all within walking distance. The hotel offers modern rooms, a restaurant, lounge and bar.
Hotel Facilities
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General
- 4 Star
- Bar
- Restaurant
Room
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Telephone
- Chargable WiFi
- Iron or Trouser Press
Service
- Room Service Available
- Laundry Service
- Gym
Hotel
- Bar
- Restaurant
