Join Katerina Knight for a unique embroidery retreat working closely with nature.
Over two days, Katerina will introduce participants to a series of traditional hand embroidery techniques incorporating dried plant materials as alternative textile embellishments. You will experiment stitching with materials such as lavender seeds, cornflowers, dahlia petals, rosemary, and more. Whether you are interested in textiles, gardening, meditation, or would just like to learn something new, this retreat promises to be soothing and sensorial.
A rich variety of plant materials will be provided by Katerina, homegrown or sustainably foraged from her local surroundings in the Malvern hills to begin working with. This will be supplemented with group foraging activities, finding inspiration from the local coastal plant life.
No previous embroidery experience is necessary, you are encouraged to take each stitch slowly and learn at a pace that is comfortable for you.
Through this retreat, Katerina hopes that participants will leave imbued and inspired to observe nature’s intricate details, be thankful for our Earth's magical materials, and experience the mindful benefits that invite a connection between slow craft and nature.
The workshop runs from 11am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday and attendance on both days is required.
Day 1
Katerina will introduce the group to the art of embroidery using plant materials, beginning with a simple stitch exercise, getting to know these new alternative embellishments and the delicate hand that is required when working with them.
Katerina will then guide the class through a series of more advanced technical hand stitch techniques incorporating plant materials. Plant knowledge will also be interwoven throughout the session.
Day 2
Following the more technical teaching on day one, the focus on day two will be creative exploration. Katerina will begin by leading the group on a gentle foraging walk, exploring the local coastal surroundings to gather materials and new inspiration; returning to the studio there will be the opportunity to put the new technical skills developed in day one into practice.
Participants will then explore personal design ideas using these local foraged materials, and produce their own unique sampler, with the guidance and assistance of Katerina throughout.
Participants are welcome to begin day two by joining Katerina for an optional meditation.
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All materials including needles, threads, scissors, and embroidery hoops will be provided by Katerina to work with over the weekend. If you are a keen stitcher and have a personal toolkit you prefer to work with, please bring this along.
Katerina will provide linen and cotton cloth to work on and a range of threads to stitch with. Should you wish to work on another fabric or stitch with a particular thread please bring this too.
You are welcome to bring your own additional plant materials you might wish to explore.
Refreshments and a simple, vegetarian lunch will be provided on each day over the weekend.
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Stay with us:
During this retreat weekend, participants are invited to stay and book into an all-inclusive weekend package that includes a two-night B&B stay at Kindred House (Fri 5th & Sat 6th September), along with full access to the weekend workshops. Guests can also request to stay on an extra night on the Sunday if required.
Kindred House is offered not only as a space to retreat to, but also to connect within as we invite our guests to be active participants in cultivating our community. Our workshops & various events play a key role in the spirit of Kindred House, in crafting an environment that actively inspires & encourages connection, creativity & learning.
Our retreat weekends make a wonderful gift to oneself or a thoughtful offering to a loved one. They provide an ideal opportunity for a weekend getaway in our sanctuary beside the sea, whilst having the opportunity to get creative, learn a new skill & make new friends along the way.
Rooms are limited & tend to get booked quickly so get in touch early to avoid disappointment.
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The workshop weekend is limited to 8 places to ensure a more intimate experience. If dates need to change, you’ll be able to swap to the new date or obtain a refund if you’re unable to make the new date. Should you need to cancel your booking, we will try our best to fill your spot, otherwise tickets are non-refundable.
If you would like to request to pay in 2 instalments, please get in touch at info@kindred-house.com
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About your teacher: Katrina Knight
Katerina Knight is a textile artist, writer, and educator who has transitioned from a career in the luxury fashion industry to embrace a slow artistic practice and now specialises in one-of-a-kind embroidered artworks. Katerina resides in the picturesque countryside of Malvern, Worcestershire, she enjoys long walks in nature foraging for wild plants and cultivates her own flowers in the garden of her local Buddhist temple. Katerina connects horticulture with slow textile craft to promote personal and planetary healing.
Katerina Knight, an accomplished textile artist who graduated from BA Hons Textile Design at the Glasgow School of Art (2015-2019) and later, MA Textiles at the Royal College of Art London (2021-2023) as a prestigious Burberry Design Scholar. Alongside her artistic practice, Katerina is a lecturer on the BA Textile programme at Hereford College of Art and works on the editorial team for selvedge Magazine.