What’s it all about? Kantha sewing originated from the West Bengal region of India and is now popular all over the world. Kantha is the simplest of sewing techniques which provides a lot of scope for exploration, imagination and expression. This form of quilting comes from rural India, where resources were few, but imagination and …
You might not have heard of “Vantablack”, but it’s a wild and curly tale of colour copyrights, light absorbing darkness, satellites and…home decor!? Simply put, Vantablack is the darkest black pigment humans have created, originally as a form of military camouflage. It’s extremely matte, meaning it doesn’t reflect light, giving it its extra dark appearance. …
Hummus, Labneh, Zata’ar, Pita! Do I have your attention? What better way to learn how to prepare and enjoy Middle Eastern cuisine than from someone who was born and bred into it. Join in online and learn an easy, affordable and delightful way to present a Middle East Dipping Feast from the talented Natalie. What will we cover? In …
Drawing is one of the simplest way to create art, but many people feel uncomfortable to draw as they think they are “not good at drawing”, “not artistic” or “not creative”. Not True! Drawing is a pleasure for everyone to enjoy. In this beginner-friendly workshop you will explore Persian Nomadic Patterns & Iranian Tiling Geometry, and use …
What’s it all about? Being able to mend our clothes is an important skill that serves us throughout life. Whether it’s repairing that denim jacket, darning some woolly socks, reinforcing elbows or the dreaded crotch mend! It gives our favourite items of clothing extra life and longevity. And memories. Sometimes subtlety is key, but sometimes …
Batik is a traditional textile art from Malaysia and Indonesia, where liquid wax is drawn or written onto fabric and dyed in layers. The name derives from the Javanese words, amba (to write) and titik (dot) In this class, you’ll learn a brief history of batik and then design and dye your own batik piece. …
We have added a 2nd class at 7.45pm on the same day. Book here! Name seals have long history in Chinese painting and calligraphy, and although the exact origin is not known, seals are still used in modern China and Japan to authorise official documents. But these seals are more than just a unique motif, …
We all love dumplings, but how many of us can create this yumminess in our own kitchen? Especially the pot-sticker style of cooking. In this class we will explore the history of Chinese dumplings, and follow a demonstration on how to prepare the filling and the dough, before getting hands on and making your own traditional dumpling …
Shibari is the erotic practice of traditionally informed Japanese rope bondage. Join us for a guided journey into this exciting world! This class will cover the basics of Shibari knot tying, but with a specific focus on the art form’s potential for facilitating profound intimacy, connection and trust building with partners. In all of our …
What’s it all about? Shibori is a traditional Japanese style of decorative dyeing – a bit like tie dye but also a bit more intentional. In this class we’ll be combining shibori dyeing with sashiko embroidery to create lovely stitches and patterns. Come along and combine art and textiles and you stitch your own patterns …
