Sewcial Retreat with Carolyn Forster of Quilting on the Go - Friday 25th to Sunday 27th September 2026

✨ Need a creative reset? Dreaming of uninterrupted sewing time away from daily distractions? Want to spend a weekend with like-minded makers? This is your invitation to escape, relax, and sew to your heart’s content!

We are thrilled to welcome Carolyn Forster back to lead our 2026 Sewcial Retreat. Join us for a weekend of creative inspiration, practical learning, and great company in the beautiful Surrey countryside.

Carolyn’s warm and encouraging teaching style, paired with her unique approach to quilting, makes this a weekend not to miss!

Here are all the details:

🧵 Workshop Details:

Carolyn will be teaching on Saturday, sharing her signature approach to patchwork and quilting.  The full workshop content is still being finalised, but you can expect engaging sessions focused on practical skills, inspiring ideas, and creative techniques suitable for all skill levels.

All workshops are beginner-friendly, with no previous experience required.

👉 Get a feel for Carolyn’s work on Instagram: @quiltingonthego

When:

Friday 25th – Sunday 27th September 2026

Our retreat will run from Friday afternoon (approximately 3 pm) through to Sunday afternoon (approximately 4 pm).

📍 Retreat Venue:

Holiday Inn Shepperton, Felix Ln, Shepperton TW17 8NP.

Nestled in peaceful parkland, this 4-star spa hotel is just 20 minutes from Heathrow and close to the M25 and M3.  Guests can enjoy modern, spacious rooms, access to the health club, and the comfort of a full-service hotel all weekend.

🗓️ Retreat Schedule:

Friday:

3 pm: Start setting up your workstation in the sewing room for the weekend.  Sewing can commence at 3:30 pm once your machine has been PAT tested on site.

8:30 pm: Evening talk and welcome session with Carolyn

Sewing room open up to midnight

Saturday: 

7:30 am – Sewing room opens

9:30 am–5:00 pm – Workshop with Carolyn (optional – or work on your project)

Evening sewing until midnight

Sunday:

7:30 am – Sewing room opens

10:00 am – Round up of the workshop from Saturday, Q&A session

Sewing continues until 3:00 pm

Retreat ends at 4:00 pm

🛏️ What’s Included:

• 2 nights of luxury en-suite accommodation

• All tutor-led sessions (optional attendance)
  

• Your own dedicated sewing workstation
  

• Full use of the sewing room during the retreat 

• Buffet breakfast (Saturday & Sunday)

• Cold working lunch (Saturday & Sunday – drinks not included)

• Buffet dinner (Friday & Saturday – drinks not included)

• Refreshments during the day

• Use of hotel facilities including the Health Club (pool, spa, sauna, gym)

• Free on-site parking

Please note: Workshop participation is optional.   A supply list will be provided before the retreat; however, materials are not included.

💷 Pricing:

Single occupancy: £560 per person

🚨 Please Note:

You'll need to bring your own sewing machines to the retreat.  But if you cannot, we can organise one for you.  Please do get in touch as we only have limited machines available.

Workshop participation is optional.  A supply list will be provided before the retreat; however, materials are not included.

Retreat payments (deposit or full) are non-refundable but transferable. If you're unable to attend, you may send someone in your place. 

🎉 We can’t wait to welcome you to another inspiring weekend of quilting, community, and creative joy with Carolyn Forster!