INTRODUCTION TO BEAUTIFUL BATIK with Shree Desai – Friday 1st November 2024 12.45pm
2-hour workshop – cost £36.00
Ready to step into our time machine – which takes you back over 2000 years? This journey takes you through the incredible artisan technique of Batik, commonly used in the Far East. You will explore various tools and methods for building up multiple layers of hot wax and dyes on to cotton fabric.
The applied wax resists dyes and therefore allows the artisan to colour selectively by soaking the cloth in one colour, removing the wax with boiling water, and repeating if multiple colours are desired.
In this workshop you will:
• Stretch the cotton fabric on a wooden frame.
• Prepare the design on paper.
• Transfer the design on the fabric
• Choose two colours for the design and start applying wax for first colour.
• Dip the fabric in first dye.
• Dry the fabric and apply wax for second colour and dip it in dye-bath (if time allows).
• At home, you will remove the wax by washing it in boiling water or ironing between layers of paper.
Advisory Note:
Not suitable for children under 16 years, due to use of hot wax in this class.
Meet the Tutor
Shree Desai
Shree is a Textile Designer and Textile Art Workshop leader who is dedicated and passionate about teaching and connecting to the creative world. Shree’s background includes a Master’s degree in Textile Design from the National Institute of Design in India. Most recently, she has been conducting Textile art workshops around the UK and is inspired by teaching both children and adults and delivering excellent customer-focused workshops.
FESTIVE CARD-MAKING CALLIGRAPHY with Vicky Daws, The Modern Calligraphy Co – Friday 1st November 2024 11.15am
60-minute workshop – cost £18.00
Get into the festive spirit by joining our sparkling Christmas calligraphy workshop! Learn how to use a nib to create stunning Christmas cards, with a special emphasis on fabulous metallics.
With plenty of cards, envelopes, and inspiration provided, you’ll walk away ready to create beautiful greeting cards to send to all your loved ones.
Perfect for beginners, this workshop is suitable for both right- and left-handers using a pointed nib.
Advisory Note:
This workshop is suitable for adults and children over 12 years, but they must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet the Tutors
The Modern Calligraphy Co
The Modern Calligraphy Co, run by world-renowned calligraphic artist Kirsten Burke and Managing Director Jill Hembling, has been running for 25 years, spreading their passion for Modern Calligraphy across the UK. Dedicated to making calligraphy accessible to everyone, they run workshops all over the country, including from their HQ on the South Coast.
SHIMMERING CALLIGRAPHY ARTWORK with Vicki Daws, The Modern Calligraphy Co – Friday 1st November 2024 15.45pm
60-minute workshop – cost £18.00
Christmas Nib Artwork – If you’ve ever wanted to learn the art of creating beautiful calligraphy with colourful inks, this workshop is just for you.
You’ll discover the joy of this mindful and elegant craft, from loading the nib to blending shades.
Open to all skill levels and suitable for both right- and left-handers, book your spot now to explore creating festive messages, perfect for turning into personalised gifts for all your loved ones.
Advisory Note: This workshop is suitable for adults and children over 12 years, but they must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet the Tutors
The Modern Calligraphy Co
The Modern Calligraphy Co, run by world-renowned calligraphic artist Kirsten Burke and Managing Director Jill Hembling, has been running for 25 years, spreading their passion for Modern Calligraphy across the UK. Dedicated to making calligraphy accessible to everyone, they run workshops all over the country, including from their HQ on the South Coast.
SHIMMERING CALLIGRAPHY ARTWORK with Vicki Daws, The Modern Calligraphy Co – Friday 1st November 2024 09.45am
60-minute workshop – cost £18.00
Christmas Nib Artwork – If you’ve ever wanted to learn the art of creating beautiful calligraphy with colourful inks, this workshop is just for you.
You’ll discover the joy of this mindful and elegant craft, from loading the nib to blending shades.
Open to all skill levels and suitable for both right- and left-handers, book your spot now to explore creating festive messages, perfect for turning into personalised gifts for all your loved ones.
Advisory Note: This workshop is suitable for adults and children over 12 years, but they must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet the Tutors
The Modern Calligraphy Co
The Modern Calligraphy Co, run by world-renowned calligraphic artist Kirsten Burke and Managing Director Jill Hembling, has been running for 25 years, spreading their passion for Modern Calligraphy across the UK. Dedicated to making calligraphy accessible to everyone, they run workshops all over the country, including from their HQ on the South Coast.
FESTIVE BRUSH PEN CARD-MAKING CALLIGRAPHY with Vicky Daws, The Modern Calligraphy Co – Friday 1st November 2024 14.15pm
60-minute workshop – cost £18.00
Spark your creativity this Christmas with beautiful, handmade card designs to share with your friends. Discover how to use brush pens to craft vibrant and playful calligraphy. We’ll guide you through each step, from mastering letter formations to creating festive phrases that will make every card you send truly stand out. With a mix of cheerful colours, your Christmas cards will dazzle like never before!
Advisory Note:
This workshop is suitable for adults and children over 12 years, but they must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet the Tutors
The Modern Calligraphy Co
The Modern Calligraphy Co, run by world-renowned calligraphic artist Kirsten Burke and Managing Director Jill Hembling, has been running for 25 years, spreading their passion for Modern Calligraphy across the UK. Dedicated to making calligraphy accessible to everyone, they run workshops all over the country, including from their HQ on the South Coast.
BRUSH PEN ARTWORK with Vicky Daws, The Modern Calligraphy Co – Friday 1st November 2024 12.45pm
60-minute workshop – cost £18.00
This Christmas, share the joy with beautiful, handmade artworks for your friends! Join our fun and inspiring workshop, where you’ll learn the art of simple yet stunning calligraphy to decorate your home and create unique gifts for the holiday season.
With brush pens, you’ll discover the easiest way to design festive creations bursting with colour. We’ll guide you on how to blend tones seamlessly and add details that perfectly balance and enhance every piece.
Advisory Note:
This workshop is suitable for adults and children over 12 years, but they must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet the Tutors
The Modern Calligraphy Co
The Modern Calligraphy Co, run by world-renowned calligraphic artist Kirsten Burke and Managing Director Jill Hembling, has been running for 25 years, spreading their passion for Modern Calligraphy across the UK. Dedicated to making calligraphy accessible to everyone, they run workshops all over the country, including from their HQ on the South Coast.
FLORAL FUSION WALL HANGING with with Ruth Holmes, Dropped Stitch Artists – Friday 1st November 2024 11.30am
60-minute workshop – cost £18.00
Floral Fusion is a workshop where you’ll explore the enchanting world of recycled and natural materials to create a stunning hanging art piece.
Dive into the creative process of combining dried flowers, embroidery, and driftwood to craft a unique piece that blends sustainability with artistic expression.
Whether you’re a seasoned embroiderer or a sewing novice, this workshop offers a relaxing and rewarding experience, perfect for anyone passionate about textile art and eco-friendly crafting.
Advisory Note:
Suitable for all abilities from 10 years, but children under 16 with parental supervision only.
Meet the Tutor
Ruth Holmes, Dropped Stitch Artists
Ruth Holmes has been teaching since the early 1970s in schools, colleges, and various adult education venues.
CUTE DORSET BUTTON CHRISTMAS TREE BROOCH with Gini’s Dorset Buttons – Friday 1st November 2024 10.00am
60-minute workshop – cost £18.00
Join Gini, winner of Kirsty’s Handmade Christmas, and learn how to make the traditional craft of Dorset buttons with a twist. Create a cute little Christmas tree brooch and hear all about the history of this 400-year old craft.
Advisory Note:
This workshop is suitable for ages 16+.
Meet the Tutor
Louise Armitage, aka ‘Gini’
Gini has been teaching and keeping the 400-year old traditional craft of Dorset Buttons alive for 33 years.
Originally taught by an old lady from Dorset, who’s family skill had been passed down through generations, and now had no one left to pass it on to. Gini made her a promise that she would teach other people and continue to pass on the skills. Gini has kept this promise and taught individuals and workshops all over the UK and around the world.
Bringing the skill up to date with modern ideas and techniques she won Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas with her unique designs in 2020.
NEEDLE FELTED BUSY MRS MOLE with Steffi Stern, The Makerss – Friday 1st November 2024 13.00pm
90 minute workshop – cost £25.00
Following on from the success of ‘Busy Mr Mole’, he has now found his match with ‘Busy Mrs Mole!’
Learn how to needle felt this adorable little lady, complete with a wooden crate and scrumptious cakes, using super-fast felting wool and felting needles.
Steffi will teach you techniques and tricks to needle felt basic shapes, build bulk and sculpt with wool whilst adding colours and features. Steffi’s style is supportive, encouraging and fun filled.
Take your cute little Busy Mrs Mole with her cupcakes home, together with an Eco wool felting mat, felting needles and full colour step-by-step instructions.
The finished size is about 10cm tall. .
Advisory Note:
Suitable for total beginners, children 14+ with parental supervision.
Meet the Tutor
Steffi Stern
German born Steffi Stern is a craft enthusiast and has been crafting for as long as she can remember. In 2010 Steffi turned her passion into her profession when she opened her first craft shop in Gloucestershire.
Fast forward to today and she now runs the successful craft business The Makerss. She has written four books on needle felting and doll making. Steffi loves combining her business experience with her passion of crafting and helping others to realise their creativity. Steffi’s teaching style is supportive, encouraging and fun filled.
FESTIVE FLORA AND FOLIAGE INSPRED FREE-MOTION EMBROIDERED DOODLE with Ruth Parkinson-Johns – Friday 1st November 2024 13.45pm
2-hour workshop – cost £36.00
Enjoy the rhythm of free-motion embroidery in this fabulous workshop to create a festive flora and foliage inspired stitched doodle.
Ruth will guide you through your design, offering inspiration and tips on building up your composition and working with free-motion embroidery.
After stitching, enhance your pattern with colour, by layering Inktense pencils onto your design. Finish off by blending the colours together, with a paintbrush and a gel medium.
All materials and equipment provided.
Advisory Note:
Suitable for over 16’s only.
No previous machine embroidery experience is necessary, although some knowledge of using a sewing machine would be useful.
Meet the Tutor
Ruth Parkinson-Johns
Ruth works from her garden studio on the edge of the Cotswolds, creating unique textiles with dyed, painted or printed cloth. These creations are further enhanced with free-motion stitching and hand embroidery. Ruth finds her inspiration in the landscape, flowers, the ever-changing weather and beautiful ocean.
She endeavours to capture the essence of her inspiration, working intuitively from observation, memory and imagination.
In addition to working as an artist, she also is a dedicated educator. Teaching both recreational, accredited (City & Guilds) courses, demonstrating at various events and providing tailored workshops for Art and Textile groups.
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