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Workshops and Courses

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To book onto a workshop please email contact@littleheathbarnstudio.com or

call Liske  07980772064 / Claire  07713875119

Alternatively use the Contact us form on the last page.

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Waiting list- if you are interested in any workshops that are currently full you can drop us a line to be put on the waiting list. Quite often places become available so it's worth being on the list, 

Private Workshops - if you are part of a creative group and are looking for a bespoke workshop at the studio then please drop us a message for further details (maximum of 9 participants)

Newsletter- if you would like to be kept up to date with new workshops, guest tutors and studio news join our newsletter- simply use the contact us form on the last page or drop an email contact@littleheathbarnstudio.com

Textile Explorations :
Marks in Nature

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Each year from September through to June we run a once-a-month art textiles course on various weekdays;  Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 10:00-15:30

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The next course will commence in September 2024, working to a theme of 'Marks in Nature' we will spend time developing ideas, dye and print to build a collection of fabrics that will be used in creating a series of wall hangings/textile art pieces/textile books. Explore a variety of surface print techniques, as well as how to incorporate stitch as a final layer of marks/pattern. 

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All places are currently taken but if you are interested please get in touch and I will keep you informed if there are changes.

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£320 for the course (8 sessions)

Studio Days

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Each month Liske runs a 'studio day' (sometimes two) in which you can come and take advantage of the space and facilities to work on your own projects. At the same time spending a creative day with like-minded people. 

You can make use of the screens, fabric paints, dyes and more. Or bring along your WIP & sewing machine... whatever takes your fancy!

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Dates available upon request​

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£30 per session or block book 4 for £100

Well-being Wednesdays

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Wednesday 30th October  - Stitched Moons *full 

Wednesday 27th November - Festive Fun *full

Wednesday 29th January - new year intentions

Wednesday 19th February - Monoprint marks

Wednesaday 2nd April - Keep it neutral

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Liske & Claire are excitied to bring you a monthly Wednesday evening creative session, the focus of these will be on well-bring and mindfullness.

These sessions will be informal and suitable for all levels of experience. They are for anyone who enjoys being creative, trying new styles of work, and meeting like-minded people.

Numbers will be limited so you do need to book your place, the session will run from 7pm-9pm. 

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£10 per session including materials and refreshments.

Print & Stitch: Autumn Leaves

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Saturday 14th September 2024, 10:00-15:30 *full, e'mail to be first to find out if a space becomes available

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Join Liske and Claire on this new mixed media workshop. Using found leaves we will print onto a variety of surfaces including cotton, linen, lutradur and paper. 

We will explore relief printing directly from the leaves, as well as using a gelli plate.

Subtle background colour will be added using ink, tea and coffee.

Your favourite prints will be stitched onto a painted lutradur background, then embellished further with machine stitch, hand stitch and stitching with water soluble fabirc, to create a unique piece of textile art.

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£75 including all materials and refreshments. Own sewing machine required.

Patch & Stitch: Still Life

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Saturday 28th September 2024, 10:00-15:30 *1 place available

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Join Liske and Claire on this new workshop. Bring your own fabrics or delve into our stash of hand dyed and printed fabrics to create a background using an improvised log cabin with a twist.

We willl then applique and stitch a simple still life design  onto your pieced background to create a quilted piece of approximately 40cm square which could be framed or attached to a canvas.

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£75 including most materials and refreshments. Own sewing machine required.

Fabric Printing Play Day

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Thursday 3rd October, 10:00-15:30 *full, e'mail to go on waiting list

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Join Liske for a day of fabulous fabric printing. 

Get to grips with thermofax screen printing as well as using indian wooden print blocks - you can take advantage of our large collection of both!

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You will use fabric paints to add colour as well as a discharge paste to take colour out of dyed fabrics (it's magic!)

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Perfect for beginners or those wishing to top us theor stash of hand printed fabrics.

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£75 including all materials and refreshments.

Print & Stitch: 
Origami Oversized Bag

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Saturday 5th October 2024, 10:00-16:00

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Another exciting collaboration with Jenniffer Taylor, Great British Sewing Bee & Author of Girl With a Sewing Machine.
 

In this print & stitch workshop you will spend the morning printing up some exciting fabrics using thermofax screens and wooden blocks, these will then be transformed into a wonderful Japanese origami style shoulder bag along with some upcycled demin or plain fabrics.

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£80 including most materials and refreshments. Own sewing machine required.

Mosaic Landscape :Gelli-print & Collage

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Saturday 2nd November 2024 *1 place

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A new workshop for 2024... create a vibrant landscape inspired by the paintings of Dutch artist Ton Schulten.

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Begin by creating your own coloured papers using a gelli plate to add beautiful texture - don't worry if you've never used a gelli plate before, we will guide you through it.

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We will then look at composition and begin to collage together your chosen landscape. You can work directly onto a canvas and leave with a ready to hang piece of art! 

Finished piece will be 30cm x 30cm

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£75 including refreshments and most materials. 

Winter Stitchscapes :
Jo Smith

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2 part course : Monday 4th November & 2nd December 

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A slow stitch – hand stitch seasonal textile course.

 

Join Jo for a two day seasonal stitch and dye workshop.

In session one we will work with our background fabric to develop a piece full of interesting marks and colour, as well as dyeing silk threads with natural dyes to compliment the fabric.

In session two we will work into the fabric using contemplative hand stitch and applique to create a unique winter landscape.

An opportunity to slow down, take your time and enjoy the journey...

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£140 including refreshments and most materials. 

Lampshade :
Print & Make

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Wednesday 6th November 10:00-15:00 *FULL

Saturday 22nd February 10:00 - 15:30

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Join us for a relaxing day at the studio fabric printing and creating either a pair of lovely lanterns or your own bespoke lampshade.

You will spend the morning printing your own fabric using thermofax screens as well as Indian wooden print blocks, no experience necessary, you will be given tuition on both techniques and plenty of time to practice before printing your own fabric for use on your final item(s).

When combined with a tea light or some fairy lights the lanterns give out a lovely glow, and the lampshades on offer are a 30cm drum style, a perfect update to any room..

No sewing involved.

Additional lantern/ lampshade kits can be purchased on the day.

£75 including all materials and refreshments.  

Festive Postcard Book :
Print & Stitch

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Saturday 23rd OR Monday 25th November 10:00-15:30

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More details coming soon...

Spend a festive day with Liske & Claire creating a lovely postcard book (in the style of Ineke Berlyn) which can be displayed as a wall hanging.

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Use thermofax screens, transfer foils and stitch to embelish your book. 

 

£75 including all materials and refreshments.  

Experimental Print Day

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Saturday 11th January 2025

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Start the year with a day of creativity!

Join Liske and Claire for an introduction to a variety of fabric printing techniques, create a selection of fabric samples;

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Indian block printing - take advantage of our large collection of wooden blocks to explore repeat pattern

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Gelli plate printing - use stencils, stamps and the wooden print blocks in conjunction with the gelli plate to create some exciting layered fabrics

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Thermofax screen printing - a simple form of screen printing, we have lots of designs for you to chose from to create your own bespoke fabrics

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£75 including refreshments and all materials. 

Lovely Little Pots

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Saturday 1st February 2025

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Spend a mindful day at the studio with Liske and claire creating two or three lovely pots.

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We'll ease you in with a 'fabric mache' style pot, then go onto create a collage of handprinted fabrics which will form the base of a beautiful stitch pot, or two.

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Sewing machine optional, the focus will be on hand stitching and if you're a beginner we'll intorduce you to our favourite stitches.

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£75 including refreshments and all materials. 

Colour Families & Thermofax Printing

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Wednesday 5th & Thursday 6th March 2025

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A must-do course for anyone interested in dyeing their own fabrics!

Spend a colourful couple of days at the studio learning how to use procion MX dyes to develop an extensive pallette. 

Create harmonious colour families and go on to explore these colours further with various mark-making techniques and thermofax printing.

You will build up a detailed visual reference of a number of colour schemes on fabric as well as learning the method to explore any colour and value scheme of your choice. 

You will also create exciting pieces of cloth along the way!

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£150 including refreshments and most materials. 

Textile Collage : Spring Flowers

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Saturday 8th March, 10:00-16:00

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Spend a colourful day creating a vibrant vase of tulips or hydrangeas that will last forever.

Liske & Claire will guide you through the porcess of creating your collage, and sharing some short-cuts along the way! You can use your own fabric off-cuts or take advantage of our hand-dyed and printed fabrics. You will also have a chance to print your own fabrics for the vase.

Your finished piece will be A3 size, and perfect to frame or mount on a canvas.

Sewing machine and some sewing experience required.

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£75 including some materials and refreshments.

Maps and More :
Sketch - Print - Stitch

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3 day course 9th, 10th, 11th April 2025, 10:00-15.30 

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I'm taking the best bits of our monthly maps course and fitting them into three creative days. 

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*Handmade sketchbooks inspired by a map/place of your choice

*Handmade stamps representing elements of your map-book

*Mark-making and fabric printing

*Textile collage to create backgrounds

*Explore ways in which to add map lines to textile work

*Create a mixed media grid style piece of work

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£210 including most materials and refreshments.

Own sewing machine required

Seaside Squares :
Print-Collage-Stitch

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Thursday 26th June 2025, 10:00-15.30 

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This lovely seasonal workshop with Liske covers a little bit of everything... start the day by painting and printing some fabrics before creating a landscape inspired collage. 

We will then go on to abstract the collage and add a layer of stitch, both by hand and machine.

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You will create a piece of textile art approxximately 30cm x 30cm, ideal for framing,

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£75 including all materials and refreshments.

Indigo : Shibori & Stitch

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Wednesday 2nd July 2025, 10:00-15:30 

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Spend a day exploring the magic of indigo. 

We will introduce you to some basic shibori techniques. Shibori is a Japanese resist dyeing method used to create bold patterns in the fabric. Techniques include folding, wrapping, clamping and stitching to create a resist. 

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You will create a stash of samples.

This workshop is suitable for beginners, or those with more experience wishing to top up their collection of indigo blues.

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£75 including dye and refreshments. You're welcome to bring along additional fabrics to dye. 

Eco-printing on Paper :
Jo Smith

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Monday 1st September 2025 10:00-16:00

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A fun, one-day workshop exploring the magical world of eco printing.

Spend a day creating beautiful prints on paper using leaves and flowers. You will be able to print a selection of papers and also a small book.

Learn a little about which plants work best and how to use different ‘blankets’ to create different backgrounds.

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£85 including all materials and refreshments.

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Suitable for all levels

T&C's 

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*Your booking will not be secure until payment/deposit has been received.

*All payments made are non-refundable

*If you need to cancel more than a month before the workshop and your place can be filled, then your payment may be used as credit towards an alternative workshop.

*In the unlikely event that we need to cancel or postpone a workshop, we will give as much notice as possible and will either refund your payment in full or offer an alternative date/workshop.

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