Crochet Weekend Retreat February 2025

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Let us look after you for a weekend so that you can focus on crochet, crochet and more crochet.

We’re thrilled to have exclusive use of the magical Random Hall hotel in Slinfold, West Sussex. And with two nights away, you’ll be able to truly switch off and recharge your batteries.

With tutors on hand to help you, the weekend is a chance to work on whatever crochet projects you have in mind. There’s also a surprise weekend project thrown in.

Our enjoyable ‘how to’ sessions will help expand your crochet repertoire.

All this fun in the welcoming company of people who share your love of all things hooky.

Please note that a non-residential rate is available. It covers participation on the Saturday and Sunday, from 9:30am to close, with lunch included but no accommodation. If you’d like the option of enjoying an evening meal with everyone on the Saturday too, please let us know when you book (additional charge).

The venue

Random Hall is a charming 16th century country hotel just outside Slinfold, near Horsham.

As well as beautifully appointed rooms, you’ll enjoy the cosy oak-beamed bar and lounge areas with log fires.

The hotel’s renowned restaurant – Flagstones – serves classic home cooked cuisine and fabulous wines.

If all the places at Random Hall have been taken, and you don’t live within ‘commuting’ distance, you’re very welcome to book the daytime-only option and make use of one of the other local hotels. We’re happy to give you some suggestions.

https://randomhall.co.uk/

A sociable space for crafting

We just love hearing the buzz of happy chatter around our spacious communal crochet room. You’ll have plenty of space at your dedicated crafting table.

There is also a break-out lounge where you can go for a change of scene, a chat and a cup of tea or coffee.

Workshop

During the weekend we will run a half day workshop which will be a mystery project designed by our guest tutor, Coastal Crochet. All materials will be provided.

What level of ability is the retreat for?

The aim of the weekend is for you to work on your own projects, so you do need to be up and running with the basics. From that starting point there’s plenty to learn as you go. Highly experienced crochet lovers may not need the ‘how to’ workshops. But you can still get inspiration and ideas from the group as well as the tutors, and enjoy having time devoted to crochet.

What do I need to bring? What equipment is provided?

You’ll need to bring your own projects: the patterns, yarn and hooks.

We’ll have a bonus weekend project for you to work on, with all the yarn provided.

“Relaxing, self-indulgent, interesting, inspiring, instructive and sociable - great fun!"

Your weekend in detail

Day 1

On the Saturday, our morning session will start at 9:30am.

You can get started on your project and get to know more about your fellow attendees through some show and tell stories (please feel free to bring a project with you to share).

Lunch will be served between 1 and 2pm.

The afternoon will see us back in the main crochet room. We’ll also treat you to a special workshop session led by a guest tutor, finishing at about 5pm.

There will then be a chance to relax before we gather for an evening meal and an optional fun evening activity.

Tea, coffee and treats will be available throughout the day, with short mid-morning and afternoon breaks.

Day 2

Breakfast will be served before we pick up our hooks again.

We will continue to run through our show and tell stories and we will also run ad hoc sessions on crochet techniques. These will be based on demand and current interests. There will be plenty of chance to we share our favourite projects and patterns.

We will break for lunch at about 12:30pm and the retreat will draw to a close (don’t make us go!) by 4pm.

Meet your tutors

We’ll be on hand for help and guidance whenever you need it.

Sarah Brangwyn

Owner of Made and Making, Sarah has been sewing all her life. Her passion is helping others to gain the same level of enjoyment from mastering these creative skills. She’s known for her infectious enthusiasm, her endless knowledge and for her knack for explaining things clearly, leading to lots of ‘aha!’ moments. You may well have seen her recently in as a guest designer on the TV sewing channel Sewing Street.

Louise Cray

Louise can turn her hand to all kinds of crafts – dyeing, felting, weaving, crocheting, stitching and patchwork – and is currently a bit obsessed with hand sewing hexagons! She loves sharing her techniques by teaching an assortment of craft courses. She also works behind the scenes, keeping both Made and Making craft centre and Sarah Brangwyn Retreats running smoothly.

Eleanora Tully

Eleonora is a passionate crochet designer and blogger. Her Dutch mother crocheted her own wedding dress in 1974 and Eleonora was wrapped in crocheted blankets soon after she was born – it really has always been a part of her life!

Terms & Conditions

50% deposit is payable at time of booking, with the balance of the account due by 31st December 2024 . Please note that the deposit is non-refundable. If full payment has not been received by 31st December 2024 we reserve the right to reallocate your place.

The residential price includes:

One nights’ accommodation in a single room (superior and twin rooms also available)
Two-course evening meal on the Saturday
Breakfast and lunch on the Sunday
Refreshments throughout each day
Free parking
Free Wifi throughout the hotel.

Please note that a non-residential rate is also available. It covers participation on the Saturday and Sunday, from 9:30am to close, with lunch included.

Refunds & Cancellations

If you change your mind, or are unable to attend for any reason, please let us know, in writing, as soon as possible.

We will give you a full refund if your place can be taken by someone else. If this is not possible then we regret that no refund will be possible.

In the unlikely event that we have to cancel the retreat you will receive a full refund.

Crochet Weekend Retreat February 2025

Book your place

Book Event

The venue

https://randomhall.co.uk/

A sociable space for crafting

Workshop

What level of ability is the retreat for?

What do I need to bring? What equipment is provided?

Your weekend in detail

Meet your tutors

Sarah Brangwyn

Louise Cray

Eleanora Tully

Terms & Conditions

Refunds & Cancellations

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