Printed and Stitched Landscapes
5th to the 7th July 2027
Cost: from £465 per person
Printed and Stitched Landscapes is a 3-day textile retreat that brings participants closer to nature. Together, we’ll make connections with the world around us in a reflective and inspiring setting at Rydal Hall.
During this workshop, Louise will take participants through the whole process of designing, sampling and creating a piece of printed and embroidered textile artwork. Your finished piece will share your own connection to nature. Each person will create something unique, so outcomes will vary depending on your interests and inspiration. For example, you might create an artwork to frame, a wall hanging or even a book.
On the first day, participants will create their print blocks. Using innovative materials, we’ll make the print blocks directly from the nature around us: leaves, grasses and flowers. (This isn’t a lino printing process.) Next, you’ll explore layering colour and masking areas of your print blocks to create interesting effects. You’ll also print using a range of media and materials, such as fabric and paper. Finally, we’ll finish the day with some quick design work (no drawing skills needed) and an introduction to hand embroidery.
The second day is a chance to create more refined samples and finalise designs. Again, no drawing skills are needed. You will then begin your final piece and complete it on the third day.
This workshop is suitable for people of all levels of embroidery and printing experience. In addition, there will be lots of one-to-one guidance and support, along with demonstrations.
Louise is a textile artist and tutor whose practice centres on connection. That may be through artwork narrating stories and memories. Or it may be through workshops, coming together with others and meeting like-minded people. She creates safe spaces and encourages reflection and dialogue. At the same time, she connects personal needs with the social, supporting mental and physical health.
Louise creates research-based textile artwork that narrates hidden stories and memories, protecting and honouring them through stitch. Her work explores connection to identity, people, personality and changing personas. To do this, she uses deconstruction and reconstruction techniques to tell quirky, often overlooked stories and facts. In this way, she rebuilds pieces much as a story is told and retold.
To book email: mail@rydalhall.org or call 015394 32050
Our property is a Grade II listed building, and due to its historic nature, some areas may present accessibility challenges. If you have mobility difficulties or any specific accessibility requirements and are considering staying with us, we kindly ask that you contact us by telephone before booking. We will be happy to discuss your needs and help you determine whether our accommodation is suitable for your stay.
You can also read our full accessibility statement.