Lady Anne`s NeedleworK Retreats

Lady Anne’s NeedleworK Retreats
Explore your embroidery passion in the company of experts
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Lady Anne’s Needlework Retreats were created by Phillipa Turnbull as a means of sharing her passion for the exquisite and rarely seen embroideries that she has found tucked away in the attics of castles for which they were
made. Phillipa’s enthusiasm for researching, conserving, and sharing her knowledge about these textile treasures,
and her ability to bring together the talented experts that she has been fortunate to work with throughout her career,
have enabled her to develop a series of wonderful experiences that enrich the embroiderer’s soul. Join us in 2015!
2015 Retreat Calendar
The Scottish Highlands Tour - June 19-30
Study exquisite embroidery in Scottish castles on this breath-taking tour of the Highlands. Hear expert lecturers and enjoy 12 hours of tuition, plus informal stitching sessions with Phillipa Turnbull and Meredith Willett.
Arts & Crafts In The Lake District - August 23-30
Study and recreate late-19th century embroidery designs during this workshop-focused retreat in the English Lake District. Enjoy 30 hours tuition with Jennifer Adin-Christie, Nicola Jarvis and Phillipa Turnbull.
Lady Anne’s Needlework Retreat - Sept 17-27 (This retreat will now take place in 2016)
Study private embroidery collections in castles in Northern England and Scotland. Learn historic techniques during 12 hours of tuition with expert tutors Phillipa Turnbull, Meredith Willett, and Jacqui Carey.
Limited availability
To secure your place, send your completed booking form to [email protected]
The Scottish Highlands Tour
June 19-30 2015
Join expert tutors Phillipa Turnbull and Meredith Willett on an exciting journey of discovery to explore the remote Highlands of Scotland and enjoy access to rare and beautiful historic needlework collections in spectacular castles such as Blair,
Dunrobin and Glamis. During this tour, you will learn the “how, when and where” of embroidery in Scotland from the 17th
– early 20th Century through a series of private visits to castles and country houses as well as through 12 hours of practical
tuition with our expert tutors and guest lecturers. You will engage with experts in developing your own understanding of
the historic designs and techniques seen in traditional Scottish embroidery and develop an appreciation of their importance
during Scotland’s turbulent past. Experience the unique qualities of Scottish Highland hospitality in our favourite luxury
hotels, and in castles and pretty villages. Be enchanted by the dramatic scenery and textile heritage of this beautiful country.
Signature Moments:
Visit the private embroideries of Cecilia, Countess of Strathmore at Glamis Castle, and Evelyn Countess of
Atholl at Blair Castle.
Recreate, in Crewel Work, the Crown, Rose and Thistle design featured on HRH The Queen Mother’s set of
bed hangings in her childhood home, Glamis Castle, with specialist tutor Phillipa Turnbull
Study the work of Phoebe Anna Traquair and stitch a design from her iconic work, “The Progress of a Soul”
during 6 hours of tuition from researcher and specialist tutor Meredith Willett
Travel in the company of professional embroidery specialists and learn from expert lecturers
Duration: 11 days, 11 nights I Price: £5,850 I Non-stitching partners welcome
Programme*
The Scottish Highlands Tour June 19-30 2015
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Fri 19/06
Sat 20/06
Sun 21/06
Mon 22/06
Tues 23/06
Weds 24/06
Start time
Arrive in own time
09:30
08:30
08:30
09:00
09:30
Morning
Self guided view of
Pheobe Anna
Traquair's work (in
The Scottish National
Gallery)
Rosslyn Chapel
Journey to
Aberdeen with
stop en route
Journey to
Ballindalloch with
stop in Ballater
en route
Class
Lunch in hotel
(not included)
Wemyss School of
Needlework
Late-morning
Shopping in
Edinburgh
Lunch
Lunch in own time
(not included)
Lunch in Edinburgh
(not included)
Lunch at Falkland
Palace
Lunch in Museum
Lunch at
Ballindalloch
Afternoon
Welcome with
Phillipa Turnbull
Class
Class
Weaving Museum,
Aberdeen
Ballindalloch Castle
Evening
Pre-dinner lecture
Rebecca Quinton
Pre-dinner lecture
Naomi Tarrant
Class
Journey to Inveress
Dinner
Dinner in hotel
Dinner in Edinburgh
Dinner in hotel
Dinner at Mercure
Dinner in hotel with
after-dinner speaker
Dinner in Castle
Hotel
The MacDonald
Holyrood,
Edinburgh
The MacDonald
Holyrood,
Edinburgh
The MacDonald
Holyrood,
Edinburgh
The Mercure,
Aberdeen
The Kingsmill,
Inverness
The Kingsmill,
Inverness
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Thurs 25/06
Fri 26/06
Sat 27/06
Sun 28/06
Mon 29/06
Tues 30/06
09:30
09:00
10:00
09:30
09:30
Depart after
breakfast
Blair Castle
Class
Glamis Castle
Lunch at
Blair Castle
Lunch in hotel
(not included)
Lunch at
Glamis Castle
Falkland Palace
Cawdor Castle
Journey along
Loch Ness
Class
Urquhart Castle
Lunch in hotel
(not included)
Lunch in
Fort William
Dunrobin Castle
Journey to Pitlochry
Tea at Ardverikie
House en route
Journey back
to Pitlochry
Class
Class and
pre-dinner lecture
Journey back
to Edinburgh
Dinner in hotel
Dinner in hotel with
after dinner speaker
Dinner in hotel
Dinner in hotel
Dinner in Edinburgh
with speaker
The Kingsmill,
Inverness
The Atholl Palace,
Pitlochry
The Atholl Palace,
Pitlochry
The Atholl Palace,
Pitlochry
The MacDonald
Holyrood,
Edinburgh
*Subject to change
AboutThe
theScottish
tour, your
tutors, and your projects*
Highlands Needlework Tour
When James VI of Scotland left Scotland in 1603, on the death of
Elizabeth I, and became James I of England, amateur and professional
Scottish embroiderers were left with neither a resident King nor Queen to
influence fashion at court. The parliaments of Scotland and England were
eventually united as one Kingdom in 1707 but until this date Scottish
embroidery was far more influenced by its historic ties with France and the
Netherlands than by English fashions. This is why this area is such an
interesting place to explore
for the needlework enthusiast. The castles and country houses
tucked away in the remote Highlands offer a treasure trove of
historic delights rarely seen by the public and which bare little
relevance to the embroideries we are used to seeing further south.
Over the past 20 years Phillipa and Meredith have spent many
hours researching Scottish embroidery, both together and
independently and now they wish to share their experiences
north of the border. They wish to thank each one of you for
joining them on another fabulous needlework journey.
In each of our hotels you will have a double room with dinner and breakfast (other than as stated in the
programme). Additional guests can be added to your booking for a supplement and you may book additional
nights at our first and last stop, the MacDonald Holyrood in Edinburgh, through us for £180 per night. We are
happy to organise a shuttle for you from Edinburgh airport or the train station if you need it.
We aim to provide you with all the equipment you will need to take part in our workshops in order that you do
not have to carry it all the way from home! Therefore, at the welcome meeting in Edinburgh you will be given a
Retreat bag containing the tools that you will need for the week ahead, including embroidery scissors and a
notebook and pencil. Your projects, which you may keep in your Retreat bag, will be given to you during the
first class with each tutor. You may bring your own, or be loaned, a hands-free seat frame for use in each class.
Please bring your own magnifier if you normally use one. We will not be providing lights since we find that
they are rarely used and are a hassle for you to carry around. You will be stitching in a bright room in each
location so you shouldn’t need one, however if you can’t live without one, please do bring your own. A shop
will be open for the duration of the Retreat where you can purchase additional materials such as linen, threads
and wools as well as kits, gifts and embroidery tools.
We are delighted to bring you two brand new designs to work on on your way around Scotland. They have
never been seen before and were created exclusively for you by your tutors Meredith and Phillipa. You will
work sections of each design with your tutors, who will provide you with the skills and materials to then
complete them at home.
Meredith Willett
Meredith is one of the most highly respected embroidery teachers in the United States.
She has trained at the Royal School of Needlework and her award winning embroidery
has reached the cover of Needle Pointers Magazine. She is involved in almost every facet
of the US Needlework Industry as the owner of a needlework empire back in Kentucky.
Her knowledge and skill as a teacher and her energy and humour as a person make
Meredith an extremely popular figure among students and tutors alike. She is the premier
teach of gold work in the United States and we are privileged to call her a permanent
fixture of the Lady Anne’s Needlework Retreats.
*Subject to change
*Subject to change
Arts & Crafts in The Lake District
August 23-30 2015
Join Royal school of Needlework graduates Jenny Adin-Christie (Whitework) and Nikki Jarvis (Silk, Goldwork and William Morris
expert) and historic Crewel Work expert Phillipa Turnbull for an intensive 8-day, workshop-focused retreat in the beautiful English Lake District. Study design and technique from the Arts & Crafts movement during 30 hours tuition and enjoy private access
to exquisite examples of needlework at Arts & Crafts lakeside houses such as Brantwood and Blackwell. Spend relaxing evenings
chatting to likeminded needlework enthusiasts and take in the breathtaking scenery of this beautiful national park. This tour is
for those who wish to study technique intensely and those who enjoy spending extended periods of time with tutor supervision.
Signature Moments:
Recreate an Arts & Crafts design from Blackwell House with Royal School of Needlework graduate Nicola
Jarvis. Study the original design during a visit to the house (featured above)
Recreate an original whitework design, inspired by John Ruskin’s collection, with Royal School of Needlework
graduate Jenny Adin-Christie. Enjoy a tour of Brantwood House, Ruskin’s wonderful Arts & Crafts home
Take the opportunity to visit Beatrix Potter’s cottage, Hill Top, and William Wordsworth’s home, Dove Cottage.
Walk along the lake and visit the picturesque lakeside village of Bowness-on-Windermere
Relax for the duration of your stay in the luxurious Lowood House Hotel on the edge of Windermere.
Hear specialist speakers on the Arts & Crafts movement in between intensive practical sessions
Duration: 8 days, 7 nights I Price: £3,800 I Non-stitching partners are welcome
Arts & Crafts in The
Lake District - August 23-30 2015
Programme*
Start time
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Sun 23/08
Mon 24/08
Tues 25/08
Weds 26/08
Arrive in own time
09:30
08:30
09:30
Morning activity
Blackwell House
Class
Late morning activity
Class
Blackwell House
Lunch
Lunch in own time
Lunch in hotel
Lunch at Blackwell
House
Dove Cottage and
Grasmere
Afternoon activity
Welcome with
Phillipa Turnbull
Class
Class
Dove Cottage and
Grasmere
Evening activity 6.30pm
Class and predinner lecture
Pre-dinner lecture
with Nikki Jarvis
Class
Dinner
Dinner in hotel
Dinner at
The Wild Boar
Dinner in hotel
Dinner in hotel
Hotel
Lowood Bay Hotel
Lowood Bay Hotel
Lowood Bay Hotel
Lowood Bay Hotel
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Thurs 27/08
Fri 28/08
Sat 29/08
Sun 30/08
09:30
09:30
09:30
09:30
Class
Class
Class
Class
Lunch in hotel
Lunch at Brantwood
House
Lunch in hotel
Lunch in hotel
Class
Brantwood House
Pre-dinner lecture with
Jenny Adin-Christie
Brantwood House
Dinner in hotel
Dinner at
The Wild Boar
Formal dinner
Lowood Bay Hotel
Lowood Bay Hotel
Lowood Bay Hotel
Retreat ends
after lunch
Class
*Subject to change
About
tour, in
tutors,
andDistrict
projects*
Arts the
& Crafts
The Lake
Phillipa has long been interested in the shapes and designs in Elizabethan embroidery. Several years ago, she
noticed that Arts & Crafts design also follows similar design rules to those popular in the Elizabethan era, such
as circular themed, naturalistic fronds of fruit and foliage that create their own pattern within a repeated Rococo
rhythm. This was her inspiration for hosting this first retreat focusing on the Arts & Crafts movement and she
thanks each one of you for joining her on another fabulous journey of artistic discovery.
You will be staying at the Low Wood Bay Hotel on the banks of Lake
Windermere for the duration of your stay. You will have a double room
and your rate includes dinner and breakfast. Additional guests can be
added to your booking for a £70 supplement per night and you may
book additional nights through us or by contacting the hotel directly.
You will have access to the gym, indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, and spa.
The nearest mainland train station is 30 minutes away at Oxenholme
and the easiest airport to fly into is Manchester. We are happy to
organise a shuttle for you from the airport or station if you need it.
We aim to provide you with all the equipment you will need to take part in our workshops in order that you do
not have to carry it all the way from home. Therefore, at the welcome meeting you will be given a Retreat bag
containing the tools that you will need for the week ahead, including embroidery scissors and a notebook and
pencil. Your projects, which you may keep in your Retreat bag, will be given to you during the first class with
each tutor. You may bring your own, or be loaned, a hands-free seat frame for use in each class. Please bring
your own magnifier if you normally use one. We will not be providing lights since we find that they are rarely
used and are a hassle for you to carry around. You will be stitching in a bright room so you shouldn’t need one,
however if you can’t live without one, please do bring your own. A shop will be open for the duration of the
Retreat where you can purchase additional materials such as linen, threads and wools as well as kits, gifts and
embroidery tools.
Your tutors
Jenny Adin-Christie
Jenny is a professional hand embroiderer and designer with an innate passion for
creating individual work and for the study and repair of antique embroideries.
Trained at the Royal School of Needlework, Jenny is now widely recognised in
the fields of whitework, metal thread and stumpwork embroidery. Her latest
commission included work as part of the RSN team, on the wedding dress for
the marriage of Catherine Middleton to Prince William.
Phillipa Turnbull
Phillipa’s passion for crewel work and her talent as a designer and
embroiderer afford her the privilege of researching and recreating some of the
most exquisite historic crewel work in the world. Her ongoing research
among private collections allows her to bring you textile information from the
historic source, including stitches and techniques long forgotten by current
needlework books. One of Phillipa’s greatest passions is sharing her
needlework experiences with others and seeing it elevated as an art-form.
*Designs featured in this document have been created exclusively for Arts & Crafts in The Lake District and should not be copied or
*Subject to change
replicated elsewhere
*Designs featured in this document have been created exclusively for Arts & Crafts in The Lake District and should not
be copied or replicated elsewhere
*Designs featured in this document have been created exclusively for Arts & Crafts in The Lake District and should not
be copied or replicated elsewhere
Lady Anne’s Needlework Retreat
Sept 17-27 2016
The return of our over-subscribed 2014 retreat based on embroidery from the life and times of Lady Anne Clifford. During this 10 day retreat we combine technical tuition with castle and museum visits to see exquisite embroidery collections in private ownership. Starting in Phillipa’s home town of Appleby-in-Westmorland, this retreat will
take you west to the Cumbrian coast to view the exquisite and vast embroidery collections at Muncaster Castle before travelling north over the Scottish border through the lowlands to Traquair House and Edinburgh, enjoying intimate study of needlework from some of the finest collections in Britain. Phillipa Turnbull, Meredith Willett and guest
tutor Jacqui Carey will teach you embroidery techniques. Join us in 2016 for another enriching embroidery experience.
Signature Moments:
Learn the techniques required to recreate an historic design connected to the life of Lady Anne Clifford
(pictured above) during 10 hours of tuition with specialist tutors Phillipa Turnbull, Meredith Willett, and guest
tutor Jacqui Carey
Dine at Muncaster Castle at the special invitation of The Pennington Family and enjoy private study of their
important textile collections
Enjoy a private audience and question and answer session with Susan Kay-Williams, Chairman of The Royal
School of Needlework
Travel across the heart of The Lake District and north over the Scottish Border to Edinburgh. Enjoy scenery
made famous by Beatrix Potter, William Wordsworth, and Robert Burns
Duration: 10 days, 10 nights I Price: £5,500 I Participants only
Lady Anne's Needlework Retreat Sept
17 - 27th 2016
*
Programme
Start time
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Sat 17/09
Sun 18/09
Mon 19/09
Tues 20/09
Weds 21/09
Arrive in own time
09:30
09:30
08:15
09:30
Class
Class
Holker Hall
Muncaster Castle
Lunch in Appleby
(not included)
Lunch in Appleby
(not included)
Lunch at
Holker Hall
Lunch at Muncaster
Lecture with
Jacquie Carey
Journey to
Muncaster Castle
Lecture with
Jacqui Hyman
Morning
Late-morning
Lunch
Lunch in Appleby
(not included)
Afternoon
Welcome with
Phillipa Turnbull
Evening
Class
Dinner
Dinner at the hotel
with after-dinner
speaker
Supper at Hutton-InThe-Forrest
Buffet at Pembroke Banquet at Muncaster
House
Castle
Hotel
The Manor, Appleby
The Manor, Appleby
The Manor, Appleby
The Pennington,
Muncaster
The Pennington,
Muncaster
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Thurs 22/09
Fri 23/09
Sat 24/09
Sun 25/09
Mon 26/09
Tues 27/09
08:30
09:00
09:30
08:30
09:30
Depart after
breakfast
The Burrell
Traquair House
Holyrood Palace
Alnwick Castle
Class
Lecture with
Jacqui Hyman
Class
Lecture with Sarah
Thursfield
Lunch in Glasgow
(not included)
Lunch at Traquair
Wemyss School of
Needlework
Lunch in Edinburgh
(not included)
Lunch at
Alnwick
Lunch in Appleby
(not included)
Durham Cathedral
Dalemail
Journey back to
Appleby
Expert panel
Class
Class
Dinner in the hotel
with after-dinner
speaker
Dinner in
the hotel
Dinner in
the hotel
Dinner in
the hotel
Dinner in
the hotel
The MacDonald,
Edinburgh
The MacDonald,
Edinburgh
The MacDonald,
Edinburgh
The Manor, Appleby
The Manor, Appleby
*Subject to change
Dinner in
The Pennington
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All documents sent to prospective students and their companions under the heading Lady Anne`s
Needlework, whether attached to this document or not, form part of the Terms and Conditions
for anyone booking a place on Arts & Crafts In The Lake District, The Scottish Highlands Tour,
and Lady Anne’s Needlework Retreat.
Price for Single Occupancy:
The Scottish Highlands Tour: Arts & Crafts in The Lake District: Lady Anne’s Needlework Retreat 2016: £5,850 (non-stitching partners £4,250)
£3,800 (non-stitching partners £2,850)
£5,500 (participants only)
What is included in the price?
• All tuition, talks and lectures
• All materials and instructions required for workshops
• Loan of all the necessary frames and equipment required for workshops
• All hotel accommodations for the stated duration of the tour, and all coach travel
• Meals as stated in the timetable (some lunches are not included as stated)
• All entry fees for castles, country houses, museums, and other special excursions
• Refreshments during workshops and lectures
What is not included in the price?
•
•
•
Travel to and from the Retreat
Personal expenditure at hotels, excursions and events, e.g. bar, laundry, telephone, IT, meal
extras beyond anything that has already been arranged as part of the retreat
Additional tips and gratuities at your discretion
Payment Schedule
1. £500 per person, payable at the time of booking. This is a non-refundable deposit
2. Outstanding balances are then due within the month.
If, having booked and made the first payment, you wish to cancel your booking, a refund of
this payment may be made if your place is taken by someone from the waiting list. If there is no
waiting list, or no one wants the place, then no refund can be made. All refunds are at the sole
discretion of The Organisers.
Payment Method
Our preferred payment method is by bank transfer (all bank charges are to be paid by payee).
Payment can also be made by credit or debit card (credit cards will be subject to a 2% surcharge).
or by cheque to: “Phillipa Turnbull Events Ltd” (please send with your booking form).
Details for bank transfer can be found at the end of this form.
Reservations and Bookings
Provisional reservations can be made by email to [email protected] or
by phone on +44 (0)17683 53683. Your reservation will then be held until we receive your
completed Reservation Booking Form and deposit or for a maximum of 1 week plus payment
transfer. When the Reservation Form and deposit are received your booking will be confirmed. If
we do not receive your form by one month before the balance due date, as stated on the previous
page, your reservation can at that point no longer be held.
Reservation Forms can be electronically transmitted but a hard copy bearing your signature must
then be sent to The Organisers by ordinary mail to secure your place.
Your Health
It is important that you inform us of any health issues or food allergies, etc. at the time of booking.
Wheelchair users should please note that, due to the historic focus of our Retreats, most of the
venues are extremely old and do not have good accessibility. If you have mobility or health issues
and are not sure to what extent these might affect your enjoyment of the vacation, please contact
The Organisers to discuss.
Travel Arrangements
It is your responsibility to make all travel arrangements to the Retreat in time for the welcome
meeting on the first day, and from the Retreat after the final breakfast on the last day. If there is
demand for it, we can arrange group pick-ups from nearby airports. For specific travel advice,
please speak to the team directly at [email protected]
Alterations to the programme
The Organisers reserve the right to make additions, alterations and/or substitutions, without
notice, to the itinerary/tutors or any other part of the programme in the event of unforeseen
circumstances, or to improve the student experience.
Liability and Insurance
The Organisers have used their best endeavours to ensure that all goods, services and facilities
provided in respect of the Retreat have been supplied, delivered, arranged or otherwise made
available by properly qualified companies, organisations and individuals. They cannot, however,
accept any responsibility for damage, loss or injury, howsoever caused, to students or those
accompanying them, or their belongings, as a consequence of their attendance during the days
spent at the Retreat or at any of the Special Excursions or Events, or in the event that any part of
the programme cannot be delivered.
In the event that The Organisers have to cancel the Retreat, their liability shall be limited to
refunding all monies they have received up to the time of cancellation.
All students are advised to take out their own insurance, in respect of, but not limited to, travel,
cancellation, loss of payments made, medical and personal effects, etc.
The importance of doing this at the earliest possible stage cannot be over-emphasised.
Booking Form
To secure your place on a retreat in 2015, please complete, sign and send this booking form and
payment form to: Lady Anne’s Needlework Reservations
Phillipa Turnbull Events Ltd
Pembroke House, 1 Clifford Street
Appleby-in-Westmorland
CA16 6TS, United Kingdom
or scan and email to:
[email protected] (please note however that we do require a hard copy of this form with a signature)
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The Scottish Highlands Tour (19-30 June 2015)
non-stitching partner
Arts & Crafts in The Lake District (23-30 August 2015)
non-stitching partner
Lady Anne's Needlework Retreat (17-27 September 2016)
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(please circle)
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acknowledge that I have read, accepted, and agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions as published in this brochure.
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You can also write to us at:
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Pembroke House
1 Clifford Street
Appleby-in-Westmorland
CA16 6TS, Cumbria
United Kingdom