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May 2021
Birtley Woodland Workshop
Ruth and Lorraine are excited to welcome you to spend time tapping into your inner creativity and learning new skills in our mindful, relaxing and welcoming workshop at the Birtley Woodland Art Space! We are delighted to invite you to join us for a full day or half-day, the choice is yours! We include a selection of seasonal activities for you to choose from on the day suitable for adults, teenagers and supervised children. We offer you the opportunity to…
Find out more »Lino printing workshop
In this workshop you will learn the basics of lino printing. I will guide you through suitable designs to a finished print. I use a softcut vinyl for my printing bocks and water based inks. This workshop is suitable for 11 year olds up to adult. I am happy to do further workshops and can easily accommodate adults and children at the same time. You will leave with a print, instructions and a materials list.
Find out more »Birtley Woodland Workshop
Ruth and Lorraine are excited to welcome you to spend time tapping into your inner creativity and learning new skills in our mindful, relaxing and welcoming workshop at the Birtley Woodland Art Space! We are delighted to invite you to join us for a full day or half-day, the choice is yours! We include a selection of seasonal activities for you to choose from on the day suitable for adults, teenagers and supervised children. We offer you the opportunity to…
Find out more »Birtley Woodland Workshop
Ruth and Lorraine are excited to welcome you to spend time tapping into your inner creativity and learning new skills in our mindful, relaxing and welcoming workshop at the Birtley Woodland Art Space! We are delighted to invite you to join us for a full day or half-day, the choice is yours! We include a selection of seasonal activities for you to choose from on the day suitable for adults, teenagers and supervised children. We offer you the opportunity to…
Find out more »Plant Support Workshop
Join us for a half-day or full-day, outdoor craft workshop and make a selection of plant supports including a Willow Obelisk and/or a garden Willow or Hazel Trellis you can be proud of! The workshop is set within the picturesque location of Birtley Woodland Art Space. We will use Willow or Hazel to create our plant supports, a large majority of these materials are coppiced and harvested locally. The Workshop Our full-day workshop will provide you with sufficient time to…
Find out more »Lino printing workshop
In this workshop you will learn the basics of lino printing. I will guide you through suitable designs to a finished print. I use a softcut vinyl for my printing bocks and water based inks. This workshop is suitable for 11 year olds up to adult. I am happy to do further workshops and can easily accommodate adults and children at the same time. You will leave with a print, instructions and a materials list.
Find out more »June 2021
Screen Printing on Coloured Glass
Come to my studio anytime I'm open and try you hand at screen printing on coloured glass. Choose your image from my pre prepared silk screens and print on your choice of coloured glass. I also have a large selection of coloured enamels and frames for you to choose from when printing. Your panel will then be kiln fired and you can either return to collect of I can post it on to you.
Find out more »Simple Stencil Screen Print
This 2.5 hour session shows you how to create a screen print onto paper. You will learn how to paint through the screen for abstract colour and cut a more detailed stencil to use on top. You will also make a 'ghost print'. Come with an apron and an idea for an image. This is a lovely workshop to do with a family member. You will take home a print on quality paper. To book, go to helenlocke1.eventbrite.co.uk
Find out more »ART IN THE WOODS – mixed media
Ruth and Lorraine are excited to welcome you to spend time tapping into your inner creativity and in learning new skills in our mindful, relaxing and welcoming workshop at Birtley Woodland Art Space! We are delighted to invite you to our join us for a taster, full day or half-day, the choice is yours! We include a selection of seasonal activities for you to choose from on the day suitable for adults, teenagers and supervised children. We offer you the…
Find out more »Make a silver snake ring
In this two hour workshop you will learn how to make a snake ring in silver to take home!
Find out more »Simple Stencil Screen Print
This 2.5 hour session shows you how to create a screen print onto paper. You will learn how to paint through the screen for abstract colour and cut a more detailed stencil to use on top. Come with an apron and an idea for an image. This is a lovely workshop to do with a family member. You will take home a print on quality paper. To book go to: helenlocke1.eventbrite.co.uk
Find out more »Nia in the Woods
Join Ruth for an hour of "getting into your body" and finding joy and freedom through moving your body to uplifting and inspiring music. Nia is a Somatic Movement practise that combines martial arts, yoga and other healing forms as well as choreographed dance /aerobic moves in one hour. By moving the 5 stages and the 13 joints and all associated muscle groups in a kind loving way we can tap into "our true selves " It is truly an…
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