Micklems Farm Creative Workshops

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 28th June 2022

Still life in coloured pencils

£80

We will set up and create a vibrant still life using coloured pencils. We will look at how to plan a successful composition, sketch accurately and how to layer up coloured pencils in order to create an eye-catching piece of work. This workshop is suitable for any level of experience. What to bring: A packed lunch Objects for a still life; for example: jugs, bottles, fruit, bowls. Ideally a mix of colours & shapes, but try to keep them fairly straightforward A selection of coloured pencils. The better the quality,...

We will set up and create a vibrant still life using coloured pencils. We will look at how to plan a successful composition, sketch accurately and how to layer up...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 27th May 2022

Introduction to Lino Printing SOLD OUT

£80

Did you do lino printing at school, but have not had the opportunity to develop your skills? Or perhaps have you admired lino prints and wondered how they are produced? If so, this could be the workshop for you. The aim of this workshop is to explain and demonstrate the process, from choosing your image, cutting your lino and finally to printing. You will first produce a single colour print, which can then be printed in a variety of ways and colours. What to bring: All you need to bring...

Did you do lino printing at school, but have not had the opportunity to develop your skills? Or perhaps have you admired lino prints and wondered how they are produced?...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 26th May 2022

Batik on Paper

£80

Learn the basic techniques of batik, using hot wax and dyes. In this one-day workshop you can expect to produce several colourful batik papers, in which you demonstrate a variety of techniques. You may also produce a collage of some of these papers. Working on a selection of plain newsprint, black and white newspaper, coloured newspaper, black tissue paper and coloured tissue paper, you will learn how to use the canting (tool for applying the wax) as well as other methods of applying the wax. The whole paper is then...

Learn the basic techniques of batik, using hot wax and dyes. In this one-day workshop you can expect to produce several colourful batik papers, in which you demonstrate a variety...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 1st July 2022

Silver Jewellery Set

£80

Have you ever wanted to make your own silver jewellery collection? Join Fiona from Jewellery Moves for a day of making, learning and creativity. At this workshop you will learn how to saw, solder, file, hammer, hand-stamp, texture and finish a silver bangle, ring and pair of earrings - everything you need to complete an outfit. About Jewellery Moves: Taught by Fiona Dowling, a graduate of the Royal College of Art, Jewellery Moves workshops aim to teach traditional craftsmanship, jewellery skills and techniques in small groups with a relaxed atmosphere....

Have you ever wanted to make your own silver jewellery collection? Join Fiona from Jewellery Moves for a day of making, learning and creativity. At this workshop you will learn...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 8th August 2022

Advanced Silver jewellery

£80

Expand your making skills further with this advanced workshop. Join Fiona from Jewellery Moves for a day of making, learning and creativity. At this workshop you will learn how to emboss patterns into your silver with the use of a rolling mill resulting in beautiful pieces of sterling silver jewellery. You will also learn how to make your own bezel setting and spinner ring. You will leave at the end of the day with at least one ring & one pendant. Please feel free to bring your own pieces of...

Expand your making skills further with this advanced workshop. Join Fiona from Jewellery Moves for a day of making, learning and creativity. At this workshop you will learn how to...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 10th August 2022

Drum Lampshades

£70

In this half day workshop you will learn how to make a professionally-finished 20cm drum lampshade from your own fabric. All other materials included, just bring 0.5m of fabric to make into a beautiful lampshade for a lamp base. Julie from Gilhoolie Bespoke Lampshades will demonstrate, step by step, how to create your lampshade so no previous experience is necessary. Future workshops will include making a double-sided lampshade. Please bring: A packed lunch A piece of fabric measuring 0.7m wide by 0.5m tall. This needs to be not too thick...

In this half day workshop you will learn how to make a professionally-finished 20cm drum lampshade from your own fabric. All other materials included, just bring 0.5m of fabric to...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 20th June 2022

Faux Calligraphy and Slate Design Workshop

£80

This workshop explores the wonderful art of lettering using faux calligraphy techniques; a lettering technique to imitate the style of modern calligraphy using everyday pens. The workshop will begin with an overview of faux calligraphy and some lettering exercises to help you create letter forms. You will then use these skills to create your own wording on a slate sign, with a few words of your choosing using chalk pens. Choose to use this sign for your home or garden, as a snack platter or make this as a special...

This workshop explores the wonderful art of lettering using faux calligraphy techniques; a lettering technique to imitate the style of modern calligraphy using everyday pens. The workshop will begin with...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 11th August 2022

Plein Air - Painting in Oils

£80

Painting outside, especially with oils, can seem a daunting prospect, but once you’ve tried it, hopefully you won’t look back! This workshop aims to provide the practical advice you’ll need to make this a regular part of your art practice. After a brief introductory talk about equipment and method, we’ll be leaving the studio to explore the outside space and beautiful gardens at Micklems Farm. Shelagh will advise on how to choose a subject to create an interesting composition and how to simplify your set-up to deal with the everyday...

Painting outside, especially with oils, can seem a daunting prospect, but once you’ve tried it, hopefully you won’t look back! This workshop aims to provide the practical advice you’ll need...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 15th July 2022

Bohemia Jewellery

£80

Join Mandy Allport from Born Again Bohemia for a full day workshop to make beautiful Bohemia jewellery... all from stunning sustainable, reclaimed beads dismantled from pre-loved jewellery. A unique boho experience to ignite your senses! During this workshop you will be able to create three pieces of jewellery which can include earrings, bracelets, necklaces and hair pieces. Specialised wiring skills will be taught together with how to incorporate beautiful beads. Using professional jewellery tools, fixtures and fittings will include sterling silver 925. Born Again Bohemia jewellery boxes will be available...

Join Mandy Allport from Born Again Bohemia for a full day workshop to make beautiful Bohemia jewellery... all from stunning sustainable, reclaimed beads dismantled from pre-loved jewellery. A unique boho...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 5th July 2022

Notan: The art of composition - Two-Day Workshop

£160

Notan is a Japanese term that literally means "light dark harmony". ‘Notan’ studies are used to explore different arrangements of light and dark elements in a painting. On this engaging two-day workshop we will discuss the benefits and methods of simplifying compositions and do some simple black, white & grey ‘notan’ value studies in pen in a sketchbook. We will then explore the gardens of Micklems Farm looking for interesting compositions, taking photos and sketching out ideas, choosing one of them to simplify and start a painting, in colour, on...

Notan is a Japanese term that literally means "light dark harmony". ‘Notan’ studies are used to explore different arrangements of light and dark elements in a painting. On this engaging...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 23rd May 2022

Introduction to Modern Calligraphy Workshop

£80

This informal, practical and inspirational workshop explores the wonderful art of writing using a nib and ink, but with a modern twist. The workshop will begin with some drill exercises to help you understand and appreciate the slow flow of the nib and basic letter forms. You’re sure to appreciate how relaxing this process is. You will then experiment writing your own postcard-sized print with a saying of your choice. This is yours to take home. Modern calligraphy requires a good deal of practice. You will leave this workshop with...

This informal, practical and inspirational workshop explores the wonderful art of writing using a nib and ink, but with a modern twist. The workshop will begin with some drill exercises...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 24th May 2022

Silk Painting

£80

All silk paintings start out with a piece of un-dyed pure silk, a natural product, woven from the cocoon of the silk moth. For this project we are using Habotai 8, which has an even weave of 8 threads to the milimetre, anything heavier is difficult to see through to trace a design. For this workshop we are using silk paints which are easy to use and are then fixed using an iron. The colours can be used full strength or diluted with water to obtain pastel shades. A selection...

All silk paintings start out with a piece of un-dyed pure silk, a natural product, woven from the cocoon of the silk moth. For this project we are using Habotai...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 30th August 2022

Creative Creatures - Ceramics

£90

On this one-day workshop you will make a ceramic sheep using lace, fabric and rubber stamping to add decorative texture. You will learn how to quickly create a basic armature using simple household items. You’ll be shown how to build your sheep by cutting shapes from clay, imprinted with your texture, that you have rolled using a slab roller. Expression can be added throughout the process after which the sheep will be dried, fired and coloured off site. You’ll both be reunited within 2-3 weeks (to be collected from Micklems...

On this one-day workshop you will make a ceramic sheep using lace, fabric and rubber stamping to add decorative texture. You will learn how to quickly create a basic armature...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 9th August 2022

Silk scarf painting

£90

Participants need to have either completed the tutor's introductory silk workshop or have some knowledge of silk painting to undertake this workshop. We will be using the Serti Technique, using silk dyes, which move a little differently on the silk, enabling us to make some interesting textures. We will provide the ready hemmed long silk scarf and the frame on which it needs to be stretched to paint. If you prefer to just make a painting or wall hanging please let us know well in advance once you have booked...

Participants need to have either completed the tutor's introductory silk workshop or have some knowledge of silk painting to undertake this workshop. We will be using the Serti Technique, using...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 20th August 2022

A Summer Garden - Colour and Composition

£80

Be prepared to free up and let go! Capture the freshness, vivacity and colour of flowers in the garden with a variety of acrylic techniques. We will initially be looking at shape and form, starting with bold shapes and colour. We will then explore mark-making, pattern and layering to capture the impression of a tangle of flowers & foliage. Along with selective use of collage to introduce a contrast of texture and definition, drawn marks can be added as a foil to the looseness of painting – this is definitely...

Be prepared to free up and let go! Capture the freshness, vivacity and colour of flowers in the garden with a variety of acrylic techniques. We will initially be looking...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 13th August 2022

Make your own Stamps

£80

Explore simple printing through a variety of stamp-making techniques. Learn how to make your own stamps using a range of easily available materials including foam, polystyrene, plasticine and even vegetables! After we have made a whole range of stamps we will create a fun quirky image combining print, paint and a little bit of bling! A relaxed creative workshop - no experience necessary (and you don’t need to be able to draw!). We will explore some easy techniques for making your own stamps using a range of materials…. from the...

Explore simple printing through a variety of stamp-making techniques. Learn how to make your own stamps using a range of easily available materials including foam, polystyrene, plasticine and even vegetables!...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 17th August 2022

Vintage China Mosaics - Heart or Bird

£80

In this one day workshop, you will learn how to make your own mosaic made from vintage and antique china. This craft known as 'Pique Assiette' ('stolen plate') is a way of reusing and re-loving broken and unwanted china. You will learn how to select, nip, design, create, grout and finish your very own mosaic to take home. A choice of shapes will be available for you to choose from which include a heart, bird and pot stand. Please bring: A packed lunch Any china you would like to use,...

In this one day workshop, you will learn how to make your own mosaic made from vintage and antique china. This craft known as 'Pique Assiette' ('stolen plate') is a...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 9th July 2022

2-Day Reactive glass fusing: landscapes

£160

Working within a theme of ‘Landscapes’ we will be experimenting with Reactive Glass to create some very interesting colours and effects. When certain bullseye glasses are fired in contact with one another, their chemistries interact where the glasses touch and this is referred to as reactive glass. Bullseye coloured glass is made up from a variety of basic chemicals; some are copper based others are sulphur or lead based. When some of the glasses are combined with one another, or with certain metal foils, the chemicals interact to create interesting...

Working within a theme of ‘Landscapes’ we will be experimenting with Reactive Glass to create some very interesting colours and effects. When certain bullseye glasses are fired in contact with...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 8th July 2022

Reduction Lino Printing

£80

The reduction process is a method of relief printing in which several coloured layers are printed from the same block of lino. The first colour is printed and then the block is reduced by cutting away and the second colour is then printed on top of the first. With successive cutting and printing, the image will gradually emerge. Prepare to be amazed as each layer is revealed! We will aim to produce a small limited edition of prints with 3 or 4 colours. A step-by-step guide will be available to...

The reduction process is a method of relief printing in which several coloured layers are printed from the same block of lino. The first colour is printed and then the...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 3rd July 2022

Introduction to Paper Cutting 2

£80

A peaceful and relaxing workshop perfect for total beginners to explore the art of paper cutting. An ideal day to switch-off and embrace the mindful art of paper-cutting. A selection of templates will be available for you to choose from on the day, and everyone should leave with a framed A4 piece. Templates include Christmas cards, animals, typographic quotes, flowers and more with many featuring customisable areas for you to personalise. The day will start with demonstrations and warm up exercises to get your paper cutting fingers ready, before moving...

A peaceful and relaxing workshop perfect for total beginners to explore the art of paper cutting. An ideal day to switch-off and embrace the mindful art of paper-cutting. A selection...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 21st June 2022

Painting buildings in line and watercolour

£80

In this brand new workshop Janina will lead you through all the steps involved in painting a building in pen line and watercolour wash. Janina will guide you through the process for creating your own painting including simple skies, using masking fluid, variegated watercolour washes, looking for details and adding texture. The workshop will include a discussion about watercolour paint selection and colour mixing. What to bring: A packed lunch Watercolour paint - blue (phthalo or cobalt or ultramarine), yellow ochre, Payne’s grey, burnt sienna, sap green Watercolour paper –...

In this brand new workshop Janina will lead you through all the steps involved in painting a building in pen line and watercolour wash. Janina will guide you through the...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 29th June 2022

Tree of life - painting in acrylics

£80

Inspired by the work of Gustav Klimpt, students create a study using acrylic paints, starting with a highly metalic gold ground colour. They build this section study of Klimpt’s painting, creating layers and textures. What to bring: A packed lunch

Inspired by the work of Gustav Klimpt, students create a study using acrylic paints, starting with a highly metalic gold ground colour. They build this section study of Klimpt’s painting,...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 13th June 2022

Bee study in watercolour and coloured pencils

£80

A fascinating day to zoom in and take a closer look at the beauty of the Bumblebee. Using a mixture of watercolours and coloured pencils, we will create three studies with a focus on proportion, texture, light and shadow. Caroline Crawford’s excellent tuition will ensure you leave with some wonderful pieces of artwork. What to bring: A packed lunch

A fascinating day to zoom in and take a closer look at the beauty of the Bumblebee. Using a mixture of watercolours and coloured pencils, we will create three studies...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 18th June 2022

Delicate textured porcelain

£80

Porcelain is beguiling - its translucency and strength have appealed in equal measure to ceramic collectors over the centuries. It was first made during the Chinese Tang dynasty and developed and improved through the following centuries. It is used in both liquid and solid form and it’s the solid variety we will be using in this workshop. Debbie will give some historical background to porcelain, with contemporary examples. She will demonstrate slab rolling and joining techniques and how to draw and use templates. She will also show you how to...

Porcelain is beguiling - its translucency and strength have appealed in equal measure to ceramic collectors over the centuries. It was first made during the Chinese Tang dynasty and developed...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 8th June 2022

Faux Cyanotypes

£80

This workshop is in three parts. First Janina will demonstrate how to make faux cyanotypes using a gel plate to make a series of stunning prints from leaves and grasses. These prints will be inspired by the patterns and colours of nature cyanotypes – ie shades of blue. The prints will be mainly using ‘mask’ printing and ‘ghost’ printing techniques from a gel plate. In the second part of the workshop Janina will show how to make an A5 concertina book from scratch using two of the prints (on thicker...

This workshop is in three parts. First Janina will demonstrate how to make faux cyanotypes using a gel plate to make a series of stunning prints from leaves and grasses....

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 9th June 2022

Floral still life

£80

Take your pick from the seasonal flower beds at Micklems Farm to create your own arrangement of flowers. We will then look at arranging them with different coloured backgrounds looking to create interesting and unusual compositions and colour relationships. We will then do a few loose sketches together to warm up before deciding on our favourite composition to paint. We will look at ways of applying the paint in a dynamic and interesting way: focusing on colour, brushwork and composition. What to bring: A packed lunch An A4 sketchbook, pen,...

Take your pick from the seasonal flower beds at Micklems Farm to create your own arrangement of flowers. We will then look at arranging them with different coloured backgrounds looking...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 16th June 2022

Introduction to glass fusing workshop

£80

Join us for an exciting and adventurous workshop extending your skills and techniques involved in Glass Fusing and Slumping. We will make two items and you’ll have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of fusing ideas and glass materials. Materials are not included in your course fee. All materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £35-£45 for two projects (depending on size). This is payable to the tutor during the course. This fee does include both firings and use of moulds. Project...

Join us for an exciting and adventurous workshop extending your skills and techniques involved in Glass Fusing and Slumping. We will make two items and you’ll have the opportunity to...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 15th June 2022

Lino Printing with colour

£80

We will recap the basics of Lino cutting and then explore different ways of printing with 2 or 3 colours. We will experiment with techniques such as multi block, jigsaw printing, rainbow rolls and chine-collé. What to bring: - A packed lunch

We will recap the basics of Lino cutting and then explore different ways of printing with 2 or 3 colours. We will experiment with techniques such as multi block, jigsaw...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 25th May 2022

Mixed Media Flower study

£80

Students on this workshop, suitable for intermediate artists, will create a beautiful piece of artwork using a range of art materials. We will work on a flower study in mixed media with a newspaper ground. We will in particular look at composition, line, texture and building layers of colour.

Students on this workshop, suitable for intermediate artists, will create a beautiful piece of artwork using a range of art materials. We will work on a flower study in mixed...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 19th June 2022

Miniature Landscapes with Granulating Watercolours

£80

This is not a workshop covering traditional watercolour techniques. Working small we will use highly granulating watercolours in a very loose way, letting the watercolour do its own thing and generate amazing textures. We will also see how some pigments can be influenced by a magnet. Additional marks or collage can then be added to the granulated watercolour washes to create imaginary semi-abstract landscapes. There will be the option of framing one of your miniature paintings at the end of the day, at the additional cost for frame and framing...

This is not a workshop covering traditional watercolour techniques. Working small we will use highly granulating watercolours in a very loose way, letting the watercolour do its own thing and...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 7th July 2022

Still Life in Oils

£80

This workshop will focus on creating dramatic colour and light. It will be suitable for all levels, from beginner to advanced as there will be something for everyone to learn. We will be using a limited palette of bright pigments and Catherine will show you how to prepare a still life set up, plan and mix your palette, then work systematically to create a vibrant painting. What to bring: A packed lunch Objects for a still life; For example: jugs, bottles, fruit, bowls. Ideally a mix of colours & shapes,...

This workshop will focus on creating dramatic colour and light. It will be suitable for all levels, from beginner to advanced as there will be something for everyone to learn....

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 16th August 2022

Silver Jewellery with Sea Glass

£80

Have you ever wanted to make your own silver jewellery from Sea Glass? Join Fiona from Jewellery Moves for a day of making, learning and creativity. At this workshop you will learn how to saw, solder, file, hammer, hand-stamp and finish your own sterling silver jewellery. You will also learn how to make your own bezel setting and set pieces of sea glass within one of your rings and pendant. You will leave at the end of the day with at least one ring & one pendant. About Jewellery Moves:...

Have you ever wanted to make your own silver jewellery from Sea Glass? Join Fiona from Jewellery Moves for a day of making, learning and creativity. At this workshop you...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 14th July 2022

Vintage China Mosaics

£80

In this one day workshop you will learn how to make your own mosaic made from vintage and antique china. This craft known as 'Pique Assiette' ('stolen plate') is a way of reusing and re-loving broken and unwanted china. You will learn how to select, nip, design, create, grout and finish your very own mosaic to take home. A choice of shapes will be available for you to choose from which include a heart, bird and pot stand. Please bring: A packed lunch Any china you would like to use,...

In this one day workshop you will learn how to make your own mosaic made from vintage and antique china. This craft known as 'Pique Assiette' ('stolen plate') is a...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 24th August 2022

Polymer Clay Necklace

£80

Join us for an exciting day experimenting with Polymer clay. You will learn about conditioning the clay, mixing colours and creating various beads using different techniques and curing the clay in the oven. The beads that you make will then be made up into a necklace. There will be plenty of demos throughout the day with lots of time for students to experiment with the various techniques. Individual attention will be given to the students with advice on colour and design considerations. What you learn on this wonderful workshop can...

Join us for an exciting day experimenting with Polymer clay. You will learn about conditioning the clay, mixing colours and creating various beads using different techniques and curing the clay...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 31st May 2022

Bookbinding - Buttonhole Stitch Workshop

£80

In this workshop Janina will take you through you all the steps involved in making a buttonhole book with a cutaway spine. The project will be a hard back landscape A6 book, with paper cover, book cloth detailing, cutaway spine, and buttonhole stitching. We will start by cutting greyboard into the correct size for the book and making the cut away element. The front and back covers will be covered with a decorative paper, and the spine and hinge areas reinforced with bookcloth. The cover will then be placed under...

In this workshop Janina will take you through you all the steps involved in making a buttonhole book with a cutaway spine. The project will be a hard back landscape...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 26th August 2022

Polymer Clay Jewellery Cabochon

£80

A great opportunity to make a beautiful set of jewellery using polymer clay cabochons to imitate semi-precious stones. These will be mounted into bezel settings as pendants and earrings in a choice of different coloured base metals. You will learn about conditioning the clay, mixing colours and creating various veneers using different techniques and curing the clay in the oven. The cabochons can then be finished with non-toxic resin and a UV light. There will be plenty of demos throughout the day with lots of time for students to experiment...

A great opportunity to make a beautiful set of jewellery using polymer clay cabochons to imitate semi-precious stones. These will be mounted into bezel settings as pendants and earrings in...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 6th June 2022

Advanced Frenchic Furniture Painting

£80

Advanced paint workshop using Frenchic environmentally friendly paints and waxes. You will explore dry brushing, distressing, wet distressing, crackle effect, stencilling, blending, learn how to get the best from browning wax, defining wax and white wax techniques. This is a full day workshop ideal for an intermediate level. Frenchic Furniture Paint has no hidden nasties. It has also gone through rigorous testing to be certified for use on children's toys (EN 71:3). You will need to supply a small piece of furniture you wish to upcycle, such as a small...

Advanced paint workshop using Frenchic environmentally friendly paints and waxes. You will explore dry brushing, distressing, wet distressing, crackle effect, stencilling, blending, learn how to get the best from browning...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 7th June 2022

Arm knitting

£50

Style up your home with your newly arm knitted throw which is perfect for any interior, great to snuggle under on the sofa or a lovely Christmas gift for a loved one. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners with no knitting experience is needed. We will make the whole throw in the workshop for you to take home and enjoy! Materials are not included in the ticket price. The cost of your 2kg vegan yarn is £40, payable to the tutor on the day. You can pay via PayPal,...

Style up your home with your newly arm knitted throw which is perfect for any interior, great to snuggle under on the sofa or a lovely Christmas gift for a...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 22nd August 2022

Precious Metal Clay Jewellery

£95

Precious metal clay has taken the jewellery world by storm! It is a fantastic material to work with as it has the versatility of clay and once fired it turns into 99.9% silver. We will look at designs you can create, either earrings or a pendant, then show you how to make a moulding compound which will be used to cast your chosen object or texture. The PMC is then pressed into the mould, fired with a torch and polished using a rotary polisher. Liver of sulphur may then be...

Precious metal clay has taken the jewellery world by storm! It is a fantastic material to work with as it has the versatility of clay and once fired it turns...

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