Textile Crafting Retreat - Residential
Five-Night Residential Check in Sunday 22nd March 2026
Available spaces
Embark on a week-long textile crafting retreat at the picturesque Cober Hill, nestled along the North Yorkshire coast, hosted by North Yorks Art School. From Sunday 22nd to Friday 27th March 2026, this immersive experience invites textile crafters of all levels to dive into a vibrant creative journey, exploring new techniques, refining skills, and connecting with a warm, supportive community of like-minded individuals. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter, this retreat offers the perfect blend of structured learning and creative freedom in a stunning coastal setting. Over four days, Monday to Thursday 10am to 4pm, you’ll engage in expertly led workshops by our talented tutors Agnis Smallwood, Holly Capstick, Kim Searle and Meredith Towne. Each day features focused morning and afternoon sessions, with ample breaks for reflection, informal discussions, and enjoying Cober Hill’s serene surroundings. The retreat covers four distinct crafts, rotating daily to ensure every participant experiences each discipline: - Weaving with Agnis Smallwood - Punch Needle with Kim Searle - Free Motion Machine Embroidery with Holly Capstick - Vintage Hand Embroidery with Meredith Towne Each session is designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and deepen your understanding of diverse crafting techniques. All workshop materials are supplied, ensuring a seamless creative experience The residential package includes full-board, en-suite accommodation in Cober Hill’s historic mansion house with breakfast and evening meals provided, alongside a daily buffet lunch. Complimentary refreshments, including tea, coffee, and snacks, are available throughout the day in breakout areas. We will also have a number of optional evening activities for participants to take part in, including evening films, guest speakers and a quiz night. Check in begins at 3:00pm on Sunday 22nd March with check-out by 10:30am on Friday 27th March. Following check-out you are welcome to join your tutors and other participants for refreshments and a chance to discuss your week and say your goodbyes before departing Cober Hill. Payment Plans We normally ask for payment up front for all residentials, however we are also able to arrange a payment plan for you.. Please contact info@bookaclass.org for more information and to book. As we are a VAT-registered business VAT charged at 20% (£197) is already included in the cost of this residential.
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