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Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn

Contact name: Alison Butler
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Drawing for Absolute Beginners in Hampshire.
6 hours
Next date: 17th Oct 2025
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1 and 2 Colour Lino cutting and printing - (Art in the Barn) Tuesday 21st October 2025
1 day
Next date: 21st Oct 2025
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Beautiful Batik
6 hours
Next date: 17th Jun 2025
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Beautiful Batik on Paper and Fabric
6 hours
Next date: 17th Jun 2025
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Beautiful Batik on Paper and Fabric - Sunflowers and Seedbeds
6 hours
Next date: 16th Oct 2025
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Beautiful Batik on Paper in Hampshire
6 hours
Next date: 17th Jun 2025
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Block printing on Fabric
6 hours
Next date: 19th Jun 2025
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Create Heirloom Angels and Flying Cats and Dogs in Hampshire.
6 hours
Next date: 19th Oct 2025
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Create with a Gel Printing Plate - Mono Printing Without a Press
6 hours
Next date: 18th Jun 2025
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Explore drawing, print and collage
6 hours
Next date: 2nd Oct 2025
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From the garden- still life with a mixed media approach
6 hours
Next date: 19th Aug 2025
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Inspired by Bloomsbury: exploring a mixed media approach
6 hours
Next date: 30th Sep 2025
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Intaglio Printing with Tetra Paks (Art in the Barn)
6 hours
Next date: 18th Oct 2025
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Still Life through a Window - inspired by Mary Fedden and Winifred Nicholson.
6 hours
Next date: 20th Oct 2025
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Transfer printing on fabric - Sublimation Printing using Disperse Dyes
6 hours
Next date: 2nd Oct 2025

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
22 May 25'

Hilary reviewed: Explore drawing, print and collage

"I recently attended the Explore drawing, print and Collage course and would thoroughly recommend it. Alison is a very skilled artist and designer and went through a range of techniques during the day. We made a collection of different patterns and images and then used these to build up different collages. The studio was a beautiful light and creative space- a perfect setting for Alison’s warm and generous teaching style. I stayed in one of the Shepherd’s Hut on the farm so only had a short walk to the barn for the course. My partner had a lovely day locally while I did the course. I know we will be back. "

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Thank you very much for the lovely feedback, it was great to meet you and work with you for the day. So pleased that you had a lovely stay in the huts and we look forward to seeing you again ! Best wishes Alison "

15 May 25'

Sue Broadest reviewed: Explore drawing, print and collage

"Beautiful location and work space on a working farm. Alison had provided a wide range of materials and resources completely appropriate for the mixed media and collage themed course. We worked at a good pace learning new skills whilst combining and creating some finished pieces by the end of the day. It was 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 !!!"

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Sue, Thank you for your kind feedback. It was a pleasure to work with you again and so pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. You produced some great work and hopefully you get the chance to explore this process at home when things are a bit less busy! I look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes Alison"

7 May 25'

Roger Chapman reviewed: From the garden- still life with a mixed media approach

"As a newcomer to practical art, in my 7th decade, this day was a delight, informative and confidence builder from start to finish. Loosening up was the phrase of the day and it helped me to do that and build confidence to try new things, develop and hone my skills and create art that made me feel happy (if no one else!) Alison is an accomplished artist and teacher in her own right and passes her knowledge on in an easy and supportive manner, Time well spent."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Roger, Thank you for your kind feedback .It was lovely to meet you and work with you. You approached the day with a really positive attitude and were not afraid to explore new techniques and processes with great results ! You should be really pleased with the work that you produced and I hope it has inspired you to keep experimenting . Good luck ! Best wishes Alison"

7 May 25'

Alison Snelgsr reviewed: From the garden- still life with a mixed media approach

"I had a fabulous creative day imersing myself in colour and floral design! Thank you Alison, I’ll be back again for more! Alison"

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Hi Alison, Thank you for taking the time to review your day. So pleased that you enjoyed the day, it was great to see how your work evolve and developed as the day progressed, you should be pleased with the outcomes ! I hope that it inspires you to carry on painting at home . See you again . Best wishes Alison"