Teaching Trips

Travel with me and a small, friendly group to exotic locations for hands-on craft, textile, and travel sketching tours. Discover new cultures, create beautiful art, and make lifelong friends on an unforgettable journey.

What will you choose?

22 Feb - 3 March 2026

Nepal: Textile Adventures with Gillian Travis

Nepal, once a distant mountain kingdom, is where Hindu and Buddhist traditions blend, creating divine temples set against the mighty Himalayas. Textile traditions thrive in daily life, and the wild rhinoceros still roams free. Join us on this magical adventure through an amazing country. With our traveling tutor to guide and inspire, we’ll explore vibrant markets, gather beautiful textiles, and transform them into unique textile mementos of our journey.

Let’s Go!
22 Feb - 3 March 2026

Nepal: Textile Adventures with Gillian Travis

Nepal, once a distant mountain kingdom, is where Hindu and Buddhist traditions blend, creating divine temples set against the mighty Himalayas. Textile traditions thrive in daily life, and the wild rhinoceros still roams free. Join us on this magical adventure through an amazing country. With our traveling tutor to guide and inspire, we’ll explore vibrant markets, gather beautiful textiles, and transform them into unique textile mementos of our journey.

Let’s Go!
22 Feb - 3 March 2026

Nepal: Textile Adventures with Gillian Travis

Nepal, once a distant mountain kingdom, is where Hindu and Buddhist traditions blend, creating divine temples set against the mighty Himalayas. Textile traditions thrive in daily life, and the wild rhinoceros still roams free. Join us on this magical adventure through an amazing country. With our traveling tutor to guide and inspire, we’ll explore vibrant markets, gather beautiful textiles, and transform them into unique textile mementos of our journey.

Let’s Go!
19 - 28 March 2026

Vietnam: Textile Adventures with Gillian Travis

Join us to hunt for textiles to craft into a stunning jacket, stroll through charming country villages, and capture inspiring moments for your Textile Travel Journal. Experience the breathtaking landscapes, mouthwatering cuisine, and warm hospitality of North Vietnam with Gillian Travis as your tutor.

Let’s Go!
19 - 28 March 2026

Vietnam: Textile Adventures with Gillian Travis

Join us to hunt for textiles to craft into a stunning jacket, stroll through charming country villages, and capture inspiring moments for your Textile Travel Journal. Experience the breathtaking landscapes, mouthwatering cuisine, and warm hospitality of North Vietnam with Gillian Travis as your tutor.

Let’s Go!
19 - 28 March 2026

Vietnam: Textile Adventures with Gillian Travis

Join us to hunt for textiles to craft into a stunning jacket, stroll through charming country villages, and capture inspiring moments for your Textile Travel Journal. Experience the breathtaking landscapes, mouthwatering cuisine, and warm hospitality of North Vietnam with Gillian Travis as your tutor.

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7 - 16 September 2026

Istanbul: Creative Textiles with Gillian Travis

Discover Istanbul’s Rich Cultural Heritage with a Creative Twist. Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Creative Textiles by Gillian Travis, combining artistry with breathtaking sights. Our Istanbul Tour features a special highlight: a visit to Cappadocia, complete with a magical hot air balloon experience! Capture your journey through photos and transform them into a unique textile travel journal with expert guidance from Gillian. Immerse yourself in fabulous sightseeing designed to spark creativity and fuel your artistic inspiration. Don’t miss this perfect blend of culture, creativity, and discovery—secure your spot today!

Let’s Go!
7 - 16 September 2026

Istanbul: Creative Textiles with Gillian Travis

Discover Istanbul’s Rich Cultural Heritage with a Creative Twist. Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Creative Textiles by Gillian Travis, combining artistry with breathtaking sights. Our Istanbul Tour features a special highlight: a visit to Cappadocia, complete with a magical hot air balloon experience! Capture your journey through photos and transform them into a unique textile travel journal with expert guidance from Gillian. Immerse yourself in fabulous sightseeing designed to spark creativity and fuel your artistic inspiration. Don’t miss this perfect blend of culture, creativity, and discovery—secure your spot today!

Let’s Go!
7 - 16 September 2026

Istanbul: Creative Textiles with Gillian Travis

Discover Istanbul’s Rich Cultural Heritage with a Creative Twist. Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Creative Textiles by Gillian Travis, combining artistry with breathtaking sights. Our Istanbul Tour features a special highlight: a visit to Cappadocia, complete with a magical hot air balloon experience! Capture your journey through photos and transform them into a unique textile travel journal with expert guidance from Gillian. Immerse yourself in fabulous sightseeing designed to spark creativity and fuel your artistic inspiration. Don’t miss this perfect blend of culture, creativity, and discovery—secure your spot today!

Let’s Go!

2027 – Just getting started

So many great choices to look forward to!

March 2027

India: Textile Adventures with Gillian Travis

Join us to explore the fascinating region of Shekhawati in Rajasthan, renowned for its fabulous murals adorning the painted havelis (mansions). From there, we journey on to the majestic Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur and then visit The Stitching Project in Pushkar, where you’ll have the chance to block print fabric using wooden blocks you’ve designed yourself. Next, immerse yourself in the rich indigo traditions of Jaipur and stay in a fantastic fort palace – an inspiring setting to complete your creative projects before returning to Delhi. What an adventure!

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March 2027

India: Textile Adventures with Gillian Travis

Join us to explore the fascinating region of Shekhawati in Rajasthan, renowned for its fabulous murals adorning the painted havelis (mansions). From there, we journey on to the majestic Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur and then visit The Stitching Project in Pushkar, where you’ll have the chance to block print fabric using wooden blocks you’ve designed yourself. Next, immerse yourself in the rich indigo traditions of Jaipur and stay in a fantastic fort palace – an inspiring setting to complete your creative projects before returning to Delhi. What an adventure!

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March 2027

India: Textile Adventures with Gillian Travis

Join us to explore the fascinating region of Shekhawati in Rajasthan, renowned for its fabulous murals adorning the painted havelis (mansions). From there, we journey on to the majestic Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur and then visit The Stitching Project in Pushkar, where you’ll have the chance to block print fabric using wooden blocks you’ve designed yourself. Next, immerse yourself in the rich indigo traditions of Jaipur and stay in a fantastic fort palace – an inspiring setting to complete your creative projects before returning to Delhi. What an adventure!

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March/April 2027

Sri Lanka: Textile Adventures with Gillian Travis

Join us in this tropical paradise of white sandy beaches, lush spice gardens, and vibrant textile traditions. Discover the rich heritage of Sri Lankan batik, weaving, and lace making as you explore this beautiful island. Then, with the expert tuition and warm encouragement of Gillian Travis, create your own textile travel journal to capture the memories of this amazing adventure.

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March/April 2027

Sri Lanka: Textile Adventures with Gillian Travis

Join us in this tropical paradise of white sandy beaches, lush spice gardens, and vibrant textile traditions. Discover the rich heritage of Sri Lankan batik, weaving, and lace making as you explore this beautiful island. Then, with the expert tuition and warm encouragement of Gillian Travis, create your own textile travel journal to capture the memories of this amazing adventure.

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March/April 2027

Sri Lanka: Textile Adventures with Gillian Travis

Join us in this tropical paradise of white sandy beaches, lush spice gardens, and vibrant textile traditions. Discover the rich heritage of Sri Lankan batik, weaving, and lace making as you explore this beautiful island. Then, with the expert tuition and warm encouragement of Gillian Travis, create your own textile travel journal to capture the memories of this amazing adventure.

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May 2027

Istanbul: Textile Adventures with Gillian Travis

Our Istanbul tour includes a magical highlight: a visit to Cappadocia with the option of a breathtaking hot air balloon ride over its surreal landscape. Capture your journey in photos and transform them into a unique textile travel journal, guided by Gillian’s expert eye and creative flair. Enjoy fabulous sightseeing curated to spark your imagination and fuel artistic inspiration. There is a great blend of sighseeing, creative workshops and fun – don’t miss out, secure your spot today!

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May 2027

Istanbul: Textile Adventures with Gillian Travis

Our Istanbul tour includes a magical highlight: a visit to Cappadocia with the option of a breathtaking hot air balloon ride over its surreal landscape. Capture your journey in photos and transform them into a unique textile travel journal, guided by Gillian’s expert eye and creative flair. Enjoy fabulous sightseeing curated to spark your imagination and fuel artistic inspiration. There is a great blend of sighseeing, creative workshops and fun – don’t miss out, secure your spot today!

Put Me On The List!
May 2027

Istanbul: Textile Adventures with Gillian Travis

Our Istanbul tour includes a magical highlight: a visit to Cappadocia with the option of a breathtaking hot air balloon ride over its surreal landscape. Capture your journey in photos and transform them into a unique textile travel journal, guided by Gillian’s expert eye and creative flair. Enjoy fabulous sightseeing curated to spark your imagination and fuel artistic inspiration. There is a great blend of sighseeing, creative workshops and fun – don’t miss out, secure your spot today!

Put Me On The List!