These workshops are designed to explore your own creativity through visual arts and craft in a relaxed and socialble environment. All levels of ability are welcome and beginners or those with little experience are particularly encouraged to come along and have a go at expressing themselves! The focus of the workshops is on exploring and enjoying the creative process in the company of other people of all ages.
Past workshops have included a range of styles and mediums from boomerangs to holograms!
Please see below
The intention is to create individual works of art, where possible using natural and recycled materials. We will provide everything you will need for the evening, however we would like to encourage you to gather and collect your own elements where possible.If needed help and advice will be available within the group on a practical and inspirational level.We always work in both a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with good food and fresh chai being served.
To see our Photo Gallery of the workshops & the art work produced click here
Stitchy Moments with Jude Shaw
Stitchy moments is held fortnightly at alternate venues. One is at Jude's house, the other is at the Italian cafe at Bitterne Triangle.
The group is a chance to stitch, mend and chat. Knitting has been expanded to invite any type of mending from socks to drums. We also have an array of retro knitting patterns which cause much merriment, the nipple hats are a crowd puller if ever I saw one!
The Cafe is on the corner of Bond Rd at Bitterne Triangle, opposite the charity shop. Allesandro is always on hand for you to order any snacks. Our house is also near Bitterne Triangle and I am happy to give the address information if you haven't been before. Veggie fayre/refreshments provided.
Time: 7.30pm until our fingers ache
Please see our Events Diary for Dates & Locations of Stitchy Moments
Suggested Donation: £2.00
Please let me know if you would like to come as it gives me an idea of numbers.
For more information and booking e-mail purrjude@hotmail.com or call on 07717 650773 or 02380 550307
Previous Creative Arts Workshops:
Beginner's Feltmaking- with Wren Feltmaking
is the oldest method of creating a fabric, and is a therapeutic and
satisfying way to connect with an ancient craft. In this beginner’s
workshop, we will learn the basic method of designing and making a
piece of felt using dyed and natural wool rovings. During the workshop,
Wren can advise you on ways to use the piece you create for a variety
of purposes, from a simple hanging to a bag or wrap, and she will
suggest ways in which to explore further.
All materials and
equipment for this workshop are provided, and as well as taking away
your work, there is also the opportunity to purchase small quantities
of wool for use at home. Please wear comfortable clothing, as the
process is quite physical and can involve standing for extended periods.
Holograms - with Pearl John
Pearl John uses large format holography as a medium to examine issues of self-identity. She combines holographic images with text, video and photography to reach toward the meaning that exists at the boundaries between words and images, and between artist and viewer. Pearl graduated from the Royal College of Art with an MA in Holography in 1992. Her holograms and installations have been exhibited in Japan, Europe and throughout the USA and we are very fortunate to have her hold this event. In this workshop, Pearl will talk about her work and other artists who have used holography, you will also have the chance to create your own piece of holography to take home. Please bring a shiny object (e.g. coin, medal, piece of jewellery) no bigger than 2 inches by 2 inches to create a hologram – Pearl will also have some objects available if you can’t find anything suitable to use. The cost of this workshop includes materials. For more information on her work, see http://www.pearljohn.co.uk/holography.html or telephone Pearl on 07921130622
Tribal Arts Boomerang Making – with Seb Gates
Tribal Art workshops are designed to explore ethnic & spiritual cultures through their practice of arts and craft, which represent cultural understanding and their expressions of life. The intention is to create & decorate individual working boomerangs, where possible using natural and recycled materials. We will provide everything you will need for the evening however we would like to encourage you to gather and collect your own elements where possible. We will start each workshop by looking at appropriate reference material for inspiration and understanding of what we would like to achieve, and if needed help and advice will be available within the group on a practical and inspirational level. We will be working in both a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with good food and fresh chai being served.
Lantern Making – with Jani Franck
Have a go at creative recycling! In this workshop we will transforming empty jars into beautiful hanging tea light holders. All materials will be provided, but please feel free to bring any small interestingly-shaped jars with you if you wish. £5 per person, please dress for mess.
Jewellery Making - with Ulrike Duran
Jewellery Making is a craft that goes back thousands of years, and is found in all different cultures. It is always made with the materials available to that society, and in our modern society it has become very advanced. This workshop will show how we can create beautiful and personalized jewellery by using basic materials, including wire, thread and beads etc… Not only will you have the opportunity to make the jewellery, but also the beads, by using clay, paper or beans. You may wish to recycle old jewellery and collect materials like shells, wood, buttons, stones etc...
Body Painting – with Jani Franck & Lee-Anne James
For many tribal cultures body art was used to show status, identity & initiation in to adulthood, in this workshop we will be using our bodies as the canvas (don’t worry no nudity will be expected). You will be painting yourself or your partner so please wear a sleeveless top and shorts if you like. We will be using modern body paints and henna.
Chakra Painting – with Seb Gates
In this workshop we will make a works of art using the Chakra images. There will be a brief explanation about the chakras and what they do. We will then embark on the task of creating our own piece of art using materials and reference books provided.
Mirror Design – with Seb Gates
In this workshop we will design and decorate a frame for a wall hanging mirror, using natural materials, paints & clay.
