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From the garden: Still life with a mixed media approach

Colourful blooms from the farmhouse garden

Stick and Ink drawing is one of the processes we will cover

Use a combination of inks and acrylics

Tissue paper gives interesting results

A vibrant choice of colour

Use collage in your artwork

Still life options

Views over the farmland.

Fancy staying on the farm? We have 6 traditional yurts to choose from.

A colourful display from the garden

We also have shepherds huts.

A cosy interior.

Description

Next promoted date: Thursday 26th September 2024 Spring, summer and autumn can be an inspirational time for those with a love of gardens, with their beautiful colours, shapes and forms heralding a change in the seasons. Join us in the heart of the Meon Valley in Hampshire, to explore floral images through a mixed media approach. The workshop will be delivered by Alison Butler of Blooming Designs in the stables at Meon Springs. This is an inspirational space in a beautiful setting. With over 25 years experience as a textile designer and book illustrator, Alison will guide you through a range of exciting mixed media approaches, including drawing and painting, where there will be few, if any, rules. Our inspiration will be taken from seasonal cuttings taken from the adjacent farm garden or alternatively you may wish to develop designs of your own choosing by bringing along images of flowers and foliage. We will also reference the work of artists such as Debbie George, Mary Fedden and Emma Dunbar . This workshop is suitable for those with a range of creative experiences, for a maximum of 5 people. Please bring along: an apron, optional - A4 floral ideas/drawings/images that inspire you, a newspaper and an A3 folder to transport your work home, a large pale plate or flat palette and a pencil case. You may wish to extend your stay in the area and book one of our Shepherds Huts at the side of our fishing lake or alternatively, we have a glamping site with 6 Yurts, each with wood burning stoves.

What's included in the price?

The workshop will include all materials and equipment and refreshments will be provided. Please bring a packed lunch. If you have any questions for the course organiser, before you book your place, please select the 'Message the tutor' button.

Duration

6 hours

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn

with Craft Courses since 2019

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Suitable for

Adults
Seniors
Teenagers
Wheelchair users
Hearing impaired
Limited mobility
Suitable for beginners
Intermediate level
Public transport
Stag dos
Mother's Day
Hen dos
Romantic
Corporate days out & team building
Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
School holiday workshops & activities
Accommodation offered

What does this mean?

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Venue

Whitewool Farm, East Meon, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 1HW

Reviews

All maker's reviews

30 Sep 24'

Judith Tasker reviewed: From the garden: Still life with a mixed media approach

"Such a wonderful day. Alison was so warm and welcoming - beautiful setting! It was such a wet and windy day - tucked up painting on the lovely warm barn was such a treat! Thank you Alison for a very nice day - learnt some lovely painting techniques!"

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Judith, It was lovely to meet you and thank you so much for your feedback, we certainly had some lively weather that day, definitely a day to be inside the barn painting ! It was great to work with you, and I hope that the techniques we covered have inspired you to continue developing your ideas at home. Best wishes Alison"

30 Sep 24'

Hilary reviewed: From the garden: Still life with a mixed media approach

"I spent a lovely day with Alison learning new techniques and ways with colour. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere in the Long Barn and delicious flapjacks!!"

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Hilary, Thank you for taking the time to review the day. I am so pleased you enjoyed the day, and the flapjack ! Hopefully the day has inspired you to continue painting at home with some of the new techniques you have learnt . Best wishes Alison"

20 May 24'

Sue Broadest reviewed: From the garden: Still life with a mixed media approach

"The venue is lovely and very comfortable and fit for purpose. It’s surrounded by beautiful countryside and farmland. Alison was friendly and relaxed. She explained the tasks well and had displayed some inspirational examples of work. It was great to try out a variety of different techniques and materials experimenting with inks, pastels mark making and composition. Thank you for a lovely day !!"

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Sue, Thank you for your comments. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the day experimenting with new techniques and ideas and I hope it has given you some inspiration to continue your creative journey at home . Happy painting! Best wishes Alison "

18 May 24'

Lou Bamber reviewed: From the garden: Still life with a mixed media approach

"This was a really enjoyable course - Alison is relaxed and positive and makes creativity fun! There was no pressure to produce a masterpiece; the emphasis was on experimentation and being encouraged to challenge your way of working. The location is stunning - a huge barn in the middle of the countryside. I would highly recommend these courses. "

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Lou, Thank you for taking the time to review the workshop. It was great to work with you , you had a very busy day and produced lots of lovely work ! These workshops are a great opportunity to try new ideas and techniques and to experiment without the pressure to produce an end piece of work . I hope this has given you the inspiration to carry on at home. Happy painting ! Best wishes Alison"

19 Sep 23'

Gillie Morgan reviewed: From the garden: Still life with a mixed media approach

"I was lucky enough to be given a day of painting at 'Art in the Barn' as a belated Christmas present from one of my daughters and all I can say is that it was absolutely lovely from start to finish! We were there just over a week ago and found the studio full of natural light and equipped to a high standard. Each trestle table provided had all the equipment we would need for the day and more. We had chosen to do a day of painting garden flowers using mixed media. As I really enjoy using just watercolours, this was a great introduction to trying other mediums. We were encouraged to try everything provided on different paper while keeping our energy levels up with home cooked brownies and freshly made coffee! In all it was a great day out and has inspired us to be more bold and creative in our painting . I loved it all! Thank you so much Alison."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Gillie, Thank you for your lovely feedback, it was really great to meet and work with you and Sarah, I am so pleased you enjoyed the day so much. Hopefully it has inspired you to carry on painting using some of the new techniques you have learnt, ( if you need any more information please do get in touch !) Wishing you all the best, Alison"

12 Sep 23'

Sarah Edsall reviewed: From the garden: Still life with a mixed media approach

"My mother and I thoroughly enjoyed our 'Still life from the garden' mixed media workshop with Alison in her beautiful barn. I have done very little painting and this was the most wonderful introduction into using a variety of different techniques. Alison is a great teacher. Kind and patient, she has definitely given me the confidence to have a go and try some different methods which I have never seen before. I would thoroughly recommend."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Sarah, It was a pleasure to meet you both and I am so pleased that you enjoyed the day so much . It was really lovely to see how your work developed as the day went on, I hope it has inspired you both to continue at home, you both produced some beautiful florals ! All the best and good luck, Alison"

19 Apr 23'

Monika reviewed: From the garden: Still life with a mixed media approach

"A wonderful course covering many interesting styles of art. We even made our own ‘cola pens’ to use with colourful ink. I attended the course with my daughter and we both enjoyed looking at flowers in the garden and then making our art work using our flower patterns and other designs. A lovely day altogether. "

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Monika, it was lovely to work with you again and your daughter. You both produced some great work using all the techniques you learnt during the day and I hope you will enjoy experimenting with what you have learned at home. Happy painting ! Best wishes Alison"

22 Feb 23'

Lindsay Donoghue reviewed: From the garden: Still life with a mixed media approach

"This was a wonderful experience. Alison was welcoming, knowledgeable, interesting and a great teacher. She was also incredibly patient when I had a bit of a wobble. The course is suitable for all levels. I am a complete beginner and not only produced something worthy of hanging on the fridge but also had great fun. The Stables is a beautiful place to make art and the flapjacks were delicious. Thank you! "

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Lindsay, Thank you for your feedback, it was lovely to meet and work with you both. I think you both made some great progress throughout the day learning new techniques and hopefully it has given you the confidence to continue creating at home. Wishing you all the best ! Alison"

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Reviews

Judith Tasker reviewed: From the garden: Still life with a mixed media approach

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Hilary reviewed: From the garden: Still life with a mixed media approach

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Sue Broadest reviewed: From the garden: Still life with a mixed media approach

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Lou Bamber reviewed: From the garden: Still life with a mixed media approach

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Gillie Morgan reviewed: From the garden: Still life with a mixed media approach

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Sarah Edsall reviewed: From the garden: Still life with a mixed media approach

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Monika reviewed: From the garden: Still life with a mixed media approach

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