Needle Felting - Weekend Break
2 Nights - Friday 9th - Sunday 11th January 2026 - Cober Hill, Scarborough
Available spaces
Join us for an inspiring weekend of artistic discovery at Cober Hill, nestled along the breathtaking North Yorkshire coast. Hosted by North Yorks Art School and led by Brenda Christison, this weekend residential welcomes artists of all skill levels to hone their craft and explore new techniques, while connecting with a community of fellow creatives. The residential package includes two-night full-board, en-suite accommodation in Cober Hill’s historic mansion house with breakfast and evening meals provided. You will attend your workshop, which includes all materials between 10am-4pm on Saturday with a buffet lunch included. Complimentary refreshments, including tea, coffee, and snacks, are available throughout the day in breakout areas. Check in begins at 3:00pm on Friday 9th January 2026 with check out by 10:30am on Sunday 11th January 2026. Workshop takes place 10am-4pm Saturday 10th January 2026. Workshop Details This immersive retreat invites you to explore the ancient yet ever-evolving craft of needle felting, a technique that transforms soft wool fibres into vibrant, tactile artworks through the simple act of shaping and sculpting with a barbed needle. Perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their skills, this workshop will guide you in creating a charming, nature-inspired felted piece such as a delicate flower, a whimsical animal, or a miniature landscape while delving into the rich history and versatile usefulness of this sustainable art form. You’ll begin by learning the basics: Select and handle wool roving Use a felting needle safely Work on a foam mat to create smooth, flat design. You’ll choose a simple design to craft under step-by-step guidance. With demonstrations of techniques like layering wool for depth, blending colours for realism, and adding fine details to bring your creation to life. Needle felting, a modern evolution of the ancient craft of felting, traces its roots back to the Neolithic era, around 4000–5000 BC, when early humans discovered that wool fibres, rich in keratin, could be matted together to create durable textiles for clothing, shelters and blankets. Felting has been both a practical and artistic medium, valued for its warmth and versatility. The cost of this residential includes 20% VAT (£53.33), as we are a VAT-registered business.
Cancellation Policy
All residentials are priced including VAT charged at 20%. By completing this purchase you are securing a place for a residential, including full board accommodation at Cober Hill. We understand that plans can change, so we’ve outlined our cancellation and rescheduling policies for our residentials to ensure clarity and flexibility. At North Yorks Art School (NYAS), we incur a number of costs as soon as a residential booking is made — including venue, tutor, bank charges and administration fees. Unfortunately, due to the increasing number of cancellations, we now need to pass on a portion of these costs to customers when cancellations occur. Rescheduling Your Booking You can reschedule your booking up to 8 weeks before the start date of your residential free of charge — provided you transfer your place to another NYAS residential event taking place at Cober Hill (subject to availability). Reschedules outside of this time will be subject to a 10% booking fee. We will confirm the change in writing and transfer your place accordingly. Cancellations & Refunds If you choose to cancel your booking rather than reschedule, the following cancellation fees will apply: Over 6 Months 90% Refund 4 to 6 months 80% refund 2 to 4 months 70% refund 31 to 60 days 50% refund 30 days or less No refund Refunds will be processed to your original payment method within 3–5 business days once the cancellation is confirmed. Your Right to Cancel (Cooling-Off Period) If you live in the UK or EU, you are entitled to a 14-day cancellation window from the date of booking. Within this period, you may cancel for a full refund without providing a reason. To exercise this right, contact us at info@bookaclass.org within the 14-day period. Refunds will be processed to your original payment method. For all booking-related enquiries, rescheduling requests or cancellations, please email: info@bookaclass.org