Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn reviews

19 Jul 19'

Marion Eley reviewed: Block printing on Fabric

"Creating a printed fabric product What a lovely setting to work in. After a cup of coffee we began our journey to produce some printed fabric products. Liz gave us an overview of the processes involved, then guided us first to create a stamp block and then to practise with inks on card and material. Tips were given at each stage as to how best achieve our objective. Liz and Alison were on hand to advise and encourage throughout the day. In the afternoon we then applied what we had learned printing on tea towels, cushion cover and bags. It was totally absorbing and it was a very enjoyable experience."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Marion , Thank you for your feedback I’m glad you enjoyed the course and I look forward to seeing you again , Best wishes Alison Butler"

18 Jul 19'

Kim Archer reviewed: Beautiful Batik

"Another terrific course at Art in the Barn! Beautiful surroundings and great space to work. Alison is very experienced in many specialist design and craft areas. Batik on paper was a whole new process for me. Really enjoyed experimenting and learning how to use this technique and new tools in several different parts of the session. Incredible colours and effects! Thoroughly enjoyed the day and would highly recommend this course and many others run at Art in the Barn."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Kim, Thank you so much for your feedback , it was great to have you on the course, really pleased you enjoyed the day. Best wishes Alison Butler"

2 Jul 19'

Toni Turner reviewed: Beautiful Batik

"Really enjoyable class, with the opportunity to learn something new from scratch, and actually produce some not bad pieces to take home. Excellent teacher, lovely venue - highly recommended."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Toni, Thank you so much for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed the day and came away feeling you had produced with some lovely pieces of work! Best wishes Alison Butler"

1 Jul 19'

Marion Eley reviewed: Beautiful Batik

"This was my first introduction to Batik. I found the initial working with the wax quite taxing. I enjoyed planning the initial designs and then applying the wax. Clear guidance was readily given at every stage. My final design did not turn out as I'd hoped but lots of suggestions and encouragement as to how to proceed was given. I loved the use of colour. It was a very attractive environment to work in. The tutors had a very relaxed but efficient and effective approach to their teaching. It is certainly something I would like to pursue further."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Marion, Thank you for taking the time to review the course and thank you for your kind comments and feedback . Best wishes Alison Butler"

1 Jul 19'

Jacquie Biddlecombe reviewed: Experimental printmaking in Hampshire

"Really good tuition from Liz and Als, they help you get the most from the workshop. Lovely relaxed atmosphere in a beautiful environment which inspires the creative juices. Excellent range of materials supplied to use in the print making and expertise to assist with Lino cutting. Give it a try."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Jackie, Thank you for your kind comments and feedback. Really pleased you enjoyed the day. Best wishes Alison Butler"

1 Jul 19'

Jacquie Biddlecombe reviewed: Block printing on Fabric

"This course is a lovely way to learn how to create and then use print stamps onto a variety of fabrics. Cutting lino stamps and then learning to place them on gift tags, wrapping paper, tea towels and items of your choice. Liz and Als are both excellent at helping and guiding you through the different projects so that you get the most from your day. The venue is beautiful and the countryside helps to inspire you along with homemade cake and mugs of tea. Give it a try, you will not be disappointed."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Jackie, Thank you so much for your lovely comments and feedback, we really appreciate you taking the time to review the day . We hope you enjoyed putting your new skill to good use ! Best wishes Alison Butler"

1 Jul 19'

Hanks reviewed: Block printing on Fabric

"Professionally run by experienced tutors, warm welcome, fun day, learnt lots, definitely coming for more!"

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Hanka, Thank you so much for your feedback, really pleased you enjoyed the day ! Best wishes Alison Butler"

1 Jul 19'

Liz Bullock reviewed: Beautiful Batik

"A lovely day in a fabulous setting; a thatched barn beats a church or village hall hands down. Having some experience with the Batik process was an advantage, but Alison had so much more to teach us. She was patient and supportive, allowing us time to play and think through our ideas, but never far away when a bit more information and advice was needed. Alison also had some fabulous examples of her Batik work to inspire us, from when she was designing for fashion and children’s wear - somehow I don’t think I will ever create work to such a standard, but I spent a really enjoyable day trying too. Thanks again. Liz"

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Liz, Thank you for your kind comments and feedback. Best wishes Alison Butler"

28 Jun 19'

Shelly Olson reviewed: Developing Small Wire Sculptures in Hampshire.

"I had a very good day! Alison and Liz are lovely helpful people, the barn and surroundings we worked in were lovely. I didn't expect to do drawing as I never have before, but with encouragement I didn't do too bad. The wire structures were smaller than I expected but I made a duck and a swan, then started on a dog, and I was given the rest of materials to take home to finish. I highly recommend Alison and Liz and this course."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Dear Shelly, Thank you very much for your review, really pleased you enjoyed the day . Best wishes Alison and Liz"

23 Mar 19'

M Biggs reviewed: Experimental printmaking in Hampshire

"The perfect introduction to Lino Cutting which left me wanting more! Thank you Liz, Alison and Andrew for such an enjoyable day. Expert tuition carried out in light and spacious surroundings nestled in the South Downs. Highly recommended and I look forward to sampling more courses in the future."

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Really pleased that you had a good day at Art in The Barn. Thank you for your positivity and look forward to working with you again. Just remember that Lino Cutting can be addictive! Best wishes Alison Butler"

22 Mar 19'

Stephanie Quirk reviewed: Experimental printmaking in Hampshire

"What a lovely day, thank you so much to Liz, Alison and Andrew. They all worked tirelessly with good humour and gentle encouragement to ensure we all had a wonderful day! The location is beautiful, an idyllic setting for a relaxing creative day. We all came away from the day very happy with our creations, it is so lovely to have something lasting that you can reprint from and share with others. Thank you, I will definitely be on the look out for more courses and recommending you to friends!"

Blooming Designs - Art in the Barn responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely comments. We really appreciate you taking the time to review your day and happy cutting. Best wishes Alison Butler"