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Recent Courses

It has been a fun filled few weeks. First we made a Scandinavian Toothbrush Rug with Rachael. I joined in for this one. A good way to put those old curtains, duvet covers and worn out clothes to use. I forgot my camera, but I do have a very titchy bit of rug to photograph. Think I may wait til it grows a bit though. My excuse is that I was making lunch.

Then it was batik. To see even more pictures, go to our Facebook page. Batik on silk, batik on cotton, painted on dyes, scrunched and dyed, with salt, without salt. Pretty amazing stuff.

And finally, a second bread class. BEANS was approached by a small group who asked for a Monday bread making day. There was seed covered bread, fruit bread, croissants and I don’t know what all else… but in the end, it seemed to be everywhere.  I have it on good authority, that when you arrive home with a bag full of homemade bread, your family welcome you with open arms!

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Recording Memories Workshop

Helen Hallows arrived laden with everything required and more to create a collage expression of memories past, present and future.  The workshop was held last Sunday (13 March) at BEANS and a good time was had by all. Thank you Helen!!!   Helen has written about the event on her blog at  http://helenhallows.blogspot.com/2011/03/recording-memories-workshop.html – with photos! Don’t worry if you missed it, Helen will be holding a second workshop at BEANS on 25th September.  Her second workshop is entitled ‘Ceramic Designs’.  There is still the opportunity to explore mark making with inks and other media and to use some of Helen’s vintage papers to create a collage – and to add stitchery to your piece…  but then, your work will be captured for a digital ceramic transfer which will be applied to a tile and posted on to you. You can order additional tiles if you wish – perfect for gifts!