Art Workshops in hampshire
For every Creative Hand
Blooming Designs offers award winning art workshops
Based at The Long Barn Meon Springs
A place where developing and experienced artists come together to explore, experiment and build their artistic talent.
Upcoming Art Workshops
Friday 23rd January - Block Printing on Fabric
Learn how to design, cut and print a block print stamp to produce your very own unique design on fabric.
Sunday 25th January - Gel Plate Printing
Using just a roller, acrylic paints and a willingness to explore, this workshop will have you producing a varied collection of mono prints.
Saturday 28th February 2026 - Batik on paper and Fabric
An ancient technique where patterns are drawn with molten wax then dyes are used to create original, richly coloured artwork
Monday 2nd February and 12th May 2026 - Intaglio Printing with Tetra Paks
Explore this eco friendly method of making prints from used Tetra Pak cartons.
Tuesday 28th April 2026 - Still Life from the Garden
Our Still Life workshops offer a unique opportunity to explore the timeless art of capturing everyday objects through drawing and painting.
ART IN THE BARN
Thursday 12th March - Gel Plate Printing
Using just a roller, acrylic paints and a willingness to explore, this workshop will have you producing a varied collection of mono prints.
Friday 13th March - Batik Still Life
Explore this exciting process with a still life theme.
Saturday 14th March - Drawing and Collage - Create Like Matisse
Use colour, line and pattern to explore a range of techniques, inspired by Henri Matisse.
Sunday 15th March - Wire Sculptures - Birds on a Wire
Explore fine and flexible wire to create tiny characterful sculptures
Monday 16th March - 1 and 2 Colour Lino Cutting and Printing
Be guided through the essentials of lino cutting and printing using safe and effective cutting techniques, and printing by hand.
Tuesday 17th March - Transfer Printing on Fabric
Explore this exciting heat transfer process.
99 British pounds
6 hr
99 British pounds
Read MoreTetra Pak printing is an intaglio technique where marks are either etched into a Tetra Pak plate.
6 hr
99 British pounds
99 British pounds
99 British pounds
6 hr
99 British pounds
99 British pounds
99 British pounds
99 British pounds
Blooming Designs is the creative studio of artist and textile designer Alison Butler, based on her family farm in the Meon Valley.
Alongside a year-round programme of art workshops she organises Art in the Barn, a twice-yearly Creative Arts Week with Liz Wellby, a fellow artist and Printmaker who is based in the Peak District .
"Beautiful location and work space on a working farm. Alison provides a wide range of materials and resources completely appropriate for the course".
"It is very relaxed and I highly recommend this gem of a craft centre.
A great place to escape the everyday stresses".
"Alison primed us with cups of tea and delicious cakes throughout the day. I’ll be back again !!!"
Creative Inspiration
Blooming Designs provides creative and unique workshops in many areas of art and design, offering inspiration for all levels across Chichester, Portsmouth, Southampton, and Winchester. Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, or simply explore a particular process in more detail. We can also offer bespoke workshops for small groups such as hen do's or birthday celebrations. We also offer talks and demonstrations to art groups on subjects like Batik and Gel plate Printing. For more guidance on our workshops you can explore our FAQ to find everything you need.