CREATIVE ARTS WORKSHOPS
using repurposing & up-cycling techniques with recycled materials where possible
Suitable for events, festivals, team building, parties, hens & just for fun!
Workshops are delivered in a patient & gentle way & are adapted to ages and abilities.
Feel free to make a request for a private workshop to be brought to you or to be held from a community based venue.
using repurposing & up-cycling techniques with recycled materials where possible
Suitable for events, festivals, team building, parties, hens & just for fun!
Workshops are delivered in a patient & gentle way & are adapted to ages and abilities.
Feel free to make a request for a private workshop to be brought to you or to be held from a community based venue.
GLASS ART
Using the fusing, slumping, kiln fired techniques, learn the basics in order to design and create your own jewellery or small items such as cool unique platters, funky soap dishes and sets of drink coasters. One on one or small group bookings in a relaxed and safe way.
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MOSAICS
Learn the art of creating mosaic masterpieces. Make a mosaic stepping stone, plaque or a terracotta pot project. One on one tuition only, in a relaxed and safe way. Suitable for beginners or those wishing to extend their learning. Everything supplied.
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WEAVING WORKSHOPS
Create Dream catchers, Wall hangings, Decorative pieces or Place mats using traditional Indian inspired and contemporary weaving techniques. Work with a range of materials including textiles, wool, yarns, cottons, ribbons, embellishments & beads. No sewing or experience required.
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Indian inspired cultural & Sustainable Creativity suitable for
Children, Incursions, Parties & Community Festivals & Events Workshops can be brought to your event, venue or school by request.
Select from Indian inspired cultural creativity options: Weaving mini baskets or mini macrame Marbling Dream catchers Mandala or Nature stone painting Family tree posters Indian Block Printing Paper Mosaics Arts Collages Textile bookmark making |
Rag rugs
Make a beautiful rag rug choosing from 2 different weaving techniques. A range of fabrics is supplied or BYO to incorporate. No sewing experience is required and no sew option is available. As I am focused on sustainability & eco-friendly principles across all of my work, where possible most of our materials are re-purposed, recycled and up-cycled. |
Painting, Printing & Dyeing
Select from Marbling, Batik, Natural Dyeing or Indian Fabric block printing. Use a range of non toxic paints, natural ingredients, traditional Indian printing blocks, Batik tools & more to create your own unique designs onto a wall feature, bag or BYO cotton item. Marbling: Use a range of non toxic paints to create ethereal prints onto water colour card & experiment with fabrics. Mandala Stone painting: hand paint a Mandala design onto a stone using a range of acrylic paints whilst exploring Mandala histories. |
Workshops in Macramé
Macramé Knots & Hitches workshops are run to teach you to create Macramé wall hangings, micro macramé jewellery, table runners, place mats, bags, belts & key chains or plant pot hangers. These workshops can also be brought to your venue, event or party and are suitable for beginners or those who wish to extend their skills.
Basketry
Explore how to up-cycle and re-purpose textiles, yarns, wool and natural fibres including raffia, sisal, jute and more into baskets using different traditional & contemporary weaving techniques. Online private ZOOM workshops also available by request.
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Beading workshops
Create beautifully beaded and textile Jewellery or sun catchers using a range of textiles, glass and acrylic beads
I look forward to meeting you at a workshop and thanks for browsing my website, Leisa
