Autumn/Winter Workshop Sessions

Autumn Winter Workshop Sessions 2019

September 2019

2nd Art

3rd&5th Own Projects

6th to 15th Studio Closed due to Birthday Holiday

16th  Art 'Autumn Splendor' with Jeanette

17th&19th New Projects for Autumn, Catch Up with Brenda

20th Crewel Embroidery with Brenda

23rd Art

24th&26th Ribbon Embroidery Fuchsia's with Brenda, kit

30th Art

October 2019

1st&3rd Needlefelting Pumpkins with Ellen, kit and The Colour Orange with Jane

5th Own Projects and The Colour Orange

7th Art

8th&10th Goldwork with Brenda, 'Autumn Splendor', kit

14th Art

15th&17th Treasure Keeper, Making sense of collections

18th Crewel Embroidery with Brenda

21st Art

22nd&24th Inspired by your special, treasured object or keepsake

28th Art

29th&31st Halloween Sparkle and Own Projects

November 2019

4th Art

5th&7th Christmas Makes and Own Projects

11th Art

12th&14th Red Work with Brenda, kit 

15th Crewel Embroidery with Brenda

18th Art

19th&21st Christmas Makes and Own Projects

25th Art Christmas Image

26th&28th Winter Sparkle with Jane and Brenda, kit

December 2019

2nd Art Christmas Image and Own Projects

4rd&5th Christmas Makes and Own Projects

9th Art Christmas Image and Own Project

10th&12th Christmas Makes and Own Projects

13th Crewel Embroidery with Brenda

18th Art Christmas Image and Own Project

17th&19th Jane Gift Make, kit included.

Closed for the Christmas Break Studio and Shop Open again late January 2020, date to be confirmed.

Workshop Dates For Spring 2019

Session Booking is required due to limited spaces.

March 2019

1st Screen Printing. 10-2pm. Design, Make and Print your own screen. £20 plus materials.
2nd Mixed Media Saturday 10-2pm Be Inspired, Make aProject or use the studio, £15 plus materials. 4th Art 10-12.15
5th Winter Fantasy Moth with Brenda. 9.30-11.45 then Mixed Textiles 12.30-2.45
6th Creative Textiles Week8 Studio Closed to Public.Layering Fabric and Appliqué, 30 Week Course.
7th Mixed Textiles 10-12.15 then Winter Fantasy Moth with Brenda 12.45-3pm
8th Studio Closed, Jane working out of Studio
9th Children's Sewing 10-1.15pm (7years-14years)

11th Art 10-12.15pm Mixed Media with Tuition
12th Elizabethan Inspiration, Sewing Items with Brenda and Jane 9.30-11.45 then Textiles 12.30-2.45
13th Creative Textiles Week9 Studio, Closed to Public Layering and Manipulating Fabrics Continued
14th Elizabethan Inspiration, Sewing Items with Brenda and Jane 10-12.15 then 12.45-3pm
15th Crewel Embroidery with Brenda 10-2pm
Weekend Closed

18th Art 10-12.15 Mixed Media with Tuition
19th Fantasy Textiles using Beautiful Fabrics and Thread 9.30-11.45 then 12.30-2.45
20th Creatives Textiles Week10, Studio Closed to the Public Historical and Cultural References
21st Fantasy Textiles using Beautiful Fabrics and Thread 10-12.15 then 12.45-3pm
22nd Studio Open 10-2pm Working on Thompson Church Textiles
Weekend Closed

25th Art 10-12.15 Mixed Media with Tuition
26th Metal Embellishments applying them to Textiles 9.30-11.45 then 12.45-3pm
27th Creatives Textiles Week11, Studio Closed to the Public. Laying down of Threads
28th Metal Embellishments applying them to Textiles 10-12.15 then 12.45-3pm
29th Studio Closed Jane working out of Studio.
Weekend Closed

April 2019

1st Art 10-12.15 Mixed Media with Tuition
2nd Workshop Inspired 9.30-11.45 then 12.30-2.45pm
3rd Creatives Textiles Week12, Studio Closed to the Public. Metal and Embelishments, Tutorials.
4th Workshop Inspired 10-12.15 then 12.45-3pm
5th Screen Printing and Papercraft Friday 10-2pm
Weekend Closed

8th Art 10-12.15 Mixed Media with Tuition
9th Bejewelled with Brenda 9.30-11.45 then Mixed Textiles 12.30-2.45pm
10th Closed Jane working out of the Studio
11th MixedTextiles 10-12.15 then 12.45-3pm Bejewelled with Brenda
12th Crewel Embroidery with Brenda 10-2pm
Weekend Closed

Brenda's Winter Fantasy  and Moth Workshop

Screen Printing Fridays and Mixed Media Saturdays

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*Booking and payment is required to insure your session place abd payment is non- refundable due to limited places available*

*Remember we also have Rita our Italian Tailor in the studio for Alterations and Tailoring.

Emily is continuing after her six week Apprenticeship as a member of staff and 'Learning as You Earn'. Learning to make and gain skills, selling in the shop and shortly online. Well Done Emily.

Would you like to have a try at printing with light using objects placed on your fabric which has been coated, then allow it to sit in the light. Magic happens:)))

Watch this You Tube Video to see how to make Cyanotype Prints, really fun to do and gives an Indigo effect without the Indigo Bath and is much much quicker. The kit above contains all that you need and is really easy yo follow, especially for fabric. By clicking and buying you help the studio put on workshops and help share in the community:))) Thank You:)))

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Great Bristish Sewing Bee

The Great British Sewing Bee is back on the televison BBC2 9pm:)
 Great fun and real inspiration for those who want to get back into dressmaking or playing with their sewing machines and overlockers. We do lots of dressmaking, tailoring, alterations and sewing in the studio from beginners to those who want to learn that little bit more. We also have Rita who is a wiz at tailoring and I love the remakes, a recent one a vintage wedding dress to a cocktail dress and the off cuts into a Christening Gown.
I recommend the Great British Sewing Bee 'Sew Your Own Wardrobe', pattern book. (You can purchase by clicking the link below and it will take you through to Amazon).
Easy to follow instructions that take you through the capsule wardrobe, any size which is always needed because none of us fit off the coat hanger.
I am sooooo glad Patrick is still part of the presentors as he gives the polish and eye candy.
Esme the Fashion Guru and Jo Lycette gives it the humour and fills in the episodes, not sure how much he really knows about sewing though? He has nails that could rival mine at times:))) Without the sparkle though!

Sew Week One; All about Cotton:)

Wiggle Dress
Jeans Transformation
Cotton Jumpsuit

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Great British Sewing Bee,Episode Two Children.

Hoody
Monster Transformation from Faux Fur:))
Dance Outfit

Great British Sewing Bee,Episode Three 1970's

Flared Jeans
Tartan, Punk Transformation
Maxi Dress

Great British Sewing Bee,Episode Four Tecnical Fabric

Swimsuit

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Autumn Workshop Sessions

September is always a busy time for us, planning the Autum and Winter Sessions and the studio diary gets full pretty quickly.

Stewart and I aslo manage to take a week off but this time as ever is already filling up with experiences:))). A chance to see family, a trip to London to the V&A, Chris Riddell evening, visit Jessie Chorley's Shop, a spa day and also a birthday, all in a week:))))

Here is the new list for September and October 2018

September 2018

4&6th Blackberries and Autumn Projects. Brenda is sharing how to embroider and bead Autumn Friuts and Jane is sharing the new projects and Inspiration for the next few months.

7thto14th The studio is CLOSED , not to say they won't be sharing the creativity that week:))

18th&20th Brenda Catch Up and Autumn Projects. This is an ideal time to catch up on any projects that you have started with Brenda or start a new one that you have wanted to do. Jane will be sharing her projects too:))

21st Crewel Embroidery. The once a month Crewel Embroidery session with lots more kits and Inspiration for the Winter. 10am until 2pm

25th&27th Seasonal and Own Projects. Christmas and gift giving is just around the corner.

26th Creative Textiles Creative Course begins. A ten week course that covers many of the creaative techniques within Textiles. Creating a project from the start, covering ideas, dyeing fabric, printing, stitch, innovative materials and tools. A few places left.

October 2018

2nd&4th Fabric and Paper Keepsakes Inspired by London visit. A trip to London, V&A, Chriss Riddell evening and Jessie Chorley's shop will all have a bearing on this session:)))

9th&11th Modern Square Runner. Jane loves setting a geometric patchwork challenge.

12th Crewel Embroidery, once a month session. 10am until 2pm

16th&18th Embroidery on Black and Catch Up Projects. Kits available.

23rd&25th Snowflakes layered and beaded.

30thOct & 1st Nov Seasonal and Own Projects. Christmas or projects you just want to get done:))

Monday Art Sessions 10 am to 12.15pm

Jeanette Williams is joining The Old Art Room Team, starting on the 17th of September with Mixed Media Art Techniques with 'Autumn Berries and Fruits'. Jeanette will be in the studio fortnightly.

Booking and payment is required to ensure your session and payment is non- refundable due to limited places available.

New Workshop List For July and August 2018

With the Summer moving on and a new list of workshops for the studio are now available to sign in for:))
Lots of creativity as I have lots of community projects that I am working along side the studio workshops, so you can join in on the making.
Sessions open to young adults over 12years old during the summer.

The studio is closed for a week from the 22nd of June and reopens on the 2nd of July for Art.

The studio is also welcoming Work Experience from several schools and there is the opportunity for a six week Apprenticeship in the studio.

July
3rd&5th 'Strawberries and Cream', Brenda is teaching the amazing stump work strawberries and Jane has Red and Cream Delights.
10th Log Cabin with a Twist, Table Runner and Principles of how to exchange the design.
12th Studio Closed teaching at Diss, 'Log Cabin with a Twist'.
13th Crewel Embroidery with Brenda for beginners and those who sew.
17th&19th Fantasy Inspired make and Stitch. Jane is working towards some Festivals which include a bit of imagination so shares what is going on.
21st Thompson Village Hall, Community Sew In, making the textiles for the new renovated church, all welcome. 10-3pm.
24th Free Machining 101 and Inspiration on how to mix your stitch.
31st Seasonal and Own Projects. As usual Jane keeps the season alive throughout the year with a make it for that certain time of year:)

August 2018
2nd Print and Stitch. Projects where you print an image and then extend it.
7th&9th Burning Back. Taking a mixture of textiles and burning back the layers to reveal treasure.
14th&16th Monster Makes. Making monsters and also making things for our younger gift range.
17th Crewel Embroidery with Brenda.
21st&23rd  Sunflowers with Brenda and Jane shares some of her Autumn Projects.
28th&30 Seasonal and Own Projects. As usual Jane keeps the season alive throughout the year with a make it for that certain time of year:)

Creative Textiles Level One. A Ten Week Course

A ten week course that takes you on a journey through textiles within your chosen inspiration and topic. This course is for beginners, those that need a re boot and those who want to achieve an outstanding piece of textiles. (Those that have done it will tell you how they enjoyed it:))
Enrolements and information is available and the course begins September 26th 2018. Limited places.

Creative Textiles 30 week Course Starts in January 2019 
Course for those who have completed the level One or who have knowledge of Textile Techniques.
Details available.

Support the studio by booking workshops and when you shop on Amazon think of us and go to The Old Art Room first, click on a product link and go through to Amazon to sho, we receive a 4% donation on your purchase. You get deals and no extra charge is made to you. Thank you it all helps.

*Booking and payment is required to insure your session place abd payment is non- refundable due to limited places available*

*Remember we also have Rita our Italian Tailor in the studio for Alterations and Tailoring.

Emily is continuing after her six week Apprenticeship as a member of staff and 'Learning as You Earn'. Learning to make and gain skills, selling in the shop and shortly online. Well Done Emily.

Enjoy the English sunshine and Creating:))

New Workshops For 2018

Happy New Year,

Stewart and I have been working hard in the studio and shop over the holidays to make it an even more creative space:)))
Created a New Year Window celebrating the New Year in but also the Chinese New Year that is on the 16th of January, Year of The Dog. The studio window is very Red and Oriental:)))) See the video on our Facebook page(open to all to view)

https://www.facebook.com/oldartroom/videos/1488075931309755/

The inspiration board at the top of the post is in the studio area and sets the scene:)) This board will change each month to reflect the window and inspiration theme.
See the video on our Facebook page cick on link below(open to all to view)

https://www.facebook.com/oldartroom/videos/1490409441076404/

Compared to the December Christmas Window which was beautiful, white and made us feel magical but chilly:))) See the video on our Facebook page click on link below (open to all to view)

https://www.facebook.com/oldartroom/videos/1452196138231068/

Grandma's Chair is in the window with the new patchwork slip cover made by Rachel, who is studing Upholstery at University in London. Thank You Rachel it looks great:)))

As usual, there is lots in the window that has been given, made and now gets to be shared:)))

Thank You to all those who gave, shared and donated to the studio last year and lets do more this year as we continue this circle and get to pass it on in so many different ways.

You can see some of the daily creating on The Old Art Room Instagram  Page. Click on link below.
https://www.instagram.com/the_old_art_room/

We open the Studio Shop on the 8th of January, This week I alsways take the time to create and play in the in the studio. Time to enjoy the space, new ideas and use the materials and 'stuff' Stewart and I have sorted out over the break. It's also a time to visit the years inspiration and plot the new workshops on the diary. Making and Sampling is key for me, it feels like play and is ohh so necessary for me to start the year off this way. Getting out the UFO"S (unfinished objects) and either finishing them or re-making them is always a great way to start too. This is always part of the 'Winter Challenge' that I set before the holidays.

Welcome, to Rita our new Italian Tailor who will be in the studio every Wednesday for Alterations and Tailoring. (Rita had a few weeks before Christmas to get stuck in and those that had their clothing altered were really happy). Most alteration requests are accepted and rates are dependant on the type of garment and time it will take. Rita is in on the 8th of January so pop in and say 'Hello'.

Rita will also be asisisting me making the costumes for the window and shop makes, to carry on the inspiration of each month, lots of exciting things planned. If there are makes that you would like to see in the shop, please let us know. Our first costume is something 'Blue' in the 'Outlander' Style, especially for the Hogmany Studio Window for the end of January. Lots of tweed, Tartan and warm materials.

Brenda has amazing Embroidery Sessions Booked in the Diary and the once month Crewel Embroidery Friday, is an amazing session to finish the creative week, held once a month.
Brenda has a selection of her kits in the studio shop.

Violets by Brenda 

February 6th and 8th

Liz will be  back in the Studio Shop on Thursday and is plotting new costume ideas for this year too:)) Everyone who saw the embroidery on her 'Game of Thrones', Dress were in ore. Aided by Brenda who instigated the stitches and Liz brought them to life:)) Liz's and Daniel's wedding prepration makes, were amazing and we all enjoyed the week by week reveal, angsts and the wedding photos are beautiful:)))
She is also sharing with us lots of her makes for their new home:))

Jayne, is back in the studio and is holding a Dog Needlefelting Brooch Session, on the 27th of February 2018. Places are limited as it is a popular session.

Celebrating Year Of The Dog,

with this brooch.

He is so cute and clever!

Mollie is working hard as usual and spent a very creative year making pencil rolls, brush rolls, teddy bears and hearts (a Mollie stitched Heart is in the new January window). She is open for commissions:))) It is so good to see Mollie using her newely won and earnt sewing machine. Everything is made to such a high standard. We are so proud of Mollie and thank her for all time spent in the studio:)))

One of Mollie's Pencil Roll and the Owl is by Lee on our Monday Art Session

'Show and Tell' is always amazing, Thank you so much to all who share and participate. We all enjoy and learn so much. So here's to another year of this:)))

Lucy and Lisa practicing artists themselves will be volunteering on Monday and Tuesday,so welcome to them. Will post how they are getting on and creating within the studio on Instagram and The Old Art Room Facebook. Thank you to all who volunteer and donate to the studio it is really appreciated.

So, here are the first Workshops of the New Year 2018.

The Shop and Studio are open and we especially like visitors and share what we are creating, lots of inspiration.

Main Theme of the Studio Chinese New Year And New Projects

January 2018

Monday 15th 
Art: How to make Gesso. Mixed Media Collage Backgrounds, creating backgrounds and adding drawing and painting.


Full

Tuesday 16th (Chinese New Year) 
Textiles:'Show and Tell' with workshops explained. Both Sessions Full

Wednesday 17th
Alterations and Tailoring with Rita  alterations welcome.
Costumes
Mixed Media Textiles Full

Thursday 18th
Textiles:'Show and Tell' with workshops explained. Both Sessions Full

Friday 19th
Crewel Embroidery with Brenda 10-2pm Full

Saturday 20th Closed

The full workshop list for January and February 2018 will be available in the studio from the 8th of January.
I will post the full years workshops shortly.

Once again, Happy New Year.
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