Christmas Craft Weekend in the Cotswolds

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Embrace your creative side and get into the festive spirit with a Christmas Craft Weekend in the Cotswolds. Stay three nights at Harrington House, our Grade-II listed retreat in the beautiful town of Bourton-the-Water and enjoy morning or afternoon craft sessions plus free time to explore the stunning countryside surroundings on self-guided walks. Led by expert tutors Emma and Melinda from local craft hub Larkswold, fun workshops cover festive block printing and Christmas wreath making, and you’ll leave with creations guaranteed to give your home a wow-factor festive feel.


What You’ll Love

  • Creating a beautiful Christmas wreath and festive block printed items to take home  

  • Learning skills from expert tutors, who will guide you through creating your piece from start to finish 

  • Sharing inspiration and ideas with fellow crafters 

  • Getting into the creative spirit with like-minded guests 


What's Included

  • Comfortable en-suite accommodation in our country house

  • Cream tea on arrival day

  • Cooked or continental breakfast every morning

  • Daily packed lunches

  • Three-course evening meals, plus tea & coffee

  • Expert tuition and all necessary equipment/materials for the given craft workshops

  • Easy-to-follow routes, maps, and information available in our Discovery Point if you want to explore independently


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Check-in at the hotel is available from 16:00. If you are a member you can arrive at the house from 14:00. Enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 16:30 and meet other guests.

Craft Workshop:  

In this fun and rewarding block printing workshop, you’ll print lovely festive patterns onto a choice of objects. The creative process starts with trying layouts and pattern repeats in on scrap fabric, before you start on your actual items. You’ll love choosing colours and designing your layout, and at the end of the workshop you’ll have unique items handmade by you, to show off at home or give as gifts. You can choose to work with what’s provided or bring your own textile items with you to print on if you like.  Choose from: up to 6 napkins and a table runner; up to 4 tea towels or tote bags; or an apron plus two other items.  Additionally, you can print a Christmas stocking and as many cards as you like during the workshop. 

 

All materials and equipment are provided, and no experience is necessary as there will be a step-by-step demonstration of each stage. You will be allocated a morning or afternoon two to three-hour workshop session with one of our craft tutors, Melinda or Emma from Larkswold Creative Workshops. The rest of your time is free for you to do as you please. Perhaps explore the local area, or if you prefer, you could visit our dedicated Discovery Point to enjoy one of our self-guided walks.    

Craft Workshop:  

Spend time playing with design and decorations as you create your very own Christmas wreath with Melinda or Emma from Larkswold Creative Workshops. All the materials, equipment and tuition will be provided for you to make a festive Christmas wreath using fresh foliage and a choice of gorgeous festive decorations such as dried citrus fruit, pinecones, ribbons and cinnamon sticks, which are so evocative of the season. Come away with a beautiful wreath that will be much admired by friends and neighbours when it graces your front door!  

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home.

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Packing list - Christmas Craft Weekend

The UK has a famously unpredictable climate so it's best to be prepared for weather that’s sunny one minute and raining the next. To make it easier, here’s a list of items you should consider packing.

Essentials
For self-guided walking should you choose:

  • Suitable footwear such as waterproof walking boots that provide ankle support and good grip 
  • Waterproof and windproof jacket
  • Comfortable clothing (jeans & waterproof capes are not suitable) 
  • Mid-layer(s) to keep you warm. Fleeces make a good choice
  • Waterproof overtrousers 
  • Gloves and a warm hat
  • Rucksack with waterproof liner
  • Flask for hot drinks  
  • Water bottle (at least 1 litre capacity) 

Recommended
For crafting:

  • Battery powered craft lamp
  • Closed toe shoes

For self-guided walking should you choose:

  • Walking poles are useful, particularly for descents
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera

Carbon Footprint

We see it as our responsibility to minimise our emissions, not just for this year but every year to come. Our work with sustainability experts, ecollective, has enabled us to measure our carbon footprint and create a strategy to reduce the carbon intensity of our product by 5% each year. Our ambition is to be net zero by 2040 – earlier if we can.

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Christmas Craft Weekend in the Cotswolds

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