Workshops
We offer a variety of workshops delivered by skilled artists and makers. For booking call 07856 080517 or email info@studioartdays.co.uk. The workshop space is also available if you would like to deliver a workshop of your own - please contact us for details.
NB Some workshops are booked direct with the workshop provider - if this proves tricky, ring or email Alison here as usual, details above.
NB Some workshops are booked direct with the workshop provider - if this proves tricky, ring or email Alison here as usual, details above.
OIL AND COLD WAX PAINTING Mondays 12th October 10am-1pm/16th November 10am-1pm. £60 per person per session. New to The Little Studio, in these exciting workshops with acclaimed artist Vivian Riches you will learn to build up fluid layers and exciting textural effects using oil paint and cold wax medium. A perfect way for beginners or improvers to create a unique work of Art! Cost No experience necessary. We have three dates to choose from (or do all three and really build up your skill with this exciting technique!). To book: https://www.vivianrichesart.setmore.com or email: vivian-riches@live.co.uk
PRINTING ON FABRIC Saturday 10th October, 2-4pm, £35 with Jenny. Using beautiful wooden blocks from Jenny's wonderful collection of wooden print blocks, learn how to create repeat patterns and print your own unique pieces of fabric, then you will add embroidered stitches to your design.
CERAMIC CHRISTMAS BAUBLES Thursday 5th November 7-9pm, £40, with Bliss Wilson of Spellbound Inks. Price includes a glass of fizz, hot drinks and light refreshments. You will be guided through the process of painting and adding details before you personalise three ceramic baubles of your own.
LINOCUT Saturday 7th November, 1.30-5pm, £45, with Alison. You will learn the basics of linocut, from design through to cutting and printing your image. Suitable for beginners. Your print can be printed on greetings cards - might be a time to start thinking about creating your own Festive cards!
BOTANICAL PLASTER RELIEF Saturday 14th November, with Jenny, 2-4.30pm £35. Create your own nature inspired plaster relief piece, using beautiful botanics you will create and cast your own plaster plaque.
GELLI PRINTING Sunday 15th November 10am - 12.30pm £35. Discover the playful art of gelli printing with Alison in this hands-on workshop, where you’ll learn how to create vibrant, one-of-a-kind prints using simple layering and texture techniques.
CHRISTMAS MARBLING Saturday 21st November 2-4pm £40 with Jenny. Achieve unique results with this true heritage craft, learn to marble ceramic baubles for Christmas. You will make 3 baubles each and some cards and tags.
SILVER PEBBLE RING MAKING Sunday 22nd November 11am-2pm £110 with silversmith Jana Brejchova. In this jewellery workshop, you'll learn how to make your own silver pebble ring using silversmithing techniques. This workshop is for all skill levels, requiring no previous jewellery making experience. During the workshop, you'll learn sawing, filing, forging, soldering ,hammering, texturing, and polishing to transform silver into your own distinctive pebble ring. The small group setting ensures you receive personalised guidance throughout, all within a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
By the end of this workshop, you'll have created your own unique silver pebble ring – ready to wear straightaway as you leave.
Email : janab.designs@yahoo.com or call Jana 07815950959/email Alison at info@studioartdays.co.uk or call her on 07856 080517
£20 deposit needs to be paid to secure your space on this particular workshop.
BEADED BRACELETS Introduction into beaded bracelet workshop with Rachel, Monday 23rd November 10.30am until 12pm £45 per person. Using silver plated findings, and a choice of beads, you will be shown how to make and finish your own bracelet. This workshop is perfect for beginners. Workshop includes relaxed guided tutorial, all materials needed to make one bracelet and refreshments. If time permits a second bracelet can be made for a small additional fee which can be paid via card machine at the workshop. To book email rachel.marie.jewellery@gmail.com.
NEEDLE FELT AN ANIMAL - A HIGHLAND COW Tuesday 24th November 10am - 12.30pm £40 with Karen Stone. Suitable for beginners, in this workshop you will be making your very own Highland Cow. You will learn about the different types of wool, how to choose your needles, and all the basic needle felting techniques needed to make a wide variety of 2D and 3D items. All materials will be provided. Light refreshments will be available. Maximum of 6 per class
CHRISTMAS CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP Thursday 26th November 7-9pm, £40, with Bliss Wilson of Spellbound Inks. Price includes a glass of fizz, hot drinks and light refreshments. Suitable for beginners and those looking for a refresher in the basics of beautiful letting. You will practice basic strokes, pressure techniques and explore how to create lettering forms with a Christmassy theme. Free calligraphy kit and quality blank card to take home.
DECORATED PASTE PAPERS Saturday 5th December, with Jenny, 2-4pm £35. Create beautiful papers for collages, crafts or journaling. Paste papers are among the earliest forms of decorated papers using starch, water and pigment.
CHRISTMAS CANDLE MAKING Saturday 12th December, 2-4:30pm, £45 per person. Ever wondered why your candles don’t burn properly? Curious about the science of candle making? Want to spend a fun, relaxing couple of hours? Join us for a hands-on candle-making experience where you’ll discover the step-by-step candle-making process, choose your scents, pour and decorate your own candles. You will make 2 full size candles to take home on the day. (28th November now full)
Tea/coffee and biscuits provided but if your workshop runs over the lunch period, we suggest you bring a packed lunch. All materials for workshops are provided, unless otherwise stated. NB Please note, we ask that participants refrain from attending workshops with any cold or flu symptoms - we will of course provided a refund or transfer to a future workshop.
MORE EXCITING WORKSHOPS frequently added, so keep an eye out or email Alison at info@studioartdays.co.uk to be added to the mailing list and be kept up to date.
OR! Create your own Workshops
Get together with a group of friends and arrange your own bespoke workshop. You choose the workshop and the date and we provide the fun!
LINOCUT ..... DRAWING ...... SILVER JEWELLERY MAKING ...... LEATHERWORK .......SPOON CARVING ...... BOTTLE LAMP MAKING ...... WET FELTING......CYANOTYPE ........ BLOCKPRINTING..........RESIN WORK ...... WOODLAND STICK MAKING ...... JUNK JOURNALING ........ GELLI PRINTING ..... WATERCOLOUR ....... PAINTING
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PRINTING ON FABRIC Saturday 10th October, 2-4pm, £35 with Jenny. Using beautiful wooden blocks from Jenny's wonderful collection of wooden print blocks, learn how to create repeat patterns and print your own unique pieces of fabric, then you will add embroidered stitches to your design.
CERAMIC CHRISTMAS BAUBLES Thursday 5th November 7-9pm, £40, with Bliss Wilson of Spellbound Inks. Price includes a glass of fizz, hot drinks and light refreshments. You will be guided through the process of painting and adding details before you personalise three ceramic baubles of your own.
LINOCUT Saturday 7th November, 1.30-5pm, £45, with Alison. You will learn the basics of linocut, from design through to cutting and printing your image. Suitable for beginners. Your print can be printed on greetings cards - might be a time to start thinking about creating your own Festive cards!
BOTANICAL PLASTER RELIEF Saturday 14th November, with Jenny, 2-4.30pm £35. Create your own nature inspired plaster relief piece, using beautiful botanics you will create and cast your own plaster plaque.
GELLI PRINTING Sunday 15th November 10am - 12.30pm £35. Discover the playful art of gelli printing with Alison in this hands-on workshop, where you’ll learn how to create vibrant, one-of-a-kind prints using simple layering and texture techniques.
CHRISTMAS MARBLING Saturday 21st November 2-4pm £40 with Jenny. Achieve unique results with this true heritage craft, learn to marble ceramic baubles for Christmas. You will make 3 baubles each and some cards and tags.
SILVER PEBBLE RING MAKING Sunday 22nd November 11am-2pm £110 with silversmith Jana Brejchova. In this jewellery workshop, you'll learn how to make your own silver pebble ring using silversmithing techniques. This workshop is for all skill levels, requiring no previous jewellery making experience. During the workshop, you'll learn sawing, filing, forging, soldering ,hammering, texturing, and polishing to transform silver into your own distinctive pebble ring. The small group setting ensures you receive personalised guidance throughout, all within a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
By the end of this workshop, you'll have created your own unique silver pebble ring – ready to wear straightaway as you leave.
Email : janab.designs@yahoo.com or call Jana 07815950959/email Alison at info@studioartdays.co.uk or call her on 07856 080517
£20 deposit needs to be paid to secure your space on this particular workshop.
BEADED BRACELETS Introduction into beaded bracelet workshop with Rachel, Monday 23rd November 10.30am until 12pm £45 per person. Using silver plated findings, and a choice of beads, you will be shown how to make and finish your own bracelet. This workshop is perfect for beginners. Workshop includes relaxed guided tutorial, all materials needed to make one bracelet and refreshments. If time permits a second bracelet can be made for a small additional fee which can be paid via card machine at the workshop. To book email rachel.marie.jewellery@gmail.com.
NEEDLE FELT AN ANIMAL - A HIGHLAND COW Tuesday 24th November 10am - 12.30pm £40 with Karen Stone. Suitable for beginners, in this workshop you will be making your very own Highland Cow. You will learn about the different types of wool, how to choose your needles, and all the basic needle felting techniques needed to make a wide variety of 2D and 3D items. All materials will be provided. Light refreshments will be available. Maximum of 6 per class
CHRISTMAS CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP Thursday 26th November 7-9pm, £40, with Bliss Wilson of Spellbound Inks. Price includes a glass of fizz, hot drinks and light refreshments. Suitable for beginners and those looking for a refresher in the basics of beautiful letting. You will practice basic strokes, pressure techniques and explore how to create lettering forms with a Christmassy theme. Free calligraphy kit and quality blank card to take home.
DECORATED PASTE PAPERS Saturday 5th December, with Jenny, 2-4pm £35. Create beautiful papers for collages, crafts or journaling. Paste papers are among the earliest forms of decorated papers using starch, water and pigment.
CHRISTMAS CANDLE MAKING Saturday 12th December, 2-4:30pm, £45 per person. Ever wondered why your candles don’t burn properly? Curious about the science of candle making? Want to spend a fun, relaxing couple of hours? Join us for a hands-on candle-making experience where you’ll discover the step-by-step candle-making process, choose your scents, pour and decorate your own candles. You will make 2 full size candles to take home on the day. (28th November now full)
Tea/coffee and biscuits provided but if your workshop runs over the lunch period, we suggest you bring a packed lunch. All materials for workshops are provided, unless otherwise stated. NB Please note, we ask that participants refrain from attending workshops with any cold or flu symptoms - we will of course provided a refund or transfer to a future workshop.
MORE EXCITING WORKSHOPS frequently added, so keep an eye out or email Alison at info@studioartdays.co.uk to be added to the mailing list and be kept up to date.
OR! Create your own Workshops
Get together with a group of friends and arrange your own bespoke workshop. You choose the workshop and the date and we provide the fun!
LINOCUT ..... DRAWING ...... SILVER JEWELLERY MAKING ...... LEATHERWORK .......SPOON CARVING ...... BOTTLE LAMP MAKING ...... WET FELTING......CYANOTYPE ........ BLOCKPRINTING..........RESIN WORK ...... WOODLAND STICK MAKING ...... JUNK JOURNALING ........ GELLI PRINTING ..... WATERCOLOUR ....... PAINTING
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