Autumn Workshops 2023

Get creative and have a go at a wide range of art techniques. You’ll be guided by experienced artists, develop new skills, and learn new ways of thinking to inspire your creative process. Our workshops are relaxed and informal, perfect solo, with friends, or as a gift.

Make a beautiful and personal festive wreath or wild garland from a range of natural materials to adorn your home the Christmas.

Dates and Times

Sunday 26/11/23 (2-4 pm)

Friday 01/12/23 (2-4 pm)

Thursday 07/12/23 (6-8 pm)

Friday 15/12/23 (6-8 pm)

Tuesday 19/12/23 (2-4 pm)

£45

*An additional booking fee of 5% will be added to the price. Alternatively, you can book over the phone at 0121 443 4725 (Garden Shop)

Lino printing is an easy and effective method for creating multiple prints of your own unique design. In this session, you will learn how to cut your own lino printing block and use it to produce Christmas cards, wrapping paper, or pictures.

Dates and Times

Tuesday 26/09/23*

Friday 10/11/23

Friday 01/12/23

Tuesday 12/12/23

11 am – 1:30 pm

£35

*Please note that this workshop will be our regular Lino Print workshop not a Christmas special

*An additional booking fee of 5% will be added to the price. Alternatively, you can book over the phone at 0121 443 4725 (Garden Shop)

Learn the Japanese art of Kokedama and create your own hanging Japanese garden. Kokedama translates to ‘Moss Ball’ and can be hung indoors to brighten up your space. You’ll learn the history of the Japanese art form, what plants to use, and the correct soil mixture, as well as caring for your Kokedama.

In our December workshops, we will add a festive twist to the Kokedama with lights, ribbons, and natural decorations. Includes moss and plants to make two Kokedama

Dates and Times

Tuesday 05/12/2023

Friday 15/12/2023

12am – 1:30pm

£30 – Includes plants and supplies to make two Kokedama

*An additional booking fee of 5% will be added to the price. Alternatively, you can book over the phone at 0121 443 4725 (Garden Shop)

Learn how to design your own glass creations ready for fusing in the kiln. In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to make 3 pieces to take home:

  • Light-catcher or tea-light shade
  • Hanging Christmas decoration
  • Pendant

Blanks for each item will be provided along with all the glass elements you need to add color and texture. Your creations will be taken back to the kiln for fusing, ready for collection the following week.

Dates and Times

Tuesday 14/11/23

11 am – 1:30 pm

£45 – Includes supplies to make 3 pieces and firing in the kiln

*An additional booking fee of 5% will be added to the price. Alternatively, you can book over the phone at 0121 443 4725 (Garden Shop)

Bring a tired piece of furniture and give it new life in this fun, hands-on DIY workshop using Frenchic chalk and mineral paints!

This practical workshop will introduce you to the delights of Frenchic paint, which is a high-quality paint that’s perfect for upcycling or updating your existing furniture, or junk shop finds, giving them a new lease on life!

Bring along a small piece of furniture to upcycle, and be inspired by your friendly host that’ll help you bring your artistic vision to life.

By the end of the workshop, you will have a uniquely upcycled piece of furniture for your home or garden.

Dates and Times

Tuesday 31/10/23

Friday 17/11/2023

10:30am – 3pm

£55pp

*An additional booking fee of 5% will be added to the price. Alternatively, you can book over the phone at 0121 443 4725 (Garden Shop)

Gelli plate printing uses a gelatin plate to print original designs or patterns onto fabric or paper. With Gelli plate printing you can build up on different layers of print to create really unique pieces of artwork with a lot of room for creativity.

Dates and Times

Tuesday 24/10/23

Friday 08/12/23

11am -1:30pm

£30

*An additional booking fee of 5% will be added to the price. Alternatively, you can book over the phone at 0121 443 4725 (Garden Shop)

Learn how to use your own sewing machine in this short personalized course. Alison will guide you through setting up your machine, how to thread, using your machine features, and mastering simple sewing techniques. Handouts provided.

Dates and Times

Friday 13/10/2023 +

Friday 20/10/23+

Friday 27/10/23

Tues 07/11/23 +

Tues 14/11/23 +

Tues 21/11/23

11 am – 1:30 pm

£60 for 3 sessions

*An additional booking fee of 5% will be added to the price. Alternatively, you can book over the phone at 0121 443 4725 (Garden Shop)

Learn how to loop, wrap, bend, and manipulate wire to create a decorative 3d creature of flower sculpture to display in your home or garden that you can take home.

Dates and Times

Tuesday 17/10/23

Tuesday 28/11/23

11:30am – 1:30pm

£25

*An additional booking fee of 5% will be added to the price. Alternatively, you can book over the phone at 0121 443 4725 (Garden Shop)

Join artist Daniel Lopez for a fun journey through watercolor & wet pigment techniques. In our monthly club, you will learn how to use watercolors to create beautiful paintings while enjoying a glass of wine or cocktail.

Dates and Times

Thursday 12/10/23

Thursday 16/11/23

Thursday 14/12/23

7pm – 9 pm

£25

 

Call the Garden Shop at 0121 443 4725 to book or visit us in person!

Garden Shop opened between 10 am – 4:30 pm

We offer private workshops for groups bigger than 5 or arrange a bespoke package for your event.

Call the Garden Shop at 0121 443 4725 to book or visit us in person!

Garden Shop opened between 10 am – 4:00 pm

You can also email events@kitchengardencafe.co.uk

If you have any questions about any of our workshops just ask! We’ll be happy to help and aim to get back to you within 48 hours.

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