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June 2022
Nettle Workshops – Make yarn from local nettles (No, it does not sting!)
Did you know you can make yarn and textiles from local stinging nettles? Stinging nettles have been used as a fibre plant for textiles for over 3000 year in the UK, to make everything from heavy sailcloth to fine table linen up until the 18th century. “In Scotland, I have eaten nettles,” said the 18th century poet Thomas Campbell, “I have slept in nettle sheets, and I have dined off a nettle tablecloth “. Nettle is one of the most…
Find out more »Make a mini mushroom
Make your own mini mushroom, free activity, suitable for all ages, everyone welcome.
Find out more »Workshop for children
During the open studio I run pop-in workshops for children of all ages: card, puppet and book making. The venue is Chobham Community centre, Macmahon Cl, Chobham, Woking GU24 8NG. Materials are provided. Suggested donation £ 1-2.
Find out more »Mosaic workshop
Come and spend a relaxing time designing and making a mosaic pot stand or wall hanging. All tools and materials included. Mosaic workshop suitable for beginners using glass mosaic tiles.
Find out more »Oil Painting Workshop
A workshop to try out oil paints with some tuition. You will learn composition, how to paint light and shadow to create form and how to mix colours. All materials are supplied. There is only space for 4 students at this workshop so it's a good idea to book early. To book please email info@lauraritchiedesigns.co.uk. Please see our other dates to book 11th - FULL 18th - 3 spaces available 25th - FULL
Find out more »Paint succulents in watercolour with pen detail
Come and relax in a purpose built art studio and learn to draw and paint a group of succulents. Suitable for all from beginner to improver. All materials supplied. Max 5 people Please book via email.
Find out more »Painting Plant Pots with acrylics and posca pens
Have colourful fun painting your own terracotta pot to take home using acrylic paint and posca pens. Learn about colour combination, surface design, shape and mark making to create bright impactful abstract designs with a tropical feel. All materials will be provided. Children should be accompanied by adult. Please book through Bell Street Artists website. 5 places available.
Find out more »Make a mini mushroom
Make your own mini mushroom, free activity, suitable for all ages, everyone welcome!
Find out more »Workshop for children
During the open studio I run pop-in workshops for children of all ages: card, puppet and book making. The venue is Chobham Community centre, Macmahon Cl, Chobham, Woking GU24 8NG. Materials are provided. Suggested donation £ 1-2.
Find out more »Acrylic Ink Drop Painting
Explore ink drop painting using wet on wet technique with Carolyn Daunt in her studio at Bell Street Artists in Reigate. Create your own painting to take home on watercolour paper and experience the meditative process of working with flowing ink. All materials will be provided. Children should be accompanied by adult. Please book through Bell Street Artists website. 5 places available.
Find out more »Make Metal Hanging Decorations Workshop (heart/leaf etc.)
Duration: Approx. 2 hours After a brief demonstration of welding you get to make simple designs in metal, for example hanging Christmas tree decorations. This involves: • Drawing your design and making a cardboard template. • Cutting out your design in metal using tin snips and a guillotine. • Shaping/texturing the metal using hammers and chisels on an anvil or wooden block. • Drilling holes, filing and cleaning the metal. • Using the oxy acetylene welding equipment to melt edges,…
Find out more »Learn to Make Lampwork Glass Beads
Taster Session - Lampwork Glass Learn how to make simple lampwork beads in the flame, or for the more experienced/adventurous have a go at making a small glass fish or bird bead! Workshops are run on flexible dates all year round. Please get in touch to book a date or buy a workshop voucher.
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