Art in The Barn

Creative Arts Weeks at Meon Springs

Twice yearly we hold a Creative Arts Week known as Art in The Barn.
This is a series of carefully planned  workshops to take you through the step by step stages of the skill being taught, whilst developing your own piece of work, so that by the end of the workshop you will not only have a full understanding of how to do  the technique, you will also have your own unique piece of work to take home.

ART IN THE BARN

​AUTUMN 2023  - 12TH TO 17TH OCTOBER 

Join us and book by clicking on your chosen workshops below.  

Create with a Gel plate (Art in the Barn)

Thursday
​12th October 2023

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Lino Cutting and Printing (Art in the Barn)

Friday 13th October 2023

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Block Printed Lampshades (Art in the Barn)

Sunday 15th October 2023

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Drawn to Still Life (Art in the Barn)

14th October 2023

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Wire Sculpture (Art in the Barn)

Monday 16th October 2023

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Two to Three Colour Lino Cutting - Advanced (Art in the Barn)

Tuesday 17th October 2023

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JOIN ART IN THE BARN TO BE
DRAWN TO STILL LIFE
​​ON SATURDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2023

Drawn to Still Life (Art in the Barn)

£95.00

14th October 2023

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Well, it's a drawing workshop this one.  And drawing is a core artistic skill that many overlook.  Spend a day with us developing your drawing skills.

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"

JOIN ART IN THE BARN FOR
AN INSPIRATIONAL DAY OF LEARNING THE ANCIENT TECHNIQUE OF
BATIK ON PAPER
NOW ​ON 1ST NOVEMBER 2023

Beautiful Batik

£95.00

Wednesday 1st November 2023

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Although Batik is an ancient Indonesian technique many people, until recently, haven't even heard of it.  Yet it is one of the most instantly gratifying techniques taught today and Alison teaches a very unique style both on paper and on fabric.   This workshop is Batik on Paper.  It is the one that Alison taught Katie Piper on The Katie Piper Breakfast Show.

Sheila reviewed: Beautiful Batik"
My friend and I had a wonderful day making batik samples and using batik to create our own pieces of artwork. The workroom was well set out and well equipped. Alison was very knowledgeable and patient; teaching us the necessary techniques and allowing us to work at our own pace. Many examples of Alison’s work were displayed, which offered us inspiration. The venue is located on a working farm which was a very tranquil setting and a lovely place to eat our lunch. I would certainly recommend this course and Alison as a tutor and am likely to be booking on another course."

ART IN THE BARN - AUTUMN 2023 - A SUMMARY

This Autumn, on Art in The Barn, we are Creating with a Gel Plate, where you will learn to mono print without a press .  Lino cutting and printing,  where you will create your own linocut and produce a variety of single colour prints.  Drawn to Still Life - This workshop  explores shape, line and tone; a chance to develop your drawing skills using a range of mediums.  Block Printing on Lampshades, where you will design and make your own stamp and then create your own block printed lampshade to take home.  Wire Sculpture -  (Birds on a Wire) where we are creating three beautiful outcomes in wire.   And finally, Batik on paper. - This traditional Indonesian technique uses hot wax and a tjanting to produce beautiful images and patterns, this time, on paper.

THE EXTRA SECRET THAT SETS US APART...

As well as excellent tuition and skill development, there is one extra secret that sets Art in The Barn away from the rest and that is - the setting.

The workshops are held at the inspirational  Meon Springs.  A beautiful Chalk Valley nestled under the South Downs  in Hampshire.  And the courses themselves are held in a beautiful building  - The Long Barn, which is an 18th Century traditional farm building on the Estate.

Art in the Barn is a collaboration between artists Alison Butler (Blooming Designs) and Liz Wellby, who met at Loughborough University whilst studying for degrees in Textiles and Sculpture in the late 1980’s.  Since then, Alison went on to develop a commercial textile design company before marrying a farmer and settling down in Hampshire.  Liz progressed her artistic career in education and now runs workshops in Derbyshire at The Slipper Studio.  She loves coming down to Hampshire twice per year to run workshops on Art in The Barn.
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​The Location - a beautiful rural setting in the upper Meon Valley in Hampshire (Meon Springs).

The Venue - an inspirational C18th thatched barn, that lends itself to art workshops. It is spacious, with beautiful exposed beams, excellent natural light and superb views over the South Downs. It is a real treat to retreat from day to day life.

The Facilitators - are qualified and experienced artists and teachers, who love what they do.

The Workshops - are suitable for all abilities, be you a beginner or a more experienced artist, allowing you to work together whilst exploring your creativity and developing new skills.
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Our Spring workshops include a few old favourites, plus some fresh ideas to choose from.

​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.

Comments from the previous series...

"Great to play and learn in a lovely environment."

"Really enjoyed learning these new artistic techniques."

"Found you on craftcourses.com"

"The day was well structured"

"I liked the variety of techniques that we were introduced to and the fact we could create a final piece at the end."

"Thank you for a wonderful morning.  I had not appreciated there was so much to learn."

"The tutor was very patient and informative.  I came away with a completed wire sculpture and the confidence to have a go on my own."

"Easy to follow and do, even for a "non-artistic" type."

Why join an Art in The Barn Workshop?

 Art in the Barn 
We aim to bring people together in an inspirational setting to support and develop their creative skills and abilities.

Encouraging creative skills has long been linked to improving good health and well being and stimulating memory.

On completing one of our workshops you will have acquired a range of new skills and will be able to practice and develop them in your own home.