Winter/Spring Workshops 2024

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.

Immerse yourself in the tranquil ambiance of our cafe’s beautiful courtyard as we invite you to experience the soothing art of Tai Chi. Our classes offer a unique opportunity to connect with your mind, body, and spirit while enjoying the fresh air and natural surroundings.

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art characterized by slow, graceful movements and deep, focused breathing. Often described as “meditation in motion,” it promotes relaxation, balance, and harmony, making it an ideal practice for people of all ages and fitness levels.

2nd and 4th Mondays of every month

11am

£5 per session

Please call Mark on 07831743737

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.

Includes moss and plants to make two Kokedama.

Dates and Times

Friday, 11 April

12:00am – 13:30pm

£35 – 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)

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 cards, wrapping paper, or pictures.

Dates and Times

Tuesday, May 6

11:00am – 13:30pm

£40

*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 a variety of hand embroidery stitches to create a picture framed in its own hoop or to embellish lino prints on fabric produced in a previous workshop.

Dates and Times

Friday, 7 March

Friday, 27 June

11:00am – 2:00pm

£35

*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)

Try your hand at lino printing with a twist! Carve your own lino printing block and print it onto a cotton tea towel, to be framed or to use in your own craft projects.
Why not follow on by joining our Hand Embroidery Workshop to further enhance your unique prints?

Dates and Times

Friday, 28 February

Friday, 20 June

11:00am – 2:00pm

£40

*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

Tuesday 25/02/24 +

Tuesday 04/03/24 +

Tuesday 11/03/24

&

Friday 9/05/25

Friday 16/05/25

Friday 23/05/25

11:30 am – 1:30 pm

£75 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)

Join our hands-on workshop and learn how to create a miniature botanical ecosystem enclosed in a glass terrarium then plant your terrarium to take home. A standard terrarium jar (7L) is provided but you can also purchase a larger jar from our shop.

Dates and Times

Wednesday, 12 February

Tuesday, 8 April

2:00pm – 4:00pm

Thursday, 13 March

6:00pm – 8:00pm

£55 (includes glass terrarium and all materials)

*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)

Metal embossing is an easy and fun craft! In this workshop you will learn how to emboss raised designs into metal to create hanging decorations, a notebook cover or decorated wooden box.

Dates and Times

Friday, 7 February

Tuesday, 25/3/25

11:00am – 1:00pm 

£40

*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)

Design and make your own decorative fused glass curve or wave, using a selection of glass elements to bring your vision to life.

Dates and Times

Monday, 5 March

Wednesday, 16 April

11:00am – 1:30pm 

£50

*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 watercolour & wet pigment techniques. In our monthly club you will learn how to use watercolours to create beautiful paintings whilst enjoying a glass of wine. No experience necessary. A great way to socialise with friends!

Dates and Times

Thursday, 20 February

Thursday, 20 March

Thursday, 17 April

Thursday, 15 May

7pm – 9pm

£35

*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)

A friendly and “hands-on” club where you’ll learn tips and techniques for growing and caring for your garden and the different types of seasonal plans and flowers. All handouts, project materials & refreshments provided

Fridays (contact for dates)

2.30pm – 4pm

£10 per session / £50 for 6 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)

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.

    The planned workshops at Kitchen Garden Cafe will take you through the creative process from idea to completed book, focussing on comics and graphic novels. Noel will show you how to take a post-it note idea, develop a story, write a script, select and work with artists (including pencillers, inkers, colourists and letterers), graphic design, digital production, print preparation and methods of printing, distribution, funding and marketing. The taster session will dip into each of these areas and the 6 week course will examine each area in depth.

    What’s Included?

    • Introduction to the creative process of writing comics and graphic novels
    • Guidance on story development and script writing
    • Overview of working with artists (pencillers, inkers, etc.)
    • Basics of digital production, printing, and distribution
    • Insight into funding and marketing your graphic novel

    Dates and Times

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    *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)

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    Photo Credits: Yuup