Batik 2 @Grove Lodge

We designed batik pieces using hot wax and inks onto fabric and paper. 
We spent a lovely morning chatting and creating in the park. 

Recycled Rockets

We used empty knitting cones, paper, card and foam to make our rockets with families at Grove Lodge in the Arboretum Park.

    

Shibori Sarong @Grove Lodge

Another sunny day in the park to create shibori artwork. 
This time the participants created sarongs using the Japanese tie-dye techniques.

@Grove Lodge - Hula Hoop Weaving

We used recycled fabrics and wools to create lovely bowls and mats on a hula hoop frame. All workshops in the Grove Lodge at the Arboretum Park.

@Grove Lodge - T-shirt Stencilling

Another lovely day in the park spent stencilling T-shirts.
It is such a great space to be creative in, the Arboretum Park.
Some of our designs

Goldsquad Birdies

We got gluey and sticky with paper mache bird sculptures at Quad.
The birds are all sitting in the Quad window looking out, if you want to see them.
Here are some below.

Appliqued bag workshop @Grove Lodge

Last Friday we had a group of very creative ladies making fabulous tote bags at one of our @Grove Lodge workshops. 

Inspired by a selection of books we brought and their own ideas they soon got designing the decoration for their tote bags. 

Fabrics were held up and admired, discussions over buttons and sewing stitches took place and there was even time for tea and biscuits. 

At the end of the session everyone completed a bag to take away and here they are...