TEXTILE ART COURSES NEAR YOU?
Join Us At Gartmore House For Our Art for Textiles Courses


available dates :
March - May 2023
“I kept on searching for textile art courses to no avail that was until Gartmore House came along!”
About The Course
We can’t wait to welcome you here at Gartmore House to enjoy our textile art courses.


We are proud to have the best tutor available to teach you everything you need to know when it comes to textile art. Let the picturesque scenery and relaxing atmosphere all around us inspire you and bring new ideas for your crafting journey.
We believe that taking the time to learn new craft skills like this textile art course can help you destress and forget your troubles.
If you are looking for fresh artistic inspiration that you can apply to textiles, then this holiday is for you. Join our talented and ever popular tutor Ewa Kuniczak to explore and discover an exciting range of artistic ideas that you can translate and adapt into a wide range of original textile techniques.
Ewa has extensive experience of teaching art, design and creative textiles. She will guide you as you investigate art materials and design concepts.
Art for Textiles is suitable for all abilities; no previous experience is required! Discover renewed artistic flair and design ideas that you can translate to textiles such as felting, silk printing, wool, patchwork and quilting, and more!
Course Inclusions And Coverage
This course is an all-in-one package which includes the following:
Tuition
Booking for this course includes 4 days of specialist tuition from Ewa Kuniczak.
Equipment
All specialist equipment will be supplied but there will be a few essential items that you will need to bring. Please see our terms and detailed information section below.
Food & Accommodation
Full board catering and 5-nights accommodation are included when you book.
Transfers
Complimentary transfers are included when you book - subject to certain conditions.*
* Transfers from Stirling train station are available on the arrival and departure days (pick-up from the station at 15:30, departs Gartmore House at 9:15). Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh Airports are available at an additional cost.
Booking Information
DATES 2023
All of our craft or activity holidays run for 5-nights from Sunday to Friday and start from £979 per person.
The above is based on single occupancy. A £100 per person discount is applied for art, craft and activity guests on a shared occupancy basis.
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tERMS & DETAILED INFORMATION


All materials and equipment for your course will be provided by your tutor.
Students may wish to bring any art materials and papers they would like to work with plus any design ideas and sketches or photos that are particularly interesting to them.
Your Course Tutor: Ewa Kuniczak
Your tutor is the vibrant Ewa Kuniczak, Co-founder of the International Feltmakers Association.
Polish-born Ewa now lives and works in Scotland. She is an author, as well as a freelance lecturer and tutor in Art & Design and Creative Textiles (specialising in felting techniques). Ewa continues to produce her own work for exhibitions and high-profile fairs.
She has travelled widely, studying costume, textile and felting methods, and continues to participate in international conferences, exhibitions and leading community projects. Ewa exhibits widely through the UK, USA and Europe on a regular basis, and is recipient of several awards, including Best in Show at the Royal Highland Show, and Innovation & Design. Find out more about Ewa on her website.
Ewa also tutors our Felting holidays and Screen Printing Textiles holidays.
Faq
Where can I find out more about the course?
If you need any further information about your course that is not on our website, please get in contact with us and we can provide you with the tutor’s contact details who can assist with your query.
What do I need to bring on my art, craft and activity break?
Your required kit list for your specific break is shown on each course’s webpage. Your tutor will also be in contact with you, prior to your course to confirm kit lists and questions you have.
Should you have any queries, then please feel free to contact us.
What is the art, craft and activity holiday booking terms and conditions?
To confirm your holiday a non-refundable 25% deposit is required to secure your booking.
The balance of your payment must be received no later than 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement of your holiday. In the case of non-payment, we reserve the right to cancel your booking and any cancellation fees will apply.
All deposits are non-refundable. Should you need to cancel your booking up to 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement date, we will refund any monies paid, less your deposit. If you cancel less than 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement date, no refund will be given.
Holidays are subject to availability and subject to change. There is a minimum number of guests required to run each course. If a course is cancelled due to low numbers, you may transfer any monies paid to an alternative date or a full refund will be issued. We do advise you to take out holiday insurance for this reason.
What time do your transfer services for the art, craft & activity holidays operate?
We offer a complimentary transfer services to and from Stirling train station. Collection is at 3:30pm from the station on the day of arrival, and our drop-off service departs from Gartmore House at 9:15 am on day of departure.
The closest airports to us are Glasgow and Edinburgh airports. If you require a transfer to and/or from either airport, please select this option at the time of booking. Transfers to/from Glasgow and Edinburgh airports are available at an additional cost. After booking your flights, please update your Customer Portal with the time you wish to be collected from the airport on the day of arrival and the time of collection at Gartmore House, returning to the airport, on the day of departure. Please allow 60 minutes for your transfer between Gartmore House and Glasgow Airport, or 90 minutes for your transfer between Gartmore House and Edinburgh Airport.
Can I bring a partner/friend to stay with me while I am on an art, craft or activity break?
If you’re coming on one of our art, craft or activity holidays and would like to bring a friend, partner, or member of your family, then we have you (and them!) covered. Accompanying guests will enjoy full board catering and shared accommodation with you. Please add them at the checkout stage.
Spots on this course are limited!
Book your spot now and join us at Gartmore House. We are confident it will deepen your understanding of art for textiles.