Stitch Yourself Happy – Stitching & Pilates
Numerous studies have shown that crafting is just as beneficial for your personal wellbeing and mental health as Pilates, yoga and mindfulness are for both physical and mental health. Our Stitch yourself Happy holidays combine craft sessions with our most popular experts with mind & body sessions from experienced qualified tutors to leave you relaxed and refreshed and full of crafting inspiration!
Your Tour Includes
- 2 nights full board accommodation, starting with dinner on arrival day and ending with lunch on departure day
- 2 half day craft workshops with our expert
- 2 Pilates sessions with Rosalind Hoyes
- Use of the hotel leisure facilities (subject to availability); gym, heated indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna & steam room
- Complimentary WIFI
Janet Clare
Janet Clare is an artist, textile designer, teacher, author, quilter and all-round creative thinker. She is inspired by words, sayings and lovely phrases that she comes across and also by children and the joy they find in the mundane.
Janet has created a range of quilt and stitchery patterns, written five books and designed eight fabric collections in collaboration with Moda. Her products retail in quilt shops across the UK and in her online ETSY store, as well as featuring on Create and Craft TV, where Janet presents a live show once a month. Her work features frequently in patchwork and quilting publications and as an experienced speaker and teacher, she regularly hosts talks and workshops at quilt shops, guilds and in her own studio focusing on the design process and the creative techniques she uses.
Rosalind Hoyes
After qualifying with the world renowned Body Control Pilates Association in 2004, Rosalind Hoyes has been teaching Pilates in a vast range of environments worldwide, running her own studio for many years, and latterly teaching in the form of Holidays and Retreats as well as workshops.
Rosalind qualified as an NLP Practitioner in 2010 and, having studied at Bangor University Centre for Mindfulness, has developed an effective teaching technique which, whilst true to Joseph Pilates' Classic Mat series, incorporates her skills as a Mindfulness teacher to align and strengthen both body mind.
Itinerary
Check in to your room from 3pm. Meet your experts, retreat manager and fellow guests over dinner this evening.
Includes Dinner
Hand stitching can be very soothing and meditative, especially if you make an occasion of it. Good quality tools that you enjoy using play a big part in the pleasure of sewing, so treat yourself to a new sharp needle, fine thread and small sharp scissors; really notice and appreciate them each and every time you use them.
English Paper Piecing
Afternoon tea never looked so good! Coasters for your favourite cup and saucer, your teapot and cake stand to be piled high with dainty sandwiches (crusts off please!) and scones for jam and cream.
In Janet’s workshop you will learn the gentle art of English paper piecing to create lovely patchwork coasters hand stitched to a blanket backing.
Rosalind's Pilates workshop will provide a wonderful opportunity to stretch and rebalance both body and mind.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Hand stitching can be very soothing and meditative, especially if you make an occasion of it. Good quality tools that you enjoy using play a big part in the pleasure of sewing, so treat yourself to a new sharp needle, fine thread and small sharp scissors; really notice and appreciate them each and every time you use them.
Harbour Embroidery
Create this wonderful Harbour embroidery evocative of windy days by the coast. The design is a detailed reproduction of a Janet Clare original drawing, perfect to hang in your own home or to give as a lovely handmade gift.
Rosalind's Pilates workshops will provide a wonderful opportunity to stretch and re-balance both mind and body.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Included Highlights
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.
Single Room Supplement from £55.00 (3 days).
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 be staying for 2 nights at the 4-star Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club