Bargee inspired Lucky Horseshoe Painting

What You'll Learn:

• Traditional Folklore about horseshoes from around the world

• Bargee and Canal Art techniques and history

• Roses and Castles - the traditional ‘blobs in the right places’ method of panting Canal and Bargee art

Kintsugi

What you will learn:

• Introduction and Philosophy: Learn the history of kintsugi and the philosophy of wabi-sabi, emphasizing beauty in imperfection and resilience.

• Hands-On Repair: Practice the kintsugi technique, repairing broken pottery with traditional materials and methods.

• Mindfulness Connection: Discover the relationship between kintsugi and mindfulness, focusing on embracing flaws and living in the present moment.

• Personal Reflection: Reflect on personal growth and the symbolic meaning of kintsugi in overcoming life's challenges.

• Creating and Sharing: Create a personal kintsugi piece and share the significance of the repaired item with the group, fostering a sense of community and shared insight.

Wool Processing Workshop:

• Introduction to Wool Processing: Understand the journey from raw fleece to finished yarn, starting with fleece directly from Yorkshire sheep.

• Suint Fermentation Method: Learn the ancient suint fermentation technique for cleaning and conditioning raw wool, using natural processes.

• Hand Carding Techniques: Practice carding the wool using hand carding brushes to align the fibers and prepare them for spinning.

• Spinning Skills: Explore spinning techniques, mastering the art of transforming prepared wool into yarn using spinning wheels or spindles.

• Dyeing Your Yarn: Discover methods of dyeing yarn, experimenting with different colors and dyeing techniques to personalize your creations.

• Hands-On Experience and Reflection: Engage in each step of the process, from fleece to dyed yarn, and reflect on the traditional craft and the satisfaction of creating something by hand.

  more pictures to come!…