ABOUT BLOOMING DESIGNS
Blooming Designs offers inspiring art workshops and creative experiences at the beautiful Meon Springs in Hampshire.
A range of workshops are held throughout the year including two creative arts weeks, known as "Art in The Barn".
Workshops are set within the characterful Long Barn complex of buildings or sometimes in The Farmhouse.
The workshops bring together creative people of all abilities to explore printmaking, drawing, batik, collage, and more.
Blooming Designs is owned and run by Alison Butler, a trained textile designer with a passion for making and sharing. Working with associates, she designs and runs workshops that are all about creativity without pressure. - enjoying the process, trying new things and experimenting with different artistic styles.
Based at The Long Barn
Upcoming Art Workshops
Saturday 2nd May 2026 - Felt Basket workshop
Create your own felt bag with this exciting new process
Wednesday 20th May 2026 - Intaglio Printing with Tetra Paks
Explore this eco friendly method of making prints from used Tetra Pak cartons. - 1 place remaining
Sunday 24th May - Transfer Printing on Fabric
Explore this exciting heat transfer process. - 2 places remaining
Tuesday 16th June - Block Printing on Fabric
Learn how to design, cut and print a block print stamp to produce your very own unique design on fabric.
Wednesday 17th June - Create with a Gel Plate
Using just a roller, acrylic paints and a willingness to explore, this workshop will have you producing a varied collection of mono prints
Tuesday 30th June - Still Life inspired by Bloomsbury
Join us for a colour filled mixed media and collage workshop inspired by Charleston House and the Bloomsbury artists.
Tuesday 29th September 2026 - Still Life from the Garden
Our Still Life workshops offer a unique opportunity to explore the timeless art of capturing everyday object through drawing and painting
Tuesday 24th November 2026 - Batik on paper and Fabric
An ancient technique where patterns are drawn with molten wax then dyes are used to create original, richly coloured artwork on paper and fabric.
ART IN THE BARN
Thursday 8th October - Intaglio Printing with Tetra Paks
An exciting print process
Friday 9th October - Batik on Paper and Fabric - Sunflowers and Seedheads
An ancient technique where patterns are drawn with molten wax then dyes are used to create original, richly coloured artwork
Saturday 10th October - Wire Sculpture - Create small wire animal Sculptures
Explore fine and flexible wire to create small characterful sculptures
Sunday 11th October - Fashion and Wire
Explore Fashion Illustration and Design - mixed media and wire
Monday 12th October - Drawing and Collage - Create Like Matisse
Use collage, line and pattern to explore a range of techniques, inspired by Henri Matisse.
Tuesday 13th October - 1 and 2 Colour Lino Cutting and Printing
Be guided through the essentials of lino cutting and printing using safe and effective cutting techniques, with printing by hand.
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Blooming Designs is the creative studio of artist and textile designer Alison Butler, based on her family farm in the Meon Valley.
Alongside a year-round programme of art workshops she organises Art in the Barn, a twice-yearly Creative Arts Week with Liz Wellby, a fellow artist and Printmaker who is based in the Peak District .
"Beautiful location and work space on a working farm. Alison provides a wide range of materials and resources completely appropriate for the course".
"It is very relaxed and I highly recommend this gem of a craft centre.
A great place to escape the everyday stresses".
"Alison primed us with cups of tea and delicious cakes throughout the day. I’ll be back again !!!"
Creative Inspiration
Blooming Designs provides creative and unique workshops in many areas of art and design, offering inspiration for all levels across Chichester, Portsmouth, Southampton, and Winchester. Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, or simply explore a particular process in more detail. We can also offer bespoke workshops for small groups such as hen do's or birthday celebrations. We also offer talks and demonstrations to art groups on subjects like Batik and Gel plate Printing. For more guidance on our workshops you can explore our FAQ to find everything you need.