UPCOMING RETREATS – 2027

Creative Experiences, Vancouver, Canada

10^th to 17^th May 2027 – Vancouver, Canada

“We are very excited to be bringing the wonderful embroidery tutor Lorna Bateman to North America for this special retreat in Vancouver. During this seven-night retreat, Lorna will teach for four days and introduce you to three-dimensional and ribbon embroidery. You will work with ribbons, threads and dimensional stitches to create beautiful flowers and foliage, with plenty of time to practise the techniques and develop your project. Our home for the retreat will be the historic Sylvia Hotel, which is beautifully located beside English Bay and close to Stanley Park. We will also enjoy two excursion days during our time in Vancouver.”  FULL!

UPCOMING RETREATS – 2026

Creative Experiences, Potsdam, Germany

5^th to 12^th August 2026 – Potsdam, Berlin

“Spend a creative summer week in Potsdam, Germany with renowned embroidery artist Lorna Bateman, surrounded by the elegance of Sanssouci Palace and its UNESCO World Heritage gardens. Across four and a half teaching days (27 hours), you will enjoy immersive tuition in Lorna’s signature 3D and Creative Embroidery, guided by her thoughtful and highly supportive teaching style.”

Creative Experiences, Hurds Hill!

6^th to 13^th June 2026 – Somerset, England

Join Lorna and her 3D & Creative Flower Embroidery class in Somerset, England. – the class is full with a waiting list available.

“Join us for a truly special embroidery retreat with internationally renowned tutor Lorna Bateman, set in the peaceful elegance of Hurds Hill, a beautiful 19th-century country house in the Somerset countryside.”

PAST RETREATS – 2025

Creative Experiences, Madeira!

10^th to 17^th February 2025 – Funchal, Madeira

Join me on another lovely retreat with the amazing Creative Experiences, where you will be able to learn needle work from me as we stay in a beautiful 5 star hotel! The perfect opportunity if you are looking to learn and enjoy stitching while also taking in the tropical atmosphere of this stunning retreat.

Past retreats – 2024

Creative Experiences, Europe!

7^th to 14^th May 2024 – Lucca, Tuscany

10^th to 17^th July 2024 – Les Carroz in the French Alps

Those who follow the company will have seen that they have just re-branded and now go under the name of Creative Experiences. Mark and Nadine will no longer be running events just in France, but instead offering creative retreats in top European locations!

past events – 2023

2023 World Needlework Convention – London, UK!

5^th to 15^th October 2023 – London, England

I am delighted to have been invited to teach at this prestigious convention. Hosted by Needlework Tours and co-sponsored by Inspirations Magazine, the event takes place over 11 days, and includes 3 x 2-day classes with the world’s best needlework teachers, excursions, accommodation, entertainment and presentations. It really is an event not t o be missed.

I have three class projects to choose from and kits will of course be available. For full details visit the event website.

Past retreats – 2023

The Alpine Experience, France!

5^th to 12^th & 14^th to 21^th July 2023 – The French Alps

I am delighted to be teaching here and cannot wait to be back in the Alps with the Alpine Experience. I have two classes running back-to-back so would love to have you join me for either one or both of them.

Join us for a fun-filled stitching adventure in the picturesque French Alps. Learn lots of new skills and stitches, dine on the finest foods and visit places of interest as well as local markets. Visit the website for brochures and info.