Hygge Arts & Crafts - slow and cosy
Welcome to our 'hygge' home! In addition to the studio spaces listed here, we also use local venues for larger events. We also have a comprehensive offer for schools which includes full day supply cover, and an offer of workshops for clubs and associations. We are all safeguarding trained, insured and hold an enhanced DBS
Activity Rooms
Our lovely open plan orangery is a light and airy room in which we lead courses in acrylic, watercolour and mixed media painting, silk painting, quilling and textile art. It's also the perfect space for evening events, leading into the 1930s bar, especially our historical fashion and portrait history workshops.
For Home Educated / Education otherwise young people we can teach maths and English through the arts in a Waldorf / Nordic style.
Garden Studio
The garden studio is where we focus on heavier practical Waldorf/Hygge traditional crafts such as woodwork, wirework, leathercraft, paper making, weaving, wood burning.
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Gallery Room
We also use our lovely large 'art gallery' room, where we have work displayed by several leading artists, to facilitate baby support classes for new mums, including baby massage with mindful art combined.
LIBRARY
Our lovely library is the perfect calm space for 1:1 and 1:2 female coaching support, meditation and therapeutic mindful arts approaches. Come and invest some time in you and take a break from all the noise of life!
UNIT D - CONTAINER STUDIO, MAKERS' YARD, ALDERSHOT
Our lovely calm studio with easy parking nearby!
Pop in and see our studio in Makers' Yard, Aldershot. There are lots of great places to grab a coffee in this new development too, as well as lots of galleries and fellow makers. We are experimenting with putting our classes on ClassBento, but this is very new! You can pop in and book / pay directly with us, as well as having a browse in our little gift shop (We take card or cash).
We have the classes diary there and can create a group class for you right away! You can also book sip n craft sessions for hen nights etc too! We are super-flexible as we strongly advocate that Art is for All!
Our Aldershot studio is very small, but we are using it as a hub to encourage the development of Aldershot as a creative hub locally, We try to put on lots of free crafting events, especially at the weekend, and are keen to hear from local groups and associations who would like to come and tour Maker's Yard on a Wednesday afternoon where we will put on a free heritage craft demonstration for you!
APRIL / MAY/JUNE - 'OPEN CLASSES' - BOOK NOW!
SILK PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS – 12+ / Adults – Saturday 2nd May 2pm to 5pm
We can accommodate a group of 4. Start with a pre-created template and move onto creating your own designs! £35 per person
Book by emailing us, or pop in and book /pay at the yard
NEEDLE FELTING FOR BEGINNERS - BEE OR BIRD - Adults - Wednesday 20th May 12:30 - 3
We can accommodate a group of up to 6!
Book by emailing us, or pop in and book /pay at the yard £25 per person
LEATHER FOR BEGINNERS 23rd May / 20th June (make a pouch or case)
£50 ages 8+ (If you want to do this as a adult/child both making we will do it for £80 if you both make an item. If your child is just making you can attend and support at the £50 price) We have two dates on ClassBento as we are trying out the system to see if it is good for us! 23rd MAY and 20th JUNE, 10 - 2 both in Makers' Yard.
CELTIC CROSSES - A DAY OF CREATIVE EXPRESSION - Thursday 25th June
3 mindful crafting experiences in one! Create a Celtic cross fabric painting, a felt stitched cross and an expressive response in acrylic. This is a small session in Makers' Yard, but works really well as a larger retreat day too - we are hoping to run this at a centre locally, but in the meantime we are open to bookings at your own venue too. We can potentially reduce the prices significantly in a larger venue and for churches or charities. Open to all, the day will include some Christian focussed elements and meditative crafting.
Thursday 25th June 10am - 3pm, with a break (lots of places to find lunch locally, or bring a packed lunch) £75
Just email or call to book and pre-pay, then we will see you on the day! (-:
You can also book these experiences, or something bespoke, for a group of friends or for a larger association / club at your own venue - more people means reduced rates!
Painting for adults
Sip n Paints - Choose a date! 'Sip n Silks' (fabric painting) also available
Highland Cow: Create a lovely mixed media highland cow using watercolour, acrylic and oils. Glass of prosecco included, all materials provided. £35 group of 6 maximum - for those who prefer a quieter experience with more 1:1 support. Either studio.
(You can also book at your own venue for up to 20 with cheaper rates. Hen nights and other painting options also available. Hen nights include a painting session and games - at your chosen venue)
Mixed media for adults - art history / Heritage craft
Victorian Fashion workshop / Tudor Portraits workshop
A deep dive into the history of Victorian fashion and then creating a beautiful oval mixed media response using your own ideas, and the ideas bank - with lots of advice and support.
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Discover the hidden messgaes in Tudor portraits, followed by a deep dive into the portraits and propaganda of Elizabeth I (Bev's dissertation subject and passion!). Finish by creating a response in acrylic and fabric with support!
10:00 - 15:00 £60 all materials and a light lunch provided - Either studio, groups of 6
You can have these workshops at a time to suit you too! At either studio, or your own setting for more participants and a reduced rate.
TALKS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS / W.I GROUPS ETC - charitable rates available (-:
Mixed media and art history
September -
'Flappers!'
This is an afternoon/ evening at GU11 Studio and house. We will look at the history of Flappers and 1920s art and design. We will create a response in mixed media. The evening will conclude with a 1920s style cocktail and refreshments. Adults only.
Expressions of interest being taken.
EVERYONE VERY WELCOME!
Cosplay / engineering
LESS HYGGE AND MORE HISS! We also regularly host the Aldershot and Farnham Steampunk Society!
Come along for lots of re-imagined Victorian sci-fi / cosplay engineering and steam fun! No unaccompanied children please due to tool use!
Lots of engineering kits, art activities and fun for all the family!
Young People
Clubs / workshops
Creative tuition hubs. Small groups matched by age and interests. Waldorf inspired topic learning covering science, humanities, maths and English but through the arts! Book and pay per half term. Earn a cloth badge for each unit. ....................................................
Classics Club / Norse Clubs
Learning is through the medium of craft projects! Go into much greater depth and understanding than there is time for at school and enjoy stories of myths and legends! ...................................................
Felt n Fashion! Tuesdays after school
Fashion design and sewing club to make clothes for Lottie Dolls, Barbies or other fashion sized dolls.
EVERYONE VERY WELCOME!
HAMPSHIRE OPEN STUDIOS!
We are excited to be taking part in Hampshire Open studios! 10 - 5pm, Saturday 22nd August to Friday 28th August!
Alongside our own studio demonstrations and artwork we will also be hosting a photography exhibition by Ava from avavioletphotography.com!
Live music on the weekend and teas served for charity throughout the week too! Items available for purchase from as little as £3.
Next School Holiday - courses & workshops
MAY HALF TERM
FREE weaving and hammer printing workshops at Tices Meadow in Association with the Friends of Tices Meadow / Tices Meadow Bird Watching Group! See their facebook page or eventbrite to book!
summer holidays
Details to follow!
Academic Tuition 1:1 / 1:2 (Shared cost) £30 per hour
Maths, English (handwriting, reading, writing, spelling), science and humanities work taught through the arts and creative project work.
We also run tuition classes of just 4 students in designated age groups at just £15 per session. These are 'after school' sessions but for home-educated young people we can also provide daytime services.
BAQTS / DBS/ SEND trained and experienced/ Teaching since 1998!
Early Years Foundations Support - Waldorf / Nordic style
Support with key skills and creative, natural learning through play. Advice for parents and direct work with parent and child. £30 per hour. We also run group coffee, make and play meet-ups.