Blooming Designs - Art workshops and courses
Blooming Designs, based at Meon Springs in Hampshire, is an award winning art workshop provider for developing artists. The business runs creative workshops throughout the year as well as a creative arts week each Spring and Autumn, known as Art in The Barn.
Workshops coming up:.
Join us and book by clicking on your chosen workshops below.
Other workshops coming up....Our art workshops are run in a unique setting, nestled beneath the South Downs at Meon Springs, in Hampshire where we are fortunate to have some amazing workspaces - The Long Barn is an 18th Century thatched barn and The Stables is a more intimate venue for smaller groups.
We offer a diverse range of creative workshops in a social setting, delivered by experienced artists and designers. Our expert tuition, ensures that everyone has their needs met, whether they are just beginning their creative journey or are a more accomplished artist and maker. " Working alongside like minded people is an inspiring and fulfilling experience and seeing your skills and knowledge develop , significantly builds your confidence in what you can achieve.
Art in the Barn Art in The Barn is a series of workshops run each Spring and Autumn. Developing artists can book on one or more of these workshops to develop their skills in a social, supportive and enjoyable environment. The week is run by Alison Butler (owner of Blooming Designs) and Liz Wellby of The Slipper Studio in Derbyshire. It delivers a varied and exciting range of 2 and 3D workshops including printmaking, batik, drawing and painting and sculpture. The recently restored thatched barn at Meon Springs, Whitewool Farm is the home of "Art in The Barn" With excellent natural light and superb views over the South Downs, it is a unique and inspiring space. Blooming Designs run a range of creative day workshops throughout the year for you to choose from:
* Batik on Paper and Fabric * Still Life Drawing and Painting * Gel Plate Printing * Block Printing on Fabric * Collage * Create Block Printed Lampshades * Transfer Printing on Fabric The workshops are suitable for artists of all abilities. As artists, we regularly attend workshops to learn new skills and develop our creativity. Working alongside like minded people attending one of these art workshop with us is a fulfilling experience in itself. And seeing your skills and abilities rapidly improve over the day is something that significantly builds your confidence in what you can achieve. Some workshops offer the chance to cover the same subject but to a more advanced level. This gives you the chance to continually practice and develop your abilities as well as learning new skills and techniques . To keep up to date with upcoming workshops, please sign up to the email list or follow Alison on Instagram or Facebook. Blooming Designs is owned and run by Alison Butler, maker, artist and designer. You can contact her by sending an email to [email protected] If you’ve never booked with us before, simply take a look through this website and find a course that interests you and click on the link to book . Once you have booked with us, you will receive comprehensive joining instructions for your art course and you can then put a date in your diary to look forward to. 
The Long Barn is a great venue for larger groups
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Keep Informed...Developing your artistic skills is an ongoing journey - If you would like to receive free art tips and advice and be kept informed of upcoming Workshops, please leave your details below. 
Creating a block printed lampshade
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Tailor Made Workshops
Many people book independently onto one of our promoted dates, but it can be a lot of fun to join us with friends. We are happy to discuss tailor made workshops, if there are several of you. Blooming Designs is owned and run by Alison Butler, maker, artist and designer. You can contact her by sending an email to [email protected] 
The beautiful 18th century Long Barn
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The Stables - a beautiful venue for small group and tailor made workshops
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COMMENTS AND AWARDS
CraftCourses aims to connect people with thousands of artisan makers across the UK. For some years we have been advertising with them and this year we were pleased to be awarded a Platinum Students' Choice Award - www.craftcourses.com.
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Comments from the previous series..."A lovely calm and relaxed atmosphere. Gentle, supportive teaching. We loved it! Thank you." "This is the fourth course I have been on at Art in the Barn and as usual I was not disappointed - it was excellent!" "A fantastic day! I learnt so much with patient and clear tuition, Really pleased with the end result. Thank you!" "A most enjoyable and relaxing day of learning. Many thanks." "What a lovely day. Very relaxed in a beautiful setting with great tuition and lovely projects." "Brilliant day. Went far too quickly. Excellent tutors. Just what I needed to enjoy Art again! " "You will be made to feel at home as soon as you enter the stunning barn by Alison and Liz, who are excellent tutors and very talented artists." |
‘Come for the day or combine with a stay’…
Meon Springs is home of six cosy yurts and six Shepherd's Huts, all within walking distance of the barn.
Availability and booking can be found by clicking here.
Meon Springs is home of six cosy yurts and six Shepherd's Huts, all within walking distance of the barn.
Availability and booking can be found by clicking here.
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