Bellissimo Italian Embroidery Workshop Tour
Embark on a 13-day embroidery retreat through Lombardy and Piedmont, with Lake Como as the finale, created for lovers of fine linen, silk and traditional Italian hand embroidery. Designed for a small group of up to ~15 guests, you’ll enjoy unhurried stays in beautiful hotels, including a country villa in Piedmont and an elegant stay in the Italian Lakes region, along with regional dining and comfortable coach travel.
Over 6 days of dedicated workshops, talented Italian embroiderers will guide you through Florentine Whitework, Ricamo Bandera, and your choice of Puto Antico and Shadow Work. Designed for all skill levels, workshops are taught in English alongside curated excursions in Milan, free time in Turin, the Como Silk Museum, the Villa Taranto gardens, and Villa d’Este on the shores of Lake Como. You’ll also have time to wander, shop for fine linen and haberdashery, and, if you like, take the ferry to Bellagio.
Reserve your place to share a table, a project and a lifetime of friendships with fellow stitchers.
Solo travellers enjoy their own private room - this is our standard price
$750 USD deposit secures your place today — fully refundable within 2 days.
Milan, Italy
Private airport transfer upon arrival is included for guests arriving at Milan Malpensa airport within 48 hours prior to tour commencement. The transfer is between the airport and initial hotel, alternative destinations are not available.
The final hotel in the itinerary is located near Milan Malpensa Airport.
Overseas medical and emergency evacuation insurance is compulsory for international Experiences. Proof of insurance, including policy number and 24/7 hotline, must be submitted prior to tour commencement. Insurance covering cancellation, baggage and personal liability is strongly recommended for all bookings.
All guests are responsible for ensuring they have a valid passport and meet all entry requirements for the destination country.
Citizens of Australia, New Zealand, the US and Canada do not need a visa for short trips to France, provided your passport has at least 3 months of validity remaining beyond your return date.
If you hold a passport from any other country, you can easily check entry requirements on the official Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation website. Please double-check your passport expiration date when you book.
Note that the European Union is planning to implement an electronic travel authorisation process that may be in operation by the time this tour commences. This authorisation would involve a simple online application and small fee. More details here.
The tour commences in the early evening of on October 9th, 2027. If you are already in Italy or plan to make your own way to the tour starting point, we will provide the address and meeting time prior to tour commencement.