Heartspace Local Activities
2020 - 2021
Silk Painting
with Nancy Froud
Wednesday 17th June, 13:30 to 15:30, Bracklesham Barn
Stretching silk onto embroidery hoops to keep it taut, you will create your design either freehand or by tracing an image outline before completing your creation with watercolour silk paints.
Come and join us on the day!


Decoupage
with Sue Cotten
Wednesday 15th July, 13:30 – 15:30, Bracklesham Barn
Come and join Sue who will teach you the basics of decoupage, which is pasting specialist decoupage paper to any hard surface. In this workshop you will decoupage a plant pot to use later in our macrame pot holder session or, if you prefer, bring something you would like to decorate.
All materials supplied.
Come and join us on the day!
Beach Art
with Becky Dunn
Saturday 15th August, 11:30 – 13:30, Bracklesham Barn
Becky will lead a relaxed session creating unique works of art from a variety of materials found on local beaches. Rummage through driftwood, shells, stones, flotsam and jetsam to find interesting pieces to create sculptures, hanging garlands or painted signs.
Come and join us on the day!

Circle Dancing and Singing
with Janet Ayers
Wednesday 19th August, 13.30 to 15:30, Bracklesham Barn
Dancing in a circle to music is fun and enjoyable, yet calming and meditative exercise! Everyone will be encouraged to participate with movement, precision and singing. This activity can be either seated or standing, and dances are adapted for each group.
No experience necessary.
Come and join us on the day!
Painted Pebble Art
with Laurie Crisp
Wednesday 16th September, 13:30 -15.30, Bracklesham Barn
Create unique pieces of art using acrylic paints on pebbles. No two pebbles are the same, so you will be able to make artwork to suit your imagination!
All materials supplied – but do feel free to bring your own.
Come and join us on the day!


Candle Dip Dying and Carving
with Ganesh Kings
Wednesday 21st October, 13:30 – 15:30, Bracklesham Barn
Take a plain white candle and dye by hand using three primary colours to create secondary colours and make a rainbow candle – full spectrum and sequence. Candles are then hand carved to create wonderfully unique colourful candles.
All materials supplied.
Come and join us on the day!
Macrame
with Sue Cotten
Wednesday 18th November, 13.30 to 15:30, Bracklesham Barn
Macrame is back in fashion again, come along to this fun workshop and learn the art of knotting to make a decorative macrame potholder. Or, if you prefer, make a beaded macrame bracelet for yourself or as a gift.
All materials supplied.
Come and join us on the day!


Wreath Making
with Becky Dunn
Wednesday 9th December, 13:00 to 15:00, Bracklesham Barn
As Christmas draws closer, it is time for some relaxed creativity, decorating wreaths. Material and foliage will be provided, but feel free to bring along your own greenery (holly, ivy, fir or laurel) and any other festive additions such as ribbons, dried fruit or nuts.
Come and join us on the day!
Christmas Crafting
with Sue Cotten
Wednesday 16th December, 13:30 to 15:30, Bracklesham Barn
Christmas is just around the corner – it’s creative craft time! Work with a range of materials to make your own cards or try out some new ideas, including fabric robins and Christmas trees or book angels and Christmas cards.
Come and join us on the day!


Willow Fish Weaving
with Ganesh Kings
Wednesday 20th January 2021, 13:30 to 15:30, Bracklesham Barn
Use locally grown willow to weave moving decorative fish, which would make lovely gifts or use to enhance your garden. This session is designed to be easy on the hands!
All materials provided.
Come and join us on the day!
Stencilling and Printing on Fabric
with Nancy Froud
Wednesday 17th February, 13:30 to 15:30, Bracklesham Barn
Simple hand printing and stencilling onto fabric.
Using block printing with foam stamps or stencils, you can experiment with fabric paints or fabric crayons to create an expressive art piece to take home.
Come and join us on the day!


Air Drying Clay Leaf Bowls
with Nancy Froud
Wednesday 17th March, 13:30 to 15:30, Bracklesham Barn
Inspired by nature, these beautiful clay leaf bowls are easy to make, finish off at home and paint any colour you like with acrylic paints. These items are not only pretty and decorative – they are very useful!
Come and join us on the day!
Creative Writing or Intuitive Painting
with Becky Paton
Saturday 10th April, 11:30 to 13:30, Bracklesham Barn
Creative writing workshop for pleasure, self-expression or to support existing projects. This workshop will offer you exercises and prompts to aid your creative flow through words. No experience necessary!
Should writing not be your thing, try your hand at intuitive painting using poems or stories to inspire a response of colour shapes and feelings through art paper.
All materials supplied.
Come and join us on the day!

Lunch and Open Day
Wednesday 21st April, 13:30 to 15:30, Bracklesham Barn
Join us for a buffet lunch, a display of artwork created by Heartspace members over the last year and celebrate Heartspace’s community spirit with lively musical entertainment.
Booking is essential

Scraper Art - POSTPONED
with Laurie Crisp
Wednesday 20th May, 13:30 – 15:30, Bracklesham Barn
** THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS / COVID-19 **
Use scraper tools to scrape away dark surface ink to reveal light layers below, creating detailed, unique engraved-style art.
All materials supplied.
Come and join us on the day!
