Relax, learn and enjoy your 4 day getaway at Fortis House. See the exciting itinerary below, including your evening meal, Knit and Knatter sessions and day trips to local knitting workshops and experiences. 

Monday

14:00 - Afternoon arrivals and a welcome meeting for our new friends

16:00 - Lounge meeting with your holiday host and teachers  

17:00 - Casual knitting, challenges and help from your tutor

19:30 - Dining with Chef Janey

21:00 - Knit and Natter in the Lounge with tutors

Tuesday

09:00 - Breakfast

10:00 - Visit to the Crafty Knitter in Christchurch

13:00 - Light lunch, knitting by the sea with a beautiful view

14:00 - Knitting classes with tutor. Improve your skills and learn new techniques  

19:30 - Dining with Chef Janey

21:00 - Knit and Natter in the Lounge with tutors 

Wednesday

9:00 - Breakfast

10:00 - A visit to Jo Nash and her wool spinning farm and her Portland sheep

11:00 - Knitting challenge on the coach to see Jo

16:00 - Lecture and Learning on the coach trip back to The Villa

17:00 - Relax with friends and prepare for supper

19:30 - Dining with Chef Janey

9:00 - Knit and Natter in the Lounge with tutors

Thursday 

09:00     Breakfast

10:00     Lounge meeting with skills tutor

13:00     Light lunch at Compton Acres

3:00        Prize Giving and membership into the Dorset Guild of Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers

4:00        Farewells and all Head Home

5:00        Option to stay overnight on the Thursday