Mindfulness courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

2021 dates now scheduled! With the easing of lockdown we are recommencing our Abstract Art workshops (yay!). First date is 24th May with limited places to ensure 2+ mtrs social distancing. Please note the Jo Garden Art studio will be open for drop in visitors for the first & last weekend of June (8/9th and 26/27th) as part of the Suffolk Open Studios event. Come and have a peek at what we do - sculpture kits will be available to take away at a discounted rate. Welcome to an absorbing...

Half day needle felting courses in Stroud and Bristol. Yvonne is a fully qualified adult education teacher with a Fine Art degree, and an advanced mindfulness certificate, with many years experience as a practising artist and a meditator. You will enjoy the benefits of mindful observation with a needle felt workshop. Get in touch with yourself, be in the moment to create your own needle felt picture or three dimensional felt sculpture. You will be taught the various techniques of needle felt and be encouraged to feel relaxed and empowered,...

This exciting process involves making and using moulds, melting and pouring the pewter, finishing and polishing your design and turning it into jewellery. With expert tuition this workshop is suitable for anyone. You will leave with at least two pieces of your own pewter work and a new skill too! There is a maximum of 6 students per course so there will be lots of help and time to create your beautiful jewellery. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

A 2 hour workshop of mindful making with clay, lead by Sarah, an experienced ceramic artist and mediation teacher. Connect with your creative flow, working with the material in a gentle and accessible way to discover your own creative potential. Guided meditations and easy to follow steps make this workshop ideal both for beginners in clay or more experienced makers. The joy of clay is that it encourages an uncomplicated and reflective approach to making, allowing you to learn new skills, and enjoy a relaxing and satisfying activity in welcoming...

Hi there, this workshop needs TWO participants minimum. Either invite friends to join you or sign up and we'll find somebody else. Please bear in mind I need to post your kit(s) before suggesting dates for this workshop. Join me for roughly an hour and a half and learn how to make felted wool pebbles using simple wet felting techniques inspired by Jim Ede's pebble displays at Kettles Yard and land artists Andy Goldsworthy and Richard Long. Display your pebbles on a table in a bowl on a window ledge...

Suitable for anyone who has already taken my 'Mandala drawing for beginners' class, here you will learn to draw a more intricate mandala template and a more advanced design. If you don't see a date that suits you, please just let me know. My classes are usually held at 10.30 am but other times are possible if arranged in advance. What you'll learn: - How to draw a more intricate mandala template and design By the end of the class: - You’ll have the knowledge and skill to produce more...

This course is an energetic exploration of the ways in which people use drawing and mark-making to analyse and respond to physical (and metaphysical) spaces. It’s aimed at anyone who is new to drawing or people with experience looking for a challenge. The course aims to enhance your ability to produce expressive, analytical, mixed media and collaborative drawings. It will also improve your knowledge and understanding of traditional and contemporary approaches to drawing and mark making. Topics and content will be dictated largely by the aspirations of the group. However,...