Slow Stitch: Kantha Hand Stitching
Kantha hand stitching at our monthly Slow Stitch Club – first Tuesday of every month, new people always welcome.
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Kinusaiga at the Barn: Lighthouses, Engine Houses and a Tulip
What our students made at last week’s Kinusaiga fabric mosaic workshops – and when you can have a go.
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Freemotion Embroidery Layered Pictures with Caroline Michelle
Highlights from Caroline Michelle’s freemotion embroidery follow-on workshop at the Barn, and her upcoming classes.
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Botanical Drawing & Watercolour Workshop with Claire Armitage
Join artist Claire Armitage for a relaxed, hands-on botanical drawing workshop, exploring drawing and painting from direct observation. We’ll begin with pencil sketches, looking closely at the structure, form and detail of plants. You’re welcome to bring your own plants to draw, and Claire will also provide a selection. We’ll then develop our sketches into…
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Lino Printing Workshop with Claire Armitage
Join artist and printmaker Claire Armitage for a relaxed, hands-on lino print workshop, designed for both complete beginners and those looking to develop their skills. You’ll learn how to develop an initial image, such as a drawing or photograph, into a print, working through mark making, composition, lino cutting techniques and printing processes. Through practical…
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Children’s Book — Monthly Meet-Up
Our friendly monthly get-together for everyone working on a book — bring what you have and we will move it forward. What You’ll Learn Share work in progress Friendly feedback Next steps for your book What’s Included All materials provided Refreshments Workshop Details Date: Friday 31 July 2026 Time: 11:00am (3 hours) Skill Level: All…
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Children’s Book Workshop — whole day
Ever meant to write and illustrate your own children’s book? This is the day you actually do it — a full, unhurried day for adults to take a picture-book idea from a blank page towards a real, finished little book: story, characters and all. No experience needed; every character starts with a single line. We…
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Children’s Book — Monthly Meet-Up
Our friendly monthly get-together for everyone working on a book — bring what you have and we will move it forward. What You’ll Learn Share work in progress Friendly feedback Next steps for your book What’s Included All materials provided Refreshments Workshop Details Date: Friday 26 June 2026 Time: 11:00am (3 hours) Skill Level: All…
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Acrylics for Beginners
A friendly introduction to acrylic painting for absolute beginners — colour mixing, layering, and a finished piece on the day. What You’ll Learn Acrylic brush handling Layering and glazing Colour mixing without mud What’s Included All materials provided Refreshments Workshop Details Date: Friday 3 July 2026 Time: 11:00am (3 hours) Skill Level: All Levels Price:…
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Watercolour Solutions & Secrets
A practical watercolour problem-solving day — fixes to common problems and tips to prevent them. What You’ll Learn Troubleshooting common problems Control, timing and confidence Practical, repeatable techniques What’s Included All materials provided Refreshments Workshop Details Date: Friday 10 July 2026 Time: 11:00am (3 hours) Skill Level: All Levels Price: £33.00 per person Places: 10…
