Craft Retreats With Queen Pip
Does the idea of a whole day (or two) of crafting fill you with joy? Do you want to have a fun packed, creative escape from your normal daily routine? Then, a Craft Retreat with Queen Pip is perfect for you. Whether you’re in your twenties or your nineties, you’ll fit in perfectly!
3 More Retreats in 2026!
Following the success of our March Lavinia Retreat, you can now book into our Summer One Day, Advanced Lavinia One Day and Christmas Two Day Retreats!
You can book into any of these NOW – just click HERE. (opens in a new window).
For more details, scroll below.
Chloe’s Creative Retreat
When: Saturday 15th August – spaces selling fast
Times: 10.00 – 4.30 pm
Where: Holiday Inn, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6AZ (close to the location for the Creative Craft Show).
Price Includes:
- Classes, class kit, stamps & dies, demonstrations, and PDF instructions to keep
- Your own personal craft table for the duration
- Buffet lunch, snacks and unlimited refreshments!
Please carefully read my cancellation policy. A non refundable deposit is required at time of booking.
Pricing:
- Retreat day, including your stamps and dies, class kit and everything above, = total £140
Bring your own inks, die cutting machine, blocks for your stamps & basic craft kit. Everything else is provided.
Supply List of Stamps
(Included in price)
- Peony Stamps & Dies
- Happy Birthday Frames (Square)
Additional Products
Bring any general sentiment stamps e.g. Branching Out stamps from our last Christmas retreat!
We may suggest a favourite embossing folder, punch, or dies nearer the time, once we’ve completed the designs.
Inks (Bring your own)
Stampin’ Up! (or similar)
- Pretty In Pink
- Bermuda Bay
- Night of Navy
- Bubblebath
Alcohol Markers in similar colours or coloured pencils.
Versafine Clair Nocture or Memento Black.
Craft kit
There are some basic items that you’ll need to bring with you:
- Die cutting machine (large not mini)
- Blocks for stamps
- Adhesives
- Paper Trimmer, bone folder etc.
Lavinia Stamps Retreat (Advanced)
When: Sunday 16th August – spaces selling fast
Times: 10.00 – 4.30 pm
Where: Holiday Inn, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6AZ (close to the location for the Creative Craft Show).
Price Includes:
- Classes, class kit, demonstrations, and PDF instructions to keep
- Your own personal craft table for the duration
- Buffet lunch, snacks and unlimited refreshments!
Please carefully read my cancellation policy. A non refundable deposit is required at time of booking.
Bring your own inks, craft kit etc, but you can add on the stamps if you don’t own them. This Retreat will be focused on building full scenes and adding depth and perspective to your creations.
Pricing Options:
- Retreat day, bring your own stamps £80
- Retreat day, Add on the Advanced stamps for an additional £40 = total £120
- Add-on Spring Lavinia Stamps £50 and Advanced stamps £40 = total £170
This retreat is suitable for those who have done blending and stamping before. If you have worked with Lavinia stamps or Card-io that’s a bonus but not a necessity.
If you didn’t do my Beginners Retreat you can still join this one!
Supply List of Stamps
(BYO or Add-On for £40)
LAV177 – Fairy Bridge
LAV811 – Vine Branch
LAV176 – Cherry Blossom
LAV197 – Field Grass
LAV600 – Tree Hive Set
Additional Stamps
You will also need the stamps we used at the Spring Lavinia Retreat or similar.
You can purchase these as another Add-On for £50 or bring your own.
LAV635 Fox Set 1
LAV980 Wild Foliage
LAV726 Tilly & Tango
LAV581 Pipin Mini
LAV151 Slender Mushrooms
LAV256 Flowers Mini
LAV679 Foliage
LAV758 Lamps
Inks (Bring your own)
Versafine Clair – Nocturne
Stampin’ Up! (or Lavinia Elements)
- TBC
Craft kit
There are some basic items that you’ll need to bring with you:
- Watercolour Brush
- Blending Brushes & Series 3 Lavinia Brush
- Blocks for stamps
- Adhesives
- Paper Trimmer etc
- Coloured Pencils
- Posca (White / Metallic / your choices)
- Gel Pens (white / Metallic)
Christmas Retreat 2026
When: Saturday & Sunday 24th & 25th October
Times: 10.00 – 4.30 pm
Where: Holiday Inn, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6AZ (close to the location for the Creative Craft Show).
Price Includes:
- Classes, class kit, demonstrations, and PDF instructions to keep
- Your own personal craft table for the duration
- Buffet lunch, snacks and unlimited refreshments!
- Optional Christmas dinner Saturday night
Please carefully read my cancellation policy. A non refundable deposit is required at time of booking.
Bring your own inks, craft kit etc, but you can add on the stamps if you don’t own them. This Retreat will be run a bit differently from those in the past – we want you to use the Christmas stamps you already own & love, so although you’ll still get a stuffed goody bag, we will also ask you to bring along some basic Christmas stamps to use for your creations! Think Christmas trees, Santa, Baubles / Ornaments etc. If you don’t have what we suggest, you can share ours on the day.
Pricing Options:
- Retreat day, craft kit included, bring your own stamps £215
- Retreat day, craft kit and Add On the stamps for an additional £50 = total £265
This retreat is suitable for anyone! Complete beginners can come and make some beautiful cards, home decor or gift ideas with our expert help on hand.
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What my customers say!
This was such a fabulous retreat – Myself and family decided to go together and it was wonderful!! We spent the day learning all things card making, Pip and the team were amazing!!
We were complete beginners and we all came away with fabulous cards, plus stamps (we may have bought some extra ones too!) – the atmosphere was wonderful, catering amazing and we are already looking at doing it again!
Thanks Pip!!
Pip’s enthusiasm for craft is infectious, but what sets her apart from others is her compassion and human touch. Her ability to connect with people regardless of experience or age is one of her many attributes. She genuinely cares about your own personal experience first, her customer service is second to none. Thank you Pip for being you!
I absolutely loved the Lavinia Retreat run by Queen Pip Cards. I learnt so many new things about blending backgrounds and using different types of pens to enhance my cards.
Definitely well worth the money and the trip down to Farnborough.
Cheryl x
About Your Hosts
Pip has crafted nearly all of her life being raised by an art teacher it was just a normal part of life. During her early 40’s she found card making again & Stampin’ Up! a US based Direct Sales company whose products she fell in love with. More she realised her true passion was sharing her card making skills with others and helping them become confident card makers.
Today she’s taught thousands of women how to improve their card making whilst running amazing retreats giving fantastic experiences.
Allison is my design and on the day partner for my in person retreats. She’s been card making even longer than I have and loves creating amazing creations. We became friends through our love of Stampin’ Up! and clicked immediately. With the same sense of humour and dedication to giving our guests fabulous experiences it makes our in person retreats a dream!
Frequently Asked Questions
I don't live in the UK can I come?
Sadly my retreats are in person only in the UK. However, I also teach online via my Card Making Know How Academy which is open worldwide! See more information HERE.
I’m new to card making, can I come?
Yes, all of my retreats are perfect for all levels of experience. New card makers will need just a few basic tools however some retreats need more supplies. With my expert help and guidance, even the newest card makers can achieve results.
What equipment do I need to have?
All projects are within the grasp of a beginner or a confident card maker, but you will need some tools to attend:
- Paper Trimmer
- Paper Snips (sharp scissors)
- Bone Folder
- Glue (wet & dry for all uses)
- Take Your Pick Tool
- Blocks for any stamps included (or your own stamps & blocks for BYO events)
- Blending / Colouring tools
- Inks
If you’re coming to my in person retreats, you do not need a die cutting machine as there is one available for sharing on the day.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes! The deposit is required to guarantee your booking. This is non refundable. After that, contact me to work out a payment plan that suits you. All payments are required prior to the closing date for each retreat (normally 6 weeks prior).
I have dietary requirements; can they be catered for?
For in person retreats the hotel is excellent at providing lunches that are suitable for all main dietary (and some more niche) requirements. I issue a dietary requirements submissions form for all guests to complete for each specific event. If you wish, you may also contact the hotel directly. No medical data is requested and all data is deleted after each event.
Have other questions?
Why not email me with any questions you may have at pip@queenpipcards.com
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