Workshops and Short Courses
Colour into cloth – Fabric Painting and print.
Screenprinting and painting courses are taught by Carole at her studio near Bath, at West Dean College near Chichester, and at Quattro Archi Studio and Gallery in Tuscany.
In Bath, Carole teaches painting and print for textiles and other surfaces, with two screen printing tables, a heat press, dyes and pigments and a selection of fabrics available for sale. You can learn to paint with dyes and pigments on silks and cottons and to screen print and transfer print on other materials. No previous experience is needed; just an enjoyment of colour and cloth. There are weekly classes, taster days, and two day workshops. One to one tuition, small groups and teacher training are available on request.
‘You will receive the warmest welcome at one of Carole’s weekend workshops and will leave with so much inspiration for future textile projects.
Throughout your time in the studio Carole shares her experiences and practices honed during her long career as an artist and creator.
Simple painting and printing exercises on day one are invaluable, learning how dyes transform natural fibres. During day two Carole guides you through the creation of your own painted and printed fabrics which can be used in future projects.
I found the whole weekend challenging and inspiring, but above all great fun. Having never painted and screen printed with dyes before I learned many useful things about the process but also other lessons I can take forward in my own textile art.
It’s also so handy that you can book Carole’s annexe on site which is so comfortable and full of her work. She also provides lovely relaxed light lunches with can be enjoyed with other students.’ Sarah M. 2024.
Accomodation : Carole’s studio is 3.5 miles east of Bath on a country road, the A4 between Batheaston and Box, with shops a short car ride away. Carole runs a self contained flat which can sleep up to 5 people with a self contained kitchen, on the studio property – which puts you on site and allows for working (unsupervised) in the evening on the Saturday : contact us direct at carole@carolewaller.co.uk – and see pictures on our facebook page stayatonetwofive . The airbnb link is here.
Weekend Workshop Dates at One Two Five Box Road, Bath:
November 9th/10th 2024
February 15th/16th 2025
March 15th/16th 2025
May 24th/25th 2025
Courses at West Dean College:
Carole also teaches longer courses at West Dean College which you can see when the dates are released on their website here.
The next course is ‘Colour into Cloth’ May 16th-19th 2025.
5 Day Courses in Italy:
New for 2025 Carole will run two 5 day residential courses at Quattro Archi Studio and Gallery in Barga, Italy.
Dates are June 4th – 10th and June 18th – 25th 2025.
Currently these are looking almost full but do email if you would like to be on the waiting list. Booking is now open and you can find out more and enquire about availability here.
Barga is a most beautiful hilltop town an hour from the lovely city of Lucca in NorthernTuscany. Quattro Archi was founded and is run by Jane and Michael Richardson with printmaking studios, accomodation and a gallery in a series of complex refurbished spaces on several levels, minutes from the beautiful Duomo, thought to have its origins in Etruscan times.
The 5 days will be spent drawing, painting and screenprinting with dyes onto natural fabrics and paper – inspired by the colourful and dramatic medieval town and astonishing mountain views. No previous experience is required – just a love of colour and play. Time to explore the town on foot will be built into the course.
Barga is steep and hilly with narrow stone cobbled streets, so uphill walking and good shoes are integral to the experience! It is quiet and unspoilt.A small supermarket and local shops are in the new town 10/15 minutes walk away. Carparking is available outside the walls and there are good train and bus communications. Pisa is the nearest airport – and Florence and Sienna are not far away.
Accomodation within the Quattro Archi complex includes breakfast and there are 2 well appointed kitchens where you can self cater for other meals. The old town has many reasonably priced restaurants and bars just a few minutes from the studios.
I am delighted to be having an exhibition of work inspired by my month long residency there in 2024 in the Gallery during the time of the courses in 2025.
Further information about Workshops in Bath:
Workshop dates are also available upon request. Discuss your own preferred dates with us if there are two or more of you wishing to attend.
If you are interested to book call Carole on 07803 033629 or email carole@carolewaller.co.uk
Two day courses £250 per person if booked for 3/4 people £300 per person for 2 people.
One day taster workshop £125 if 4 booked.
One to one teaching £300 per day.
Prices include samples of cloths for the first morning and then those fabrics and ready hemmed scarves can be purchased – or bring your own white silk, cotton – or other natural fabrics. Also included are light lunch and refreshments. Please let us know if you have any dietary requests.
Times are 10.30 – 4pm each day.
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