‘Thank you so much Anne, for your very generous teaching style. I feel like I’m able to go away and create my own themes, styles and pieces – positively buzzing with ideas’.
student testimonial
Workshops and Talks
I’m an experienced tutor, providing supportive guidance with a range of creative and inspirational classes. I have taught all over the world, online and in person, and am a short course tutor at the renowned West Dean College. I am also happy to deliver a one hour long talk on my practice online from my studio or in person. Contact me for details and fees.
All courses listed are open to the public – for groups and guilds please uses the contact form on this site.
My course information and titles are protected under copyright.
Online Workshops
ONLINE COURSE with Take Two – ‘Collections and Cloth’, my signature online course with Take Two. Registration and more information here.
NEW! I’m working with Crafty Monkies on two new very affordable courses next autumn details here
17 October – ‘Folk Art Needlecase’ book here:
21 November – ‘Folk Heart Pincushion’ book here:
2026 Workshops – more to be added as they come online
Loop London ‘Birds’ on 25 April 2026 book here SOLD OUT
I’m returning to Beth Morris Workshops in Cardiff on May 10 for a ‘Folk Inspired Covered Box’ workshop. Book here
NEW for 2026 with Art and Craft Retreats Ltd – a luxury retreat in the Lake District from 4- June – three tutors including me!
🏨 3 nights of luxury accommodation in the idyllic Lake District
🥘 All meals included – breakfast, lunch, dinner & refreshments
🧑🏫 Two full days of expert tuition and guidance, with extra recap sessions
🪡 Three Inspiring projects to take home
🧵 A supportive, creative environment to inspire your stitching journey
🧵 All materials included
💷 Price: £899
🛌 Single occupancy room per guest with en-suite facilities / twin options available
enquiries@artandcraftretreats.co.uk
NEW: A wonderful new venue from Batsford Books
The Merchant’s House in Ramsgate – October 2-4 2026
All accommodation, meals and equipment are provided, though you are encouraged to bring your own sewing kit and/or fabric if you wish. Each course will be a minimum of 8 people and a maximum of 10 people. Maker’s House provides 6 double bedrooms, including 2 with en suite bathrooms. Prices range from £615 (sharing a twin room) to £695 (single occupancy with en suite).
Do get in touch with Polly at ppowell@batsfordbooks.com for more information and to book your place now.
Anne Kelly 