Cheshire's Historic Working Water Mill
Art and Craft workshops at the Mill
A Summer of Craft Workshops at Bunbury Mill
For further information or to book a place contact judy.gray@bunburymill.com
Creating cushion covers from pre-loved knitwear
Thursday 22nd June 10am - 4pm £35
Bring along an old jumper or look in charity shops for something in the colours you like.
Our tutor Rachel will guide you through the process of creating a hand sewn envelope slip cushion cover. You will learn new techniques such as creating woven flowers and layered wool fringes. Rachel will provide beads, braids, and edgings that you may like to incorporate.
You should bring your own lunch.
The session is suitable for non-sewers, (all the sewing is very basic, and support will be provided) as well as the experienced who would like to find new techniques to explore. A textile lecturer for 17 years Rachel will guide you through the process and techniques.
You can follow Rachel on Instagram @racheldaviesstudio
Create your own acrylic flower painting
Friday 7th July 10am - 1pm £35
This 3-hour class will be taught by qualified art teacher and artist, Rachael Carr.
Participants will create a flower painting in acrylic. Rachael will discuss composition, use of colour and how to achieve different textures using acrylic paint.
Beginners are very welcome and this workshop is also suitable for those with more experience.
All materials will be provided.
Weave a scene!
Thursday 13th July 10am - 4pm. £35
This workshop is creative and very simple. Choose a landscape to base your piece on, from photographs brought by the tutor Rachel Davies, and learn to produce a layered weave to mimic the colours on your photograph.
After lunch, attach your weave to an artist canvas and use gesso and acrylic paint to add to the image. Finally, very simple hand stitches are added. This is a 'stab' stitch through the canvas, not a difficult embroidery at all.
You should bring your own lunch.
The session is suitable for non-sewers, as well as the experienced who would like to find new techniques to explore. A textile lecturer for 17 years Rachel will guide you through the process and techniques. You can follow Rachel on Instagram @racheldaviesstudio