Due to the ongoing situation with COVID19, these workshops have sadly been postponed; as soon as it’s safe to run workshops again at The Slipper Studio, new dates will be advertised.  Inspired by Tiles The stunning William de Morgan tiles at Birmingham City Art Gallery are the inspiration for this lino cutting and printing workshop.…

March is shaping up to be a busy month.   Experimental Printmaking Taking our inspiration from a number of design sources, including Mid Century Design and the work of contemporary printmakers, we will explore pattern through mark making, drawing and collage, with a mixed media approach. We will create experimental printing blocks and stamps, before…

Post Christmas and New Year we all need something to look forward to and it’s the perfect time of the year to develop some new creative skills. Birds on a Wire Fine and flexible wire is a lovely material to work with, allowing you to create characterful outcomes without causing damage to your hands; it’s…

As the days get shorter, here are 3 creative workshops for October.   Learn how to Knit a (mini) Slipper Sock. Extend your knitting skills and learn how to knit in the round using circular needles. You will make a mini Slipper Sock and leave with the skills to continue to make full size versions.…

Ideas for workshops in September   Knitting for Beginners & Rusty Knitters with Deborah Judd Make a pair of Wrist Warmers or a Cup/Mug Holder Imagine a relaxing day knitting with natural yarns learning the oh so important basic techniques of knitting. During the day you will learn how to: cast on – knit Garter…

Two workshops in Derbyshire.   Create Digital Art on your iPad or iPhone. Unleash the creative potential of your iPad or iPhone using the Brushes XP app and learn how to create digital drawings and paintings with confidence. Explore the simple and then more complex elements of the app and take away practical experiments to…

A Day of Drawing with Line & Wire Join me at The Slipper Studio for a day of drawing. Starting with the principle that everyone can draw, we will focus on learning to look, plan your ideas and create a series of drawings. Working on different types of paper and using a range of materials, we…

Two inspirational workshops at The Slipper Studio.   New date – rescheduled for Sunday 15th September.   Knitting for Beginners & Rusty Knitters with Deborah Judd – Make a pair of Wrist Warmers or a Cup/Mug Holder Imagine a cosy day knitting with natural yarns, learning the all so important basic techniques of knitting. During…