Retreat Studios

Coming to Lincoln for the weekend or planning a day off with a difference? Want some quality time with a few close friends who all love to stitch? Above the shop, away from the bustle of the Bailgate, we have two quiet studios with modern machines available individually or together. A wonderful inspirational day awaits you. Enjoy some crafting, work on a quilt or do some dressmaking. Just you, and your project… and a friend, if you wish.

ROOFTOPS STUDIO - £36 per day.

Two work desks with machines. Ideal for sole retreat use or two people on a retreat. Overlooks the pretty rooftops on Bailgate. A cosy, relaxing carpeted space with a wall of fabric and antique prints.

CATHEDRAL STUDIO - £36 per day

Two work desks with machines. Ideal for sole retreat use or two people on a retreat. A bright, quiet space with a wall of fabric, vintage mirrors and poster prints. Catches the morning sun. From the large window you’ll have a view of the Cathedral (enjoy the bells!)

BOTH STUDIOS - £66 per day

If you wish to have both studios for the day, and therefore exclusive use of the top floor, you have four work stations with machines to use as you wish.

RETREAT USE:

You are welcome to bring your own fabric or choose from the shop (retreat customers get a discount!). Retreat bookings do not include tutoring. You are welcome to use our machines (thread not included). We will expect you to have sewing skills for the type of sewing you’d like to do whilst using the studio, plus we’ll expect you to be able to thread a machine etc. The studios are just for you to use - please do not bring children, family, friends, pets etc.

If you would like us to choose fabric for you ahead of your arrival or make any special arrangements, this is possible. Please ask when booking.

OUR MACHINES:

Our machines are kindly on loan from Lincoln-based Couling Sewing Machines. You can visit their website here. If you’re thinking of a new machine please do get in touch with Alan and the team!

PLEASE NOTE:

The studios have scissors, pins, chalk. hand-sewing needles and hand-sewing threads. The machines need to use Gutermann threads (not included). Your are welcome to bring your own machine if you don’t want to use ours

You are welcome to make tea & coffee etc (provided) in the first floor kitchen and store your milk etc in the fridge. Leading off the kitchen is our Cathedral-view terrace where you are welcome to enjoy your lunch on a sunny day. (Our terrace does have neighbours either side.)

There is a first floor bathroom (the shop has its own loo).

Access is 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.

The studios are on our second floor so there are two flights of stairs. Sorry, no lift.

Parking is available in Westgate 1, 2 or 3 or The Lawns.

If you book both studios you have exclusive use.

Hire includes VAT.

Lunch etc not included in hire. If you would like lunch provided and delivered, Nicola at Bells Tea Shop (at the top of Steep Hill) will be able to help. Or you could book a table and eat there! Phone 01522 262272.

HOW TO BOOK:

You can email Amy directly by clicking here or you can phone the shop during opening hours on 01522 540 487. If you’re local you can of course pop in.

The booking fee is payable in advance and non refundable. If you can’t attend, we can move your booking. If you wish to gift a Retreat Studio booking, we can arrange a voucher for you