Events
Most of the time, people organise their own groups at our craft retreats. Various craft, quilting and lifestyle teachers also use our lovely spaces to run workshops of their own. The details of these events will generally be available on our social media platforms.
Occasionally, we run events! We do the organising and invite you to come along and join us. It’s a chance to meet new people from the crafting community, learn new skills and get away to create and recharge.
Below is a current list of our events.
Make your own personalised Compass bag – handbag size
Learn to make your own personalised Compass bag – handbag size (pattern by Noodlehead)
under the tutelage of bag maker extraordinaire, Geraldine, from Three Little Rams.
Date: Friday 28 July 2023 – Sunday 30 July 2023
Workshop: 9.30 – 4.30 Sat and Sun.
What do you need to bring:
You will need to bring a working sewing machine.
Other details:
Details on needles and threads required will be provided after booking.
All prices include the complete bag kit (valued at $135)
and 14 hours of tuition.
Accommodation:
Accommodation at the divine Create@Harcourt from Friday 4pm to Sunday 5pm.
Delicious catering from Friday dinner
to Sunday afternoon tea.
Your investment:
Single ($655) and twin share ($545) accommodation packages available.
Day places ($375) available where lunch and morning and afternoon tea are provided.
Limited to 8 participants.
Limited dietary requirements can be catered for
– please ask.
Child’s Play with Michelle McKillop - Make your own quilt
500Make Child’s Play, an unreleased pattern by Michelle McKillop (designer of Spindrift, Meadow, Dream Weaver to name but a few).
Michelle will guide you through this fun quilt which can be made to any size.
Date: Oct 14, 2022 – Oct 16, 2022
Time: Attendees arrive from 4 pm Friday Oct 14. The workshop will be from 9.30-4.30 Saturday and Sunday. Checkout will be 5 pm but there is an option to stay Sunday night (until 4pm Monday) to do your own sewing or look around the gorgeous Warburton if you want.
What do you need to bring:
You will need to bring a working sewing machine.
Other details:
During the workshop, Michelle will discuss low volume and contrasting high volume colour choices. The quilt is made with simple rotary cutting and machine piecing techniques and a small amount of appliqué which can be done by hand or machine. This quilt would also look great in a soft palette using vintage and doilies.
Accommodation:
The workshop will be held at the gorgeous Create@Warburton. Enjoy the view and the birds whilst you sew in this well-appointed creative retreat. Delicious catering from Friday night dinner to afternoon tea on Sunday is included.
Single and twin share accommodation options available.
Your investment:
Single ($500) and twin share ($350) accommodation packages available.
Workshop limited to 8 participants (6 residential and 2 day students) only ensuring a quality and intimate teaching environment.
Limited dietary requirements can be catered for
– please ask.
If you have ideas for a craft workshop that you would like to see or if you are interested in an event that has already been held, please get in touch.
Connect with Create Retreats
E | info@createretreats.com.au
M | 0422 976 439
Connect with
Create Retreats
E | info@createretreats.com.au
M | 0422 976 439