Summer Staycation Sewing Mini Retreat with Claire Heath
Summer Sewing Staycation – Your Perfect Midweek Retreat!
🌞 No holiday plans? No problem! Treat yourself to a relaxing and creative escape with our Summer Sewing Staycation, with expert tutor Claire Heath, designed for those who want a getaway with a difference.
🧵 Whether you're a passionate sewist or just looking for a peaceful break, this midweek retreat is the perfect chance to immerse yourself in sewing, connect with like-minded creatives, and enjoy a mini holiday filled with inspiration!
✨ Why join us?
✔ Midweek retreat – Ideal for teachers, anyone who can’t get away during term time or those that find themselves booked up at weekends.
✔ No packing stress – Your dream sewing break, right at home.
✔ Expert guidance & support – Bring your projects and let’s create together.
✔ Relax & recharge – Enjoy 3 full days of blissful sewing in our beautiful studio - time to sew, unwind, and connect.
There are 2 dates to choose from in Summer 2025:
Tuesday 22nd July- Thursday 24th July 2025 (with pre retreat evening reception 6-8pm on Monday 21st July)
Tuesday 19th August - Thursday 21st August 2025 (with pre retreat evening reception 6-8pm on Monday 18th August)
As well as spending the 3 days learning from Claire, there is a definite social spin on this workshop. Get to know your fellow retreaters in an evening welcome drinks reception at the shop before the 3 days commence. Also included in the price is lunch each day from either Damescena or Maison Mayci, 2 gorgeous local cafes, and optional evening dinner on the first night with the rest of the group in a gorgeous local Italian restaurant.
To see the full retreat itinerary for June click here
To see the full retreat itinerary for August click here
Additionally, prepare to get the most out of your special sewing time with a 15 minute pre-retreat video call with Claire to plan your projects.
🎟 Limited spaces available – book now and make this summer one to remember!
Summer Sewing Staycation – Your Perfect Midweek Retreat!
🌞 No holiday plans? No problem! Treat yourself to a relaxing and creative escape with our Summer Sewing Staycation, with expert tutor Claire Heath, designed for those who want a getaway with a difference.
🧵 Whether you're a passionate sewist or just looking for a peaceful break, this midweek retreat is the perfect chance to immerse yourself in sewing, connect with like-minded creatives, and enjoy a mini holiday filled with inspiration!
✨ Why join us?
✔ Midweek retreat – Ideal for teachers, anyone who can’t get away during term time or those that find themselves booked up at weekends.
✔ No packing stress – Your dream sewing break, right at home.
✔ Expert guidance & support – Bring your projects and let’s create together.
✔ Relax & recharge – Enjoy 3 full days of blissful sewing in our beautiful studio - time to sew, unwind, and connect.
There are 2 dates to choose from in Summer 2025:
Tuesday 22nd July- Thursday 24th July 2025 (with pre retreat evening reception 6-8pm on Monday 21st July)
Tuesday 19th August - Thursday 21st August 2025 (with pre retreat evening reception 6-8pm on Monday 18th August)
As well as spending the 3 days learning from Claire, there is a definite social spin on this workshop. Get to know your fellow retreaters in an evening welcome drinks reception at the shop before the 3 days commence. Also included in the price is lunch each day from either Damescena or Maison Mayci, 2 gorgeous local cafes, and optional evening dinner on the first night with the rest of the group in a gorgeous local Italian restaurant.
To see the full retreat itinerary for June click here
To see the full retreat itinerary for August click here
Additionally, prepare to get the most out of your special sewing time with a 15 minute pre-retreat video call with Claire to plan your projects.
🎟 Limited spaces available – book now and make this summer one to remember!
About this workshop
We have decided to keep this retreat very open and flexible to whatever sewing projects you would like to work on.
You can use the sewing time of the retreat in any way you wish, whether that is making use of our lovely high cutting tables, our machines and overlockers, getting help with fitting and sizing.
Do you have g&g Sewing Society kits that you have been hesitant to start and would like to get extra support with them? Bring them along too!
If you need some guidance or inspiration on what to work on during the retreat, we suggest thinking about a shirt or shirt dress to get to grips with features like collars, plackets and buttonholes/button bands. Or why not try a pair of trousers in some corduroy or cotton twill to pair with cosy 'me made' jumpers.
Or why not tackle an Autumn/Winter coat or jacket project, or even a pair of jeans? Claire-Louise is very experienced in making and teaching these type of garments so will be able to support you throughout the process.
The choice really is yours, no matter what your skill level is or what type of project you would like to work on!
Please note that accommodation is not included in this retreat. Ideal for students who live locally or many of our students book their own accommodation close to g&g. Our retreats have slightly different cancellation terms and conditions - please ensure you have read and understand these prior to booking by clicking here.
Further Information
- How to adapt your chosen pattern to take into account style variations and sizing adaptions as needed
- How to work with the appropriate fabrics for your project to get the best results and finish
- Although there is no set tutorials or demonstrations, the tutor can assist you with any other techniques or methods relating to the projects you are working on.
- There will be a chance to learn techniques from other students who are working on different projects to you and who will be getting assistance from the tutors with that.
Level 3-5- Confident Beginner Dressmaker to Advanced Dressmaker. Please read through the levels by clicking the highlighted text.
Depending on the projects that you choose and your past level of sewing experience you may have to finish the projects at home.
- A 15 minute zoom call with Claire Heath prior to the retreat to help plan and inspire your retreat and help ensure you get the most out of your time.
- Use of our beautiful sewing studio and all the machines and equipment we have - no need to transport and bring your own.
- An experienced tutor on hand to guide and assist you with your individual project
- Lunch for the 3 days at local Moseley cafés.
- Dinner on the first night at a gorgeous local Italian restaurant in Moseley.
- Drinks and nibbles reception on the evening prior to Day 1 of the retreat
- 10% off any full priced fabric purchases from our shop during the class and for any materials needed for the project you are making during the class that are purchased prior to the start.
- If you require accommodation there are some lovely looking air bnb residences within short walking distance which you can browse in this link. Alternatively there are the larger chain hotels in the city centre which is approx 15-20 away via public transport or taxi.
- The projects you would like to work on including the pattern, instructions, fabrics and any notions you need. The shop will be available to you through the retreat should you need any additional items.
- A note book to jot down points from the weekend
Claire Heath
Sewing has always been a huge part of Claire's life. As a child she was always making, crafting and fixing things. Her love of fabric and making drove her to study Textiles and Fashion Design at Leeds University. After graduating and gaining some invaluable experience in the fashion and textiles industry Claire realised her true passion was sharing her skills and knowledge of garment construction with others.
Claire has been teaching design as a qualified lecturer for well over a decade. She joined the g&g team shortly after the shop opened in 2013 as a workshop tutor. During her time with us she has taught countless workshops and has loved helping customers learn how to sew and create wearable garments that will become staples of their me-made wardrobe.
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Summer Staycation Sewing Mini Retreat with Claire Heath 8 places remaining £425Starts on