kitchen table cloth
curtains upholstered chair stripy
yellow bathroom sink wallpaper
sitting room red stripy
cushion
blue kitchen utility room
armchair stripy blind
green bookcase blind
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
kitchen table cloth
curtains upholstered chair stripy
yellow bathroom sink wallpaper
sitting room red stripy
cushion
blue kitchen utility room
armchair stripy blind
green bookcase blind
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)
Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger 6 nights (from £1,450)

Home - A Masterclass in Colour & Cloth with Studio Faeger
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Studio Faeger specialise in both residential and commercial spaces that put handmade in the spotlight. Victoria’s designs are bold and intentional yet delicate and whimsical. Victoria is passionate in curating spaces that are both beautiful and meaningful to those who live in them, with a particular focus on traditional craftsmanship, delicate detailing and intricate handmade layers.  Studio Faeger and Merchant & Mills have a similar design ethos and sensibility, Victoria often uses our fabrics in her schemes and is equally as passionate about cloth as we are!

This is a unique creative workshop where you can immerse yourself into the world of interior design, learn how to master complete paint & fabric schemes and how to implement this into your own home. The workshop will be a collaborative one on one session with Victoria, pulling together comprehensive room by room paint & fabric schemes and rummaging through the Merchant and Mills shop to understand what cloth to use and how and where to layer this into your own design schemes to take home. You may decide to concentrate on one room, or you could work on several rooms to create a cohesive flow through the house. Victoria is a master in layering colour and fabrics with a handmade touch -  this is really the focus of the retreat. 

The benefit of also being in a group means you’ll get to see and listen to other students’ schemes, not just your own. So you’ll be able to draw inspiration and ideas from each other!

You do not need any prior experience in Interior Design to attend this class. You’ll need to bring pictures or a video of the room(s) you’d like to work on  and a layout floorplan of the house (if you have one), but not essential. Please also bring swatches of any existing fabrics or antiques you want to incorporate, or any inspiration images you’d like to discuss.

The last two days of the retreat will be for sewing. Taking your design schemes that have been developed with Victoria and turning them into a reality. In your two days sewing tuition you can make things like cushions, sofa toppers, blinds or café curtains. With two experienced sewing teachers you’ll learn how to cut everything out perfectly and leave with items that have been made to a high standard. You do not need to have prior sewing experience, as we have to sewing teachers on hand we can help any beginners!

As part of the course fee you’ll receive a copy of ‘HOUSE’ (coming soon), the new Merchant & Mills interior book full of home patterns (also with an interview with Studio Faeger!) a Paint & Paper Library Fandeck, and unlimited fabric samples.

What is included in your retreat fee:

  • 6 night stay at The Grove, in the heart of Rye (Monday night to Saturday night inclusive). This is a 2 minute walk from the shop and workshop where you’ll be sewing. You have Saturday to either relax at the Grove or go out and about in Rye. Check out by 10am on the Sunday.
  • Welcome drinks at The Grove, where you meet your tutors and fellow students.
  • 2 days tuition with Victoria Barker, and 2 days tuition with 2 of our in house experienced sewing teachers.  Breakfast goodies at The Grove.
  • A beautiful seasonal lunch on all days.
  • Plentiful teas, coffees and cake at the studio.
  • A farewell supper with your tutor including wine.
  • 10% off all purchases in the shop.
  • All materials and tools are included.
  • A copy of ‘HOUSE’ by Merchant & Mills.
  • An A4 paint binder (supplier of your choice).

You can check into the Grove from 15:00 on Monday. There will be a meet and greet at 16:00 with your fellow housemates and tutors. Check out is by 10am on the Sunday.

 

The Studio:

The studio is on the mezzanine above the shop. Each student has ample space, with plentiful natural light.

Accessibility:

Our studio is currently only available via stairs. We are always thinking of ways in which we can improve accessibility for the future.

Dogs and service dogs:

As a dog friendly workplace, please be aware that we have a few well-behaved dogs on site most days.

We cannot accommodate dogs on the retreats or classes however, registered service dogs are welcome, please let us know at the time of booking if you will be bringing your service dog.

Accommodation:

The house is in the centre of Rye, a stone's throw from Merchant and Mills, a home to be enjoyed and shared by you all in the same way as our studio. It is full of beautiful fabrics and inspirational ideas, a fabric lovers dream. The house is both spacious and cosy, with 2 living rooms, a spacious kitchen and a stunning conservatory for dinning, chatting or sewing! There are 6 beds (one room is a shared twin room) and 4 bathrooms. There’s so much space to relax or be creative in the evenings!

You have a choice of the following rooms:

Room 1 - £1,850 - King bed with shared walk-in shower.

A large formal Victorian front bedroom which features large patio doors opening on to the front balcony, original fireplace and built in wardrobe. The original plaster detailing, cornice and ceiling rose have been restored and the room has been decorated in a gentle palette of calm neutrals.

Room 2 - £1,850 - King bed with shared walk-in shower.

Classically proportioned rear facing large bedroom. Like bedroom 1 the cornice and ceiling rose have been restored, the original fireplace and built in cupboard wardrobe have been retained. Decorated in shades of white, ochre, green and blue.

Rooms 3 - £1,450 & 4 - £1,600 - Twin bedrooms with a shared shower over bath.

A pair of adjoining bedrooms situated at the very back of the house. The first, the smaller room is also a walk through to the second of these two rooms. Divided by a door, the back room has a double bed and the smaller walk-through has a small double.

These are lively rooms designed around the beautiful detailed Injuri throws that cover the beds.

On the top floor we have the first of these two charming bedrooms. Both rooms have had their original tongue and groove cladding restored. They have both retained their original fireplaces. Decorated in gentle neutrals layered with beautiful soft furnishings.

Room 5 - £1,850 - Double room with private bathroom featuring handheld shower over bath.

The smaller of the two rooms is situated at the back of the house looking over the garden.

Room 6 - £1,850 - Double room with private bathroom featuring shower.

The slightly larger front bedroom, room 6 looks to the west and gets a gentle light in the morning.

For more information on the Grove please see our blog post here.

Terms & Conditions:

Travel to Rye is not included in your class fee.

Our courses are non-refundable unless we have a reserve list and we can fill your space. To that end, we do recommend that you take out the relevant insurance.

In the unlikely event that we have to cancel a retreat we will offer a transfer to a new date or a full refund. We will endeavour to give as much notice as possible and a minimum of 4 weeks.

If you have any queries about this retreat you can email Katie on [email protected].

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