Sashiko is a Japanese form of decorative stitching and was originally used to patch kimonos. It translates directly as “little stabs.” This visible mending technique has been practiced in Japan for thousands of years, and is now used to mend tears in fabrics, and as a decorative stitch in its own right.Marilyn will show you […]
Flourish Open Morning with Alicia Barker.Contact workshops@pitfieldbarn.co.uk for details and tickets.
Wednesday, 3 May, Join us on our journey with an introduction to ‘hand dyeing wool in the barn’ using local plants, Ruth Schofield and Nicky Roope.What to expect: This is a workshop for those who are interested in using mainly, locally sourced plants to hand dye wool. You will explore the dyeing process, learn about […]
Fused Glass Art for Beginners, Inspired by Nature.A brief introduction, by Jazz, to glass fusing and the days project. We will then need to prepare the clay slabs that we will use to create our designs. Once the clay is rolled there will be a time to wander around the cutting garden and gather some […]
Pottery at the Barn. Make Spring Botanical Plates with Twig Ceramics.Contact workshops@pitfieldbarn.co.uk for details and tickets.
Contact workshops@pitfieldbarn.co.uk for details and tickets.
Learn how to make this beautiful Macramé Dog Lead, made from a chunky recycled cotton braid. You have a choice of 3 lengths for your finished lead It’s strong, with a little stretch for your pooch! We have a choice of colours & hardware to best suit your four-legged friend. This workshop is suitable for beginners […]
Enjoy a morning of slow-stitching at Pitfield Barn. Learn to repair or mend a garment, using a range of stitch techniques. This can be used as a decorative stitch to embellish a garment or visibly repair depending on colour and type of threads used. Marilyn will advise you but the best fabrics to repair or […]
Contact workshops@pitfieldbarn.co.uk for details and tickets.
Contact workshops@pitfieldbarn.co.uk for details and tickets.
Macrame Knots and Macrame Project, Cocoon&Me.Contact workshops@pitfieldbarn.co.uk for details and tickets.
Learn how to weave your own conical plant support from sustainably grown willow. You will take home a robust, yet beautiful structure up to 6’ in height for beans, sweet peas or whatever takes your fancy to climb up, adding height and structure to any border.Contact workshops@pitfieldbarn.co.uk for details and tickets.
take time out on this seasonal day retreat to restore body and mind. There will be 2 yoga sessions, in the morning you will be guided through a gently energising practice and the afternoon will be more restorative with a relaxing yoga nidra or meditation. In between the sessions enjoy a delicious light lunch, refreshments […]
Pilates + Wine Tasting with Uden Pilates and South Down CellarsEnjoy welcome REFRESHMENTS on arrival. Be guided through a nourishing and grounding PILATES class with Becky Uden, Uden Pilates - where we will BREATHE, MOVE, & RESET our bodies and minds together. Mingle and enjoy a selection of teas, and a glass or two of Sussex Sparkling. Tuck […]
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Wild Colour with Sarah Burns Patterns.Join me at the wonderful Pitfield Barn to make your own Wild Colour from the plants and flowers around us in the beautiful fields and hedgerows. Learn how to identify abundant, seasonal and local plants that can create gorgeous natural dyes and create your own recipe book that you can […]
Pottery at the Barn. Make Spring Botanical Mugs with Twig Ceramics.This workshop we will be using a variety of foraged leaves and flowers to create beautiful natural patterns in the clay. The focus will be on slab rolling, designing and pressing seasonal plants from the around the farm into your clay and then using hump […]
We’ll have a tour and a chat about seasonal cut flowers and Alicia Barker, of Flourish, will give a demo. Refreshments will be available.Contact workshops@pitfieldbarn.co.uk for details and tic
Join glass artist, Jazz Dixon for a craft class with a difference.Learn to create your own beautiful glass flower piece inspired by the colours of Summer. Contact workshops@pitfieldbarn.co.uk for details and tickets.
A charity day for Alzheimers.Contact workshops@pitfieldbarn.co.uk for details and tickets.
A charity day for Alzheimers.Contact workshops@pitfieldbarn.co.uk for details and tickets.
What to expect: This is a workshop for those who are interested in using mainly, locally sourced plants to hand dye wool. You will explore the dyeing process, learn about key dye plants, mordanting, modifying etc and leave with 4 x 20 g skins of different coloured wool.Contact workshops@pitfieldbarn.co.uk for details and tickets.
Flourish Open Morning with Alicia Barker.Contact workshops@pitfieldbarn.co.uk for details and tickets.
Learn to harvest, prepare flowers for pressing and be inspired to create your own personalised art. The workshop starts with a demonstration, by Wendy, of the art of flower pressing, including how to select and prepare your flowers through the seasons. We will also work with pre-pressed flowers which we have pressed for you. We […]
