Step Away to the Countryside
Escape the hustle and bustle for a peaceful morning or afternoon in the heart of Kinross-shire. In this mindful workshop, you’ll learn how to transform simple flags into a unique piece of interior art using soft felt shapes and decorative hand-stitching. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, this experience is as much about relaxation and fresh country air as it is about creating something beautiful for your home.
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What to Expect
Design & Cut: Start by choosing your colour palette from our range of high-quality felts. You’ll be guided through designing, cutting, and shaping your letters and motifs.
Stitch & Embellish: Learn how to secure your felt designs onto the bunting flags using beautiful embroidery techniques. We will cover essential stitches that add texture and detail.
Professional Finish: Under expert tuition, you’ll learn the tricks of the trade to ensure a clean, professional finish on your personalised bunting strand.
A Mindful Escape: Enjoy the process of slow stitching in our studio, surrounded by rolling views of the
Kinross-shire countryside.
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What’s Included
All Materials: Ivory bunting flags, premium felts, and a variety of embroidery threads.
Expert Tuition: Step-by-step guidance on felt placement and embroidery construction.
Countryside Treats: Unlimited tea and coffee paired with delicious homemade cake.
Your Creation: A bespoke, hand-stitched name bunting ready to hang or give as a thoughtful gift.
Bonus: You will also receive a FREE gift to take home!
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The Details
Location: Rural Kinross-shire (directions given on booking).
Duration: 3 hours.
Price: £75 per person (materials & refreshments included).
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Getting to our Countryside Studio
We are a peaceful retreat easily accessible from across Central Scotland:
From Edinburgh: A scenic 45-minute drive via the M90.
From Glasgow: Approximately 1 hour via the A80/M80.
From Perth: Just 20 minutes south.
From Fife: Centrally located for a quick boutique craft getaway.
Please note that a car is needed due to our rural location.
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Who is this for?
Interior Lovers: Those wanting a one-of-a-kind statement piece for a nursery or bedroom.
Gift-Givers: Create a handmade treasure for a loved one.
Friends & Groups: The perfect creative day trip from the city.
The Bunting Boutique Workshop
3 Hours of Creativity, Colour & Calm
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Welcome & Inspiration (15 mins)
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Settle in with a warm drink and homemade refreshments.
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Introduction to the workshop and a showcase of felt-and-stitch bunting examples for inspiration.
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Design & Placement (15 mins)
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Plan your layout across your string of white bunting flags.
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Learn the basics of cutting and layering felt shapes and letters for a beautiful 3D effect.
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Stitching the Foundation (45 mins)
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Step-by-step guidance on securing your first felt shapes or letters to the flags.
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Introduction to simple embroidery stitches to add texture and hold your designs in place.
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Tea Break (15 mins)
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Refreshments and delicious sweet treats.
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A chance to chat with fellow crafters and admire the evolving designs.
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Embellishment & Expansion (1 hour)
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Add more felt elements (like botanical motifs or stars) and experiment with decorative embroidery.
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Focus on fine details like flower centers, border stitches, or intricate patterns to make each flag unique.
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Finishing Touches (20 mins)
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Final check of all felt attachments across the bunting strand.
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Tidying up loose threads to ensure a professional, clean finish ready for hanging.
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Showcase & Wrap-Up (10 mins)
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Display your finished "Bunting Boutique" creation and take photos in the studio light.
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Leave with a bespoke piece of textile art and a new set of stitching skills.
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Gift Vouchers
The Bunting Boutique Workshop
Treat someone special to a countryside craft experience in the heart of Kinross-shire. This unique workshop blends felt bunting making with embroidery, offering a mindful escape surrounded by nature. Your loved one will enjoy
Gift Experience Includes:
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Step-by-step tuition in felt bunting & embroidery
All materials provided – soft felts, threads, needles.
Tea, coffee & homemade cake in a peaceful countryside setting
Their own handcrafted creations to take home
Gift Voucher Options:
Standard Experience – 75 per person
3-hour countryside workshop + refreshments + take-home creations
Location: Rural Kinross-shire (voucher holders receive booking details)
Valid for 12 months from purchase
Beautifully presented digital vouchers available instantly,
or printed gift vouchers can be posted for a special touch.
