Jennifer Perkins is a kitsch enthusiast and lover of gluing stuff to stuff living in Austin, TX. 

She has worked with brands like Michaels, HGTV, Amazon, Hulu and more creating creative content.  

Through the years she has hosted 2 different craft TV shows, authored 5 books and been profiled everywhere from Country Living to CNN. 

Travel and art journaling are her two main passions and she has taught countless students how to make their own junk journals, create unique papers and use unexpected found items in their works.  

Jennifer loves teaching around the United States and is now planning to take the crafty show on the road to India with Creative Arts Safaris.  

Arrive to Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, India

NOTE we will collect you from the airport whatever time you arrive - day or night. 

There is no programme on Arrivals Day - our guests come from all over the world.

Sightseeing Delhi and gently easing our way into India. 

Lakshmi Narayan Temple- you always visit the Gods before a new undertaking and this temple, built by the Industrialist Birla in the 1930’s has a lovely feel. To the left of the main temple is a small description of the significance of the sacred swastika, it is an important Hindu symbol which is good to grasp at the outset as you see it everywhere and it can be a shock for Westerners (and the true depth of perversion of the Nazi’s use of it can be understood).

Raj Ghat- to pay our respects at the cremation site of Gandhi, the beloved hero of India. xx  

And a chance for people watching.

Old Delhi — a deep dive into the city’s  heart. We’ll explore the magnificent Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site built for Emperor Shah Jahan by the master architect Ustad Ahmad Lahori — the same genius behind the Taj Mahal.

Lunch will be at a beautifully renovated mansion tucked into the laneways of Chandni Chowk, fortified with delicious food we will explore the haberdashery bazaar and the secong hand book market looking for inspiration and materials to use.

Jennifer will host an introductory session this afternoon.

Tonight, we’ll gather for a welcome dinner to celebrate the journey ahead and the creative adventures we’ll share

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Off to Agra this morning to visit Itmad-ud-Daulah, the ‘jewel box’ of Mughal architecture. 

This afternoon we’ll enjoy a session with Jennifer in the hotel garden.

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Early morning today - off to visit the Taj Mahal before the crowds arrive.

Then heading to Ranthambore National Tiger Reserve.

We'll arrive in time for an afternoon safari, we can't promise to see a tiger but we have often beenn lucky over the years and it is always fun to try.

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Just in case you want to go again we have an early morning jeep safaris booked to look for tigers.

We return for breakfast at our Safari Camp and then on the road to Jaipur.

Coming into Jaipur we pass Sanganir Village, a great place to stop to visit a paper factory - they turn fabric offcouts from the textile industry into handmade paper.

Jennifer was excited at the idea of supplies!

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Get ready for it - we are hitting the Main Bazaar in Jaipur - are they ready for it? 

haberdashery, bling, bibs and bobs, what will you find?

Lunch at the Anokhi Cafe and a quicj visit to beautiful Nila House before we head back to the hotel and workshop time with Jen.

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We will arrive in Pushkar in time for lunch and an afternoon to explore the Market - Pushkar is relaxed and calls for you to poke around and explore.

Join Jen at our hotel to work on your notebooks in the afternoon.

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In the mornig we will visit The Stitching Project, the wooden blocks you designed in the lead up to the tour will be ready and waiting.

Particiapte in a block print workshop,  plunder the offcuts pile, there will be silk offcuts, sari braid and naturally dyed khadi fabrics to rummage and learn how a small workshop works.

Lunch with team before we haad off to Japiur for the evening.

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Off to Anokhi Museum of Blockprint in a beautiful, restored Haveli/Mansion.

Nearby is an Escher-like Stepwell to check out.

We have a beautiful spot to stay for the night, in a restored Fort.

There is time to explore, relax by the pool and finish your workshop with Jennifer

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Late checkout, some places you don't want to leave.

Then up to Delhi, afternoon free.

Farewell Dinner - let's share a dinner together and celebrate new friendships, a stimulating workshop and travels through exotic Rajasthani India.

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Departures from Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, India

We'll drop you to your flight any time night or day.

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Materials List and Preparations - stay tuned.

You will recive instructions upon booking in to design a wooden block [size 15 x 15cm / 6 in x 6 in] it will bhe carved and ready for you to collect and use at The Stitching Project and then take home with you.

Physical Fitness for Sightseeing 

This adventure is designed for enthusiastic, active travellers with a good general level of health and mobility.

To make the most of your experience, you’ll need to be comfortable walking for 3 to 4 hours a day - sometimes over uneven ground, up hills, and a few flights of stairs. 

Getting in and out of local transport and navigating occasional over-the-bath showers may also be part of the journey.

If you’re up for a bit of daily movement and love immersing yourself on foot, you’ll thrive on this tour. 

Just a heads-up - it is not be the best match for those who like to take things very slowly or need lots of rest stops along the way.