October 5th – 9th 2026
***BOOKING OPEN***
The Corsetry Retreat
Tutors – Elizabeth Moody and Emma Brackenbury
The Corsetry Retreat will be held in Caer Beris, a grade II listed Monor in Wales, UK.
The October 2026 Corsetry Retreat will include a full schedule of workshops with experienced tutors, as well as time to relax in the historic surroundings, meet with like-minded people, and unwind in the manors hot tub and gardens or cosy up beside an open fire.
• Day one we will be pattern drafting, guests will be given the opportunity to experiment with flat drafting as well as draping on the stand. Doing both methods allows attendees to decide which one suits their learning styles best to create a bespoke pattern to their measurements that they are happy with.
• Day two consists of toiling and fitting to ensure the corset fits perfectly and marking any alterations back to the pattern.
• Day three focuses on construction techniques, with demonstrations covering all the techniques you will need to create your corset, attendees will be given the option to either sample these techniques or perhaps make a start on their final corset
Around the scheduled workshops Emma and Beth will also be on hand to help troubleshoot your existing projects so please bring along your problem children if you’d like advice on what’s gone wrong (don’t worry they don’t judge).
Included in the price of your room with ensuite bathroom, will be four evening meals, breakfasts and a lunch of light bites and leftovers, three days of workshops, two experienced tutors on hand for guidance throughout, and a swap table for the exchange of materials and embellishments.
In the evenings Beth will be doing a talk titled ‘the history of your pants’ where you will receive a whistlestop tour of the history of underwear alongside dressing demonstrations and showing items from her collection Emma will be doing a hand sewing around the fire workshop, where you can have a go at flossing with a hot chocolate (pjs and fluffy slippers are totally encouraged.)
On the final evening we will have a finale dinner and an opportunity to dress up.
Prices and booking information
The price per person ranges from £650 (for triple occupancy of the family room) to £1,475 (for single occupancy of the Penthouse Suite).
We will need a non-refundable deposit of £200 per person to secure your room. If you are booking a room for double or triple occupancy, you will be prompted to enter the other occupant’s contact details during checkout after which we will provide a link for them to pay the additional deposit.
Please Note: Until we have the additional deposits for your room we will treat your booking as single occupancy. The remaining balance will be due 8 weeks before the event start date – 10th August 2026. A link to provide payment can be found here or in your receipt email.
Bursary
We are delighted to be able to offer a fully funded bursary position on this retreat due to the generosity of donations we have received.
If you would like to know more about eligibility and applications please click on the following button:
What To Bring
• Your own trusty, sewing machine (please contact us if you are coming from overseas)
• A basic sewing kit
• Additional fashion fabrics and embellishments if you’d like to use them
• Any fabrics, embellishments, or haberdashery for the swap table
• Swimwear and a dressing gown for the hot tub!
• Your lovely self of course
Closer to the event we will send you a detailed recommended packing list.
Catering
Our wonderful caterers are adept at providing delicious meals for all dietary requirements from coeliac to FODMAP. You will be asked to give us details of your requirements at sign-up. All catering listed below is included in the price of your room. We will provide a detailed menu close to the date of the event.
• Breakfasts – a buffet of toast, crumpets, cereal, fruit, milk, tea, and coffee will be provided so you can help yourselves.
• Lunch – a lunch incorporating leftovers plus other light bites will be available.
• Snacks – You are more than welcome to bring your own snacks for throughout the days, however, we will have a selection of fruit and other snacks.
• Alcohol – welcome drinks will be provided but beyond this please feel free to bring a drink for your evening meal (but no sewing after booze!)
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