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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

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 2025

This year's theme will be 'Capturing Place' (*working title) - we'll be taking inspiration from details such as tiles, doors, signage, and colours to create work depicting a sense of place/places.

We will spend time developing ideas in a sketchbook, then go on to dye and print a collection of fabrics and papers. These will be used in creating a series of textile art pieces/textile books. Along the way explore a variety of surface print techniques, as well as how to incorporate stitch.

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Priority places will go to existing monthly group participants, if you are ineterested in joining please get in touch.

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£340 for the course (8 sessions)

Wednesday 28th May - Funky Fungi

Wednesday 2nd July - Zero waste Fabric Flowers

Wednesday 20th August - Coastal Tags

Wednesday 10th September - Hand Patchwork

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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.

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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e'mail for availability

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£30 per session or block book 4 for £100

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*New* Slow Stitch Studio Day with Jo Smith on Monday 12th May, £45, bring along a hand stitch project and Jo will be on hand to offer advice.

Saturday 31st May 2025, 10:00-15.30 *1 place

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Spend a day with Claire and Liske creating your own substantial stash of collage paper. You can't beat using your own printed papers in collages or sketchbooks, they are so much more exciting than bought papers!

We will explore gelli plate printing, to include image transfer, as well and block printing and mark-making too. 

Print a variety of weights of paper, to include tissue and deli paper. 

Spend some time in the afternoon collaging with your papers, but don't worry, you'll have plenty to take away for future projects.

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£75 including all materials and refreshments.

Thursday 26th June 2025, 10:00-15.30 *full, e'mail to hear if a place becomes available

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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.

Wednesday 2nd July 2025, 10:00-15:30 *full, e'mail to be first to know if a place becomes available

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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. 

4th & 5th July 2025, 10:00-15:30 *full, e'mail to go on waiting list

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This is an updated version of what was a beautiful course last year.

This time the focus will be on fabrics with an element of transparency, along with some stitch exploration too.

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We will work again with thickened procion dye in order to build colour and pattern on your fabrics.

Add print using our wide range of thermifax screens, and create your won unique design with a breakdown screen print, 

Explore formusol discharge paste to de-colour the fabrics.

Finally we will experiment with water soluble fabric and stitch to create details that can be added to your fabrics.

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£160 including most materials and refreshments. You're welcome to bring along additional fabrics to dye. Own sewing machine required on day 2.

This course takes place over four days;

July 9th & 10th, 14th & 15th 2025 10:00-15:30 *full

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September 17th & 18th, 22nd & 23rd 2025

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Our 2025 summer school with Liske is all about creating a landscape piece to remind you of your 'happy place' - this could be a favourite holiday destination, a beautiful view or even your garden.

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On the first two days we will do some planning and design work before dyeing and printing a collection of fabrics that will be used to represent your chosen place/landscape. We will use thickened dyes, thermofax print, mark-making, and breakdown screen printing.

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Then return the following week with your rinsed out fabrics and we will explore the options of textile collage or improvised piecing in order to create your piece of textile art.

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£250 including all materials and refreshments.

Own sewing machine required.

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

Saturday 27th September 2025 10:00-15:30 *full, e'mail to go on waiting list

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Another lovely new workshop for 2025.

We'll be using beautiful indian fabrics and sari ribbons, along with some indigo.

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We'll help you design your landscapes with some simple drawing exercises. Then pick your favourites to transform into textile art.

You'll leave with 2, or 3 small stitched landscapes which can be framed or attached to a wooden panel.

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£75 including most materials and refreshments.

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Suitable for all levels

Saturday 6th September 2025 10:00-15:30 *1 place available

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A new indigo dyeing combination for 2025!

We will begin by adding print and wax resist to undyed fabrics.

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You will have time to explore both thermofax screen printing as well as indian bock printing.

In the afternoon your fabrics will be dyed in the indigo vat where we will dip them multipe times in order to build up a variety of shades of blue.

You will create a beautiful collection of fabrics to use in future projects.

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£75 including most materials and refreshments.

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Suitable for all levels

Takes place over two Mondays, 13th October & 17th November, 10:00-16:00 

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Join Jo Smith @ofthreadandstory for a laid back introduction into the world of plant dyes.

This course is perfect for nature lovers who like to create, or creatives who love nature.

Over the two sessions you will develop beautiful palette of naturally dyed fabrics and threads, the colours will be informed by the season and what is available.

The colours created will be recorded in a lovely stitched book.​

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£160 including all materials and refreshments.

Saturday 18th October 2025, 10:00-16:00 *Full, e'mail to be first to know if a space becomes available

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Join Liske and Claire on this 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.

Wednesday 15th October 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.  

*new date* Monday 20th October 10:00-16:00

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Spend a mindful day at the studio with Liske creating a trio of 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 your beautiful stitch pots.

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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. 

Saturday 1st November

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Join Liske & Claire for a creative day at the studio.

Take advantage of our collection of indigo dyed silks, linen and cotton to compose a beautiful blue landscape. Use scrim and lace to add some texture, then go on to add a layer of hand, or machine stitch which will pull your piece together.

Your finished landscape will look beautiful framed or mounted onto a canvas.

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No experience necessary.​

£75 including all materials and refreshments 

Saturday 22nd November

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More details coming soon!

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No experience necessary.​

£75 including all materials and refreshments 

Saturday 10th January 2026, 10:00-16:00 

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In this new worshop we will put together a lovely colourful slow-stitch project.

This has been inspired by a piece of work by Ineke Berlyn, and as well as looking at Mum's work, we will also take inspiration from the work of artist Paul Klee.

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Working with hand-dyed fabrics along with layers of sheer fabric we will spend time looking at shape and composition to put together a strip-style piece textile hanging (approx 6" x 30").

We'll get going with some kantha style stitching which can then be continued at home.

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£75 including all materials and refreshments.

Saturday 31st January 2026, 10:00-16:00 

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Spend the morning getting to grips with gelli plate printning in order to build a collection of coloured papers with subtle marks and textures. Claire will guide you through a variety of techniques.

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In the afternoon we will take inspiration from the work of artist Barbara Rae to create a vibrant layered landscape.

This can then be worked onto with additional layers of marks, line and stitch.

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£75 including all materials and refreshments.

Wednesday 11th & Thursday 12th March 2026

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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. 

Saturday 28th March, 10:00-16:00 ​

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Spend a colourful day creating a vibrant vase of spring flowers 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. 

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.

Wednesday 3rd & Thursday 4th June 2026, 10:00-15:30 ​

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Breakdown screen printing is my absolute favourite way to create fabrics that are unique, it's an exciting process which produces fabrics that can't be replicated.​​

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Spend two days creating a collection of breakdown printed fabrics whch can then be used in your own projects.

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Breakdown screens are created by using thickened procion dyes which can then be printed onto natural fabrics.

No experience needed.

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£150 including some materials and refreshments.

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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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