Date: January Friday 23 - 3pm onwards to Sunday 25th 4pm finish
🦉 Needle Felting Owl Retreat with Steffi Stern & Agnese Davies
Join us for 2 days of creative bliss!
Here at The Makerss, we’re a little owl obsessed—and we know many of you are too! Now’s your chance to needle felt your very own owl under expert guidance from Steffi Stern and Agnese Davis, during a relaxed and inspiring two-day retreat.
Choose from a range of beloved species including:
Barn Owl, Eurasian Eagle Owl, Little Owl, Tawny Owl, Snowy Owl, or Burrowing Owl—or bring your own favourite owl to life! Whilst we accommodate to make your life size owl, some are just too large (Eurasian Eagle Owl) or you may find it more appealing to make a smaller one.
No matter your skill level—absolute beginner or seasoned felter—you’ll learn to create realistic features like eyes, beaks, claws and feathers, with personal support throughout the process.
✨ What’s Included:
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🧶 All tools and materials
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🎁 A generous luxury goody bag worth over £80
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🍰 All meals (except breakfast), cakes & refreshments
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🪡 Expert tuition tailored to your level
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💕 A warm, welcoming atmosphere with like-minded makers
We’ve hosted over 15 retreats, and every one is full of laughter, kindness, creativity, and of course… cake! If you are a Repeat Retreater please get in touch as we will give you a 10% discount on the total fee (that's £50 off!)
🛏 Accommodation:
This time, we’re leaving accommodation in your hands—but we’re more than happy to provide local recommendations.
Come stab fluff, laugh, and relax with us. It’s time to treat yourself to a magical escape in the company of wool, owls, and new friends.
Testimonials: Our retreats have been tried and tested over the past 8 years and we are always delighted that we have a large number of 'Repeat Retreaters' who sometimes even attend both of our annual retreats. We go over and beyond to make everybody welcome regardless to their needle felting experience. We will do all we can to accommodate people with mobility issues too as long as the venue will allow.
What some of our Past Retreaters have said:
"I made this during the Winter retreat, can't wait for the Summer one. If any one is on the fence deciding whether to go or not, don't over think - just do it. This was my third retreat and they just keep getting better and better. The hard work that goes into the preparation must be exhausting because no stone is left unturned. The welcome is second to none"
"Everyone attending is encouraged to explore their creativity with the friendship, love, encouragement, skills, enthusiasm and nurturing spirit that we've all come to know and love from The Makerss. Thank you again"
"Throughout the whole weekend Steffi, Carol and Colette were always on hand to answer questions, give guidance, help and encouragement. Nothing was too much trouble for any of our hosts and instructors. The project we did was good fun and I believe we all came away from the retreat with a usable and attractive tote. The evening activities were great fun."
"It's always lovely coming to a retreat with the Makerss. Not only is there expert tuition who help you create your piece in your style but amazing food and stunning scenery. Felting can be a lonely craft sometimes so it's joyful to come to a retreat and be surround by other enthusiasts."
