Create Beautiful Textiles with Willow and Hare Stitching
- x -Bringing my designs to you - x -
Join me at workshops and retreats, where I share my techniques and inspire and encourage you to embrace your creativity. Discover the therapeutic nature of stitching, and finding mindfulness in every stitch.
Please see below for details about my various dates and venues for workshops and retreats. If you have a specific request or query, please do get in touch with me.
Upcoming Workshops 2026
Summer Stitching at Whitchurch Silk Mill, England
Come and spend a whimsical Summers day with me at the beautiful Whitchurch Silk Mill, Hampshire, England.
We will be making my popular 'Four Seasons In a Day Pincushion'.
The price includes the pattern, hand dyed woven wool from Blackberry Primitives, English paper pieces, a full day of tuition for all levels, and refreshments.
Saturday 25th July 2026
Price: £150
SOLD OUT
Christmas Stitching at Whitchurch Silk Mill, England
Come and spend a cosy, whimsical winters day with me at the beautiful Whitchurch Silk Mill, Hampshire, England.
We will be making my 'The Holly, The Ivy and The Hares Mini Quilt'.
The price includes the pattern, hand dyed woven wool from Blackberry Primitives, English paper pieces, a full day of tuition for all levels, and refreshments.
Saturday 28th November 2026
Price: £150
Jane Austen House, England
Embroider Jane Austen's House and birthday, and complete as a small Pillow with Diamond English Paper Pieced backing.
This design celebrates Jane and her beautiful home in the small rural village of Chawton, England. The cross-stitch embroidery captures details of the house, and the diamond English Paper Pieced reverse captures the beautiful coverlet made by Jane, her sister Cassandra and her mother.
Come and stitch with Becky at Jane Austen House and create a beautiful and memorable piece to treasure.
Saturday 10th October 2026
Booking Details Coming Soon!!
Nicki Franklins 'The Stitchery', Ecton, England
Come and spend a whimsical day with me at Nicki Franklins beautiful studio, The Stitchery in rural Northamptonshire, England.
We will be making my popular ' Lapboard & Accessories for Stitching'. The price includes the pattern, hand dyed woven wool from Blackberry Primitives, English paper pieces, a full day of tuition for all levels, and refreshments.
Friday 21st August 2026
£120
Needle, Thread & Figgy Pudding, Winchester Cathedral
Needle, Thread and Figgy Pudding Retreat, Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire, England
- x - Monday 29th November to Saturday 4th December 2027 - x -
Join us at the beautiful Winchester Cathedral for six days of stitching. A Victorian Christmas inspired retreat, with exclusive projects from Becky of Willow and Hare Stitching, Sally of The Humble Bumble Stitcher, guest designers and speakers.
Immerse yourself in festive stitching, surrounded by the magical Winchester Christmas Market in the Cathedrals grounds, a Dickensian Carol Concert in the Cathedral, the Winchester Broderers featured in Tracy Chevalier’s ‘A Single Thread’, pop up shops and so much more. We are planning an incredible retreat for you.
Registration and details coming July 2026
Thistle & Thread Blackberry Primitives Workshop Scotland
Hosted by Tonja from Blackberry Primitives with Guest Designers including myself, Maggie Bononomi & Stacy Nash - x -
Two or Four Day Workshops
7th to 10th September, 2026
To enquire or book contact Tonja https://blackberryprimitives.com/retreats/
Join me at the historic Springkell Castle for workshops at the Thistle & Thread Retreat!
Take a two-day class with either myself, Maggie Bononomi or Stacy Nash. If you choose, you can add on a second two-day class with another one of us teachers and stitch with us for the full 4 days.
It’s a wonderful way to immerse yourself in beautiful projects, meaningful connection, and focused creative time in an unforgettable setting. I hope to see you there!
Included in the Workshops
* Your chosen teacher will give you expert tuition
* You will receive the kits to complete a project exclusive to the Thistle and Thread retreat, with inspiration for the designs taken from Scotland and its historical textiles
*A delicious lunch provided each day
*A special goodie bag with extra treasures
*A talk from each designer
*Stitching in a fabulous historic property
*Shop with specialist vendors
Booking and Information:
Contact Tonja through her website
https://blackberryprimitives.com/retreats/