2–7 August 2027 · 6 days / 5 nights
Immerse yourself in the joyous world of colour and pattern with internationally renowned colourists Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably.
from £3,250 · £500 deposit
Glorious Colour Retreat
The retreat
Over six inspiring days you’ll explore colour, creativity and design alongside Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably in the peaceful surroundings of Court House Farm.
Day 1 · Monday 2 August – Welcome & meet the colour guys
Arrive from 2pm and settle into Court House Farm. Enjoy a relaxed welcome with afternoon tea, followed by drinks, conversation and an introduction to the week ahead with Kaffe Fassett, Brandon Mably and your fellow participants.
Day 2 · Tuesday 3 August – Paper colour collage workshop
Explore how colour creates mood and emotion through paper collage. Learn to build strong, confident palettes that can be translated into fabric, paint, stitch or any creative practice.
Day 3 · Wednesday 4 August – Kaffe colourway painting workshop
Re-colour one of Kaffe’s fabric designs using the hues of an inspirational artwork, photograph or scene, and discover how dramatically a design can shift through colour alone. Painting materials are supplied, and no painting experience is needed.
Day 4 · Thursday 5 August – Colour inspiration & illustrated lecture
A day immersed in colour inspiration, ending with an illustrated lecture from Kaffe and Brandon. Drawing on decades of travel, they share how architecture, folk art, landscapes and everyday observations shape their work.
Day 5 · Friday 6 August – Diamond quilt colour workshop
Create your own colour palette using a 3½-inch diamond quilt pattern. Work with core fabrics and expand your palette with guidance from Kaffe and Brandon, supported by a pop-up fabric selection.
Day 6 · Saturday 7 August – Fabric collage workshop (ends 12.30pm)
Bring everything you’ve learned to a fabric collage, exploring harmony, contrast and balance – a final session that draws the week’s colour lessons together and sparks ideas for future quilts, needlepoint, interiors and more. Depart after lunch feeling confident, inspired and creatively renewed.
Booking options (all inc. VAT):
Own room with en suite – £3,900
Own room with shared bathroom (two bedrooms share) – £3,700
Shared room, both guests taking part – £3,250 per person (£500 deposit each)
Non-residential place – £1,500 (all six days, no accommodation)
Bringing a partner? Partners are very welcome to come along, even if they’re not taking part – please get in touch before booking and we’ll see if we can accommodate them.
Guests who have stayed with us before receive 10% off. A £500 non-refundable deposit secures your place; the balance is due three months before the retreat.
As a residential guest, expect delicious fresh food created by our wonderful chef Kirstie, as well as tea, coffee and more throughout the day, and the bar is open for you from 6pm.
Kaffe Fassett & Brandon Mably
Your tutor
Kaffe Fassett
Kaffe Fassett is one of the world’s most influential textile artists and colourists. For over 50 years, he has championed knitting, needlepoint, patchwork, and quilting, inspiring makers worldwide to work with colour in an instinctive and joyful way.
Born in California, Kaffe moved to the UK in 1964, where he built his reputation through collaborations with designers such as Bill Gibb and Missoni and became a leading figure in the knitwear revival of the 1980s. His work spans needlepoint, quilting, mosaics, tapestries, rug-making, theatre design, and fabric design.
He has published more than 40 books, exhibited internationally, and in 1988 became the first living textile artist to have a solo exhibition at the V&A Museum. In 2018, he was awarded an Honorary MBE for services to knitting and needlework.
Together with fellow designers Brandon Mably and Philip Jacobs, he forms the celebrated Kaffe Fassett Collective.
Brandon Mably
Brandon Mably is an artist, designer, and colourist renowned for his striking, contemporary use of colour and pattern. A key member of the Kaffe Fassett Collective, Brandon has worked alongside Kaffe for many years, co‑creating fabric collections, exhibitions, and workshops that are recognised worldwide.
Raised in a small seaside town on the coast of South Wales, Brandon’s approach to colour is bold, playful, and graphic. He encourages students to take risks, simplify their thinking, and see colour relationships with fresh eyes. His teaching style is lively and accessible, helping participants break through creative hesitation and discover new confidence in their own visual language.
Together, Kaffe and Brandon create an atmosphere that is supportive, energising, and deeply inspiring—making this retreat a rare opportunity to learn from two masters of colour, working together in dialogue throughout the week.
From last year’s retreat
Photos and film from last year's retreat, to give you a feel for the week.
In their own words
Booking
Hold your place with a deposit today. Once we’ve confirmed the retreat is going ahead, we invoice the remaining balance directly — there’s nothing else to pay online.
Balance due by 2 May 2027
Reserve your place
2–7 August 2027 · 6 days / 5 nights
from £3,250£500 depositinc. VAT · 10% off for returning guests
Secure checkout through our shop. The balance is invoiced once the retreat is confirmed.
A question before you book? Get in touch.
Life at Court House Farm
Characterful bedrooms in the medieval and Tudor manor houses, each furnished with vintage finds and rich fabrics.
Resident chef Kirstie cooks seasonal, generous meals to bring everyone together at the end of each studio day.
Walled gardens, the orchard and quiet corners for sketching, reading or doing nothing at all between sessions.
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