Four day fine embroidery retreat with Deborah Wilding - from £1250 3 night residential & £590 4-day pass. Stitch something magical this November with embroidery artist Deborah Wilding at Court House Farm. Over four festive days, enjoy expert tuition, cosy studio time, delicious food, and the company of fellow makers as you create a hand-stitched keepsake to treasure for years to come. Book your space | Local? Join with a 4-day pass
Read MoreArt Textile retreat with Matthew Harris 25- 30 March 2026 at Court House farm, Portishead, Somerset, UK 5 nights residential from £2,350 | 6-day pass £990
This spring, join textile artist Matthew Harris for Chain Reaction — a six-day creative retreat at Court House Farm. Through drawing, collage, appliqué, and stitch, you’ll explore how one idea leads naturally to another, creating a personal narrative in cloth. Register your interest today and we will notify you when booking is live
Join artist and hand embroidery specialist Deborah Wilding for six inspiring days, 13-18 May at Court House Farm, exploring the gentle art of natural dyeing and hand stitch. Residential from £2,350 | 6-day pass £990
Through hands-on experiments, thoughtful tuition, and creative play, you’ll learn how to extract beautiful colour from plants and transform naturally dyed threads into your own embroidery designs. With time to relax, connect, and be inspired by the gardens and surroundings, this intimate retreat offers a nourishing blend of making, learning, and restoration. Register your interest today
Pigment & Cloth Retreat with Claire Benn 24 -29 May 2026 at Court House Farm, Somerset
5 nights residential from £2,350 | 6-day pass £990
Spend a week immersed in the possibilities of pigment and cloth with artist Claire Benn. Learn to make soya paints, collect earth pigments, layer, stitch, and create unique cloths in a beautiful Somerset setting, seasonal food, and with like-minded company. This retreat is about slowing down, experimenting, and finding joy in process-led making. Register your interest today and we will notify you when booking is live
Six day retreat to immerse yourself in the world of Chalk Paint® with Tristan of Doghead Designs and Annie Sloan at Court House Farm. This five-night retreat blends colour, creativity, and connection—with hands-on furniture painting, inspiring workshop sessions, and a special visit from Annie Sloan herself. Transform your own piece in the creative setting of Court House Farm. Register your interest for 5-night residential or 6-day pass
Read MorePaper Collage Retreat with Jacqui Mair 12 -17 June 2026 at Court House Farm, Portishead, Somerset, UK 5 nights residential from £2,350 | 6-day pass £990
Immerse yourself in the world of collage with Jacqui Mair at Court House Farm. Explore Collage, producing handmade papers, mark-making, and artist books in a supportive, inspiring environment. Perfect for beginners or those looking to develop their creative voice. Register your interest today and we will notify you when booking is live
Still Life in Colour: A Painting Retreat with Anna Hymas 21–26 June 2026 | Court House Farm, Portishead UK. 5 night Residential from £2350 | 6-day Pass £990
Join artist Anna Hymas for six inspiring days of colour, composition, and creative play. In the peaceful surroundings of Court House Farm, you’ll explore still life painting through drawing, layering, and intuitive mark-making with oil or acrylic. Anna’s gentle guidance encourages freedom and experimentation — helping you build confidence, see differently, and rediscover joy in your creative process. With small-group teaching, nourishing meals, and time to reflect, you’ll leave with new paintings and renewed artistic energy. Book Now | Local? Register your interest as a day-guest
6-day slow stitching and storytelling retreat with Ali Ferguson – from £2350 5-night residential
5-10th July 2026 at Court House Farm, Portishead, Somerset.
Join artist Ali Ferguson for a soulful retreat focused on hand stitching, found materials, and personal storytelling through textiles.
Book your retreat | Local? 6-Day pass spaces available on request
6-day textile art retreat with Darren Ball – from £2350 5 night residential, £990 6-Day pass
17- 22nd July 2026 at Court House Farm, Portishead Somerset.
Join contemporary textile artist Darren Ball to explore texture, colour, and mixed media in this playful and expressive retreat.
Secure your spot | Local?Open for 6 days pass by request
Six day retreat to immerse yourself in the world of Chalk Paint® with Tristan of Doghead Designs and Annie Sloan at Court House Farm. This five-night retreat blends colour, creativity, and connection—with hands-on furniture painting, inspiring workshops and a special visit from Annie Sloan herself. Transform your own piece of furniture in the creative setting of Court House Farm. Register your interest for 5-night residential or 6-day pass
Read More4 day still life painting retreat with Anna Hymas – from £1250 3 night residential
10-13th October 2025 at Court House Farm, Portishead, Somerset.
Join artist Anna Hymas for a joyful retreat using colour and composition to explore still life painting in oils or acrylic.
Last-min booking available | Local? register your interest for 4-day pass attendance
6-day block printing retreat with Annika Reed – from £1990, 5 night residential & £990 for a 6-day pass
21–26 September 2025 at Court House Farm, Somerset.
Join artist and printmaker Annika Reed for a joyful retreat exploring hand block printing, pattern design, and colour.
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Six day retreat with BBC’s Tristan Merriam of Doghead Designs with Visit from Creator & founder of Chalk Paint, Annie Sloan. Learn expressive upcycling and furniture painting techniques using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. Transform your own piece in the creative setting of Court House Farm. Register your interest for the next 5-night residential or 6-day pass with Tristan
Read More4-day collage retreat with Jacqui Mair – from £1250 3 night residential & £590 for a 4-day pass
4–7 September 2025 at Court House Farm, Somerset.
Join artist and illustrator Jacqui Mair for a vibrant retreat celebrating colour, pattern, and playful collage.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR JACQUI’S 2026 RETREAT
4-day drawing and stitch Art retreat with Janet Haigh – from £1250 3 night residential & £590 for a 4-day pass
4-7th September 2025 at Court House Farm, Somerset.
Join artist and designer Janet Haigh for a relaxed and colourful retreat exploring stitched textiles, drawing, and mixed media.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR JANETS NEXT RETREAT
Join renowned textile artist Matthew Harris for a five-night creative retreat at Court House Farm, Somerset. Explore mark making, textiles, and surface design in a peaceful, inspiring setting, with expert tuition, delicious food, and time to recharge. Join Matthew in Nov 2025 or Register your interest for 2026
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