Arona Lake· Maggiore · Italy
Embroidery
Retreat in Italy
May 2-4,
2027
Three quiet days of stitching,
inspired by the frescoes on the walls of a historic palazzo.
Arona Lake· Maggiore · Italy
Three quiet days of stitching,
inspired by the frescoes on the walls of a historic palazzo.
About the workshop
In this workshop, we will stitch details inspired by the old frescoes painted on the walls of my home in Arona, a historic palazzo near Lake Maggiore. Small flowers, faded ornaments, fragments of faces and soft colours that have survived for hundreds of years — translated into embroidery by hand.
This is not a fast workshop.
It's about slowing down, looking closely, and enjoying the process of making something beautiful with your hands.
You will work on one of several pre-designed embroidery pieces based on the frescoes in the palazzo. I will guide you through a mix of stitches and techniques, step by step. Suitable for both adventurous beginners and more experienced stitchers.
We work in a small group around a large table in the palazzo, with good coffee, Italian lunches, and the sound of church bells outside the windows.
Workshop detail — Arona, Italy
You will choose from a small collection of embroidery designs inspired by the frescoes inside the house.
We will use different embroidery stitches and textures to bring the artwork to life in thread.
payment in 3 monthly
installments
3 × € 500
3 full workshop days
Embroidery kit and all materials
Printed design for your chosen piece
Italian lunches during the workshop days
Coffee, tea and small treats throughout
Personal guidance throughout the workshop
You are free to cancel within 14 days of booking for a full refund, unless the retreat begins within that period or unless otherwise stated at the time of booking.
After that, the following applies:
Please note
A payment plan does not make your booking flexible or cancellable. You may request to transfer your place to another participant, subject to approval. If your place is resold, we may offer a partial refund or credit at our discretion.
We strongly recommend arranging travel insurance immediately after booking.
Where we meet
The workshop takes place in my home in Arona, a small lakeside town on Lake Maggiore in Northern Italy.
Arona is about 30 minutes from Milan Malpensa Airport and easy to reach by train.
Small group
This is a small and personal workshop with limited places available. Each participant receives individual attention throughout the three days.