Let craft take you away
A craft-based hobby is enriching, creative and fun. But what if it could also be your ticket to an overseas adventure, or a super staycation?
Craft and travel are perfect partners. Every nation has its own unique traditions so a creative escape is an opportunity to learn new skills while exploring different cultures.
Could your passion take you on the trip of a lifetime? Read on to discover more about craft holidays in Europe and beyond.
Travel the world one stitch at a time
Stitchtopia is the UK’s number one tour operator for craft holidays. They offer a broad range of trips catering for various crafts, from knitting to stitching, quilting and crochet. Destinations range from the Midlands in the UK to the Middle East and South-East Asia.
All Stitchtopia’s tours are designed by resident experts. Destinations are selected for their unique crafting traditions and the wealth of experiences they offer crafters.
Discover the magical state of Gujarat, India, an area famous for its rich textile heritage. Explore the intricate designs and unique colour work of Japan. Or enjoy a quilting retreat alongside spectacular Alpine scenery in Switzerland.
Expertly crafted holidays designed for you
Stitchtopia provides a varied itinerary on all their trips. Guests enjoy workshops with renowned experts and the opportunity to learn new techniques. You’ll be travelling with like-minded crafters. Shared projects and experiences make the journey even more special.
From day one, guests are assisted by the Stitchtopia team. And Stitchtopia hand-picks hotels and provides a fully escorted experience for intimate group sizes, so you don’t have to worry about logistics.
“I’ve made some lovely new friends,” says Helen Hyde, a Stitchtopia guest. “My travelling companions were such a fun and supportive group. It’s been fantastic – so many wonderful memories.”
Tempted?
All you need to do is choose a destination. Here are two trips stitchers like you are loving right now…
Stitch and sail to the Arctic
Take the trip of a lifetime along Norway’s coastline on the MS Polarlys. See Norway’s dramatic coastline with the chance to witness one of nature’s greatest phenomena: the Northern Lights. Textile artist and tutor Pat Archibald is your guide on this incredible journey. Sail and learn with Pat as she teaches the group. Stops include the Viking city of Trondheim, the majestic peaks of Trollfjord and Tromsø, the ‘capital of the Arctic’.
Stitch and swim at a craft retreat
Closer to home, but no less enriching, is Stitchtopia’s weekend retreat in the heart of Northamptonshire.
Royal Society of Needlework tutor and founder of A Silken Thread, Sarah Smith, takes the helm to lead expert-led workshops.
When it’s time to put the needles down, guests can enjoy luxuriating in the hotel’s on-site heated swimming pool, sauna and spa pool.
A wonderful opportunity to make friends, learn new skills and return revitalised.
Travel with Stitchtopia
With a variety of destinations, crafts, experts and experiences to choose from, you’ll find a trip to suit you at Stitchtopia.