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The Big Doodle
We've got a plan to create a GIANT DOODLE with local artist Edek Thompson founder of Doodle Chats!
Come and draw, paint, play with collage ANYTHING you fancy and contribute to a GIANT DOODLE created together!
Loom Hire with Technician
You'll be assigned your own personal loom for the 3 days and you are welcome to weave for as long or as little as you like between 10:00- 16:00 each day.
Looms are set up with a neutral grey warp meaning you can begin weaving straight away. Please let us know if you would like the loom without a warp so that you can add your own.
Please note - an additional £10.00 per day is required to cover the cost of materials.
Hand-Drawn Pattern Tiles inspired by William Morris
In this two-hour creative workshop we’ll be exploring the different techniques and styles used by designer William Morris to create our own handmade pattern tiles.
Taking inspiration from botanicals and wildlife, you’ll be able to design a repeating pattern inspired by one of Europe’s favourite fabric designers, perfect for fabrics, papers, and prints. This workshop is ideal if you are interested in learning how to turn your own drawings into patterns with the expert help of a hands on tutor.
Drypoint Printmaking
Drypoint is a printmaking technique of the intaglio family, in which an image is incised into a plate with a hard pointed needle. Traditionally the plate was copper but now acetate, zinc or Plexiglas are more commonly used. The technique appears to have been invented by the Housebook Master, a south German 15th century artist.
Botanical Cyanotypes & Bookmaking Workshop
You will experiment with a variety of flowers and leaves to make and take away between 6 and 10 striking ‘blue prints’ (cyanotypes) ranging in paper finish and size. You will also hand stitch your own printed cyanotype-cover sketchbook to takeaway.
Tangled Up Closing Event
Join us in the Gallery on Saturday 29th June to celebrate our current exhibition Tangled Up on its final day.
From 12pm, artist Henry Morris will be running a Drop In Felting Demonstration. Henry has been creating original felt art by hand for over 25 years. His artwork incorporates ancient and modern felting techniques, alongside contemporary design. Using environmentally friendly natural raw wool fibers, soap water and rolling mats, Henry creates truly unique, eye-catching designs.
Weaving in a Day
This workshop is perfect for those who would like to explore weaving in a fun workshop and produce an outcome within the day. You will have the freedom to weave your own small piece of fabric, it could be for the front of a cushion cover, a folded purse, placemats or a table runner to name just a few ideas, the choice is yours.
Beginner's Weaving Course
This course is aimed at those who are complete beginners or for those who may have some experience weaving on a peg loom or rigid heddle loom but are keen to develop their skills.
Our vintage dobby looms will be set up and warped in the Weaving Shed, giving more time to concentrate on weaving.
For the first sessions you will rotate around the looms, exploring different weave structures whilst learning about your loom. The final session will be dedicated to weaving your own final project, this could be a table runner or cushion cover for example.
Weaving in a Day
This workshop is perfect for those who would like to explore weaving in a fun workshop and produce an outcome within the day. You will have the freedom to weave your own small piece of fabric, it could be for the front of a cushion cover, a folded purse, placemats or a table runner to name just a few ideas, the choice is yours.