Art Room

My name is Christine & I teach art workshops in schools, WI groups, libraries and other groups.
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24/09/2026

🌿 It’s that time of year again! 🌿

I’m now taking bookings for willow tunnels and dens in schools! 🌱

I’m lucky enough to visit lots of OPAL schools, and I absolutely love seeing children outdoors, playing, exploring and using their imaginations. 💚

As a mum, I only wish more schools embraced OPAL.

Are you part of an OPAL school? I’d love to hear about your experience and the impact it’s had on your children. 👇

🌿 If your school is interested in a willow den or tunnel, send me a message or visit my website — link in the comments.

OPAL Outdoor Play and Learning CIC

21/09/2026

🧶 Wet felting

One of my favourite workshops to run, especially in the winter, is wet felting. We can create woolly masterpieces linked to all sorts of topics — from Mr Twit and The Gruffalo to dinosaurs, seasons and The Rainbow Fish! 🦖🌈🐟

But I’d love to add some new workshops to our repertoire!

💡 What topics or stories would you love to see as a workshop?
Pop your suggestions in the comments 👇

And if you’d like us to visit your school, take a look at our website and fill in the contact form. 😊

20/09/2026

Originally this class was planned as a willow bird feeder workshop but I have made a last minute change and instead we are going to make twinkly willow angels.

☆ There are just four places and the last date to book a place is Saturday 26th September.

Get in touch and join me for a relaxing couple of hours willow weaving.

17/09/2026

🎨 Two schools. Two mosaics. Two very different designs!

I've recently been working on these two school mosaics, and I thought it would be fun to ask...

Which one catches your eye first — A or B? 👇

And, more importantly, why? Is it the colours, the design, the subject, or something else?

So... A or B? 😃

16/09/2026

It's so nice when I get to work away in a beautiful part of the country and this was definitely true for the last couple of days. I worked in two schools near Bradwell-on-Sea in Essex and as the sun was shining I went for lovely run along the coast.

I'll be posting a couple more images of the finished mosaics tomorrow, but for now, here is a picture of one of them.

12/09/2026

🌿 WILLOW WEAVING WORKSHOPS – ACKWORTH

Fancy trying something creative?

I’m running two relaxed, beginner-friendly willow weaving workshops at The Craft Inn, Ackworth — perfect for anyone who enjoys being creative or simply fancies trying something new!

💚 Willow Heart
Create your own natural willow heart and decorate it with pretty hessian flowers and bows.
£30 per person - all materials included.

🐦 Willow Bird Feeder
Learn to weave your own beautiful, practical bird feeder for the garden.
£25 per person - all materials included.

✨ No experience needed! All materials, tools and guidance are included, and you’ll take your handmade creation home with you.

📍 The Craft Inn, Ackworth

📅 Dates, times and prices are shown on the flyer below 👇

Places are limited, so please message me or call to book or for more information.

📧 [email protected]
📱 07761 003127

CRAFT INN

11/09/2026

Last couple of pictures from the summer and a little plea. 🙏

During the six week holidays I ran many different events and workshops, much of this was funded by the Great Childhood Ambition, which I was so pleased to be involved with.

Reviews mean a lot and they help me to reach more people. I believe art is such an important area for growth, wellness and creativity.

If you attended a workshop or I worked with your organisation, please can you take a few moments to leave me a Facebook review.

Thank you 🎨

10/09/2026

This morning I visited Bolsterstone art group and worked with a lovely group of ladies. We weaved giant willow flowers and they turned out amazingly.

This is a great workshop for beginners and a taster for basket making as the centre of the flower uses a very similar technique.

On Saturday 12th December I have a Christmas willow weaving workshop at St John's Community Centre in Pen*stone, which still has some spaces left. All the details are pinned at the top of The Art Room's Facebook feed. Get in touch to book a place. 🌼

09/09/2026

🎅 Christmas Willow Weaving Workshop -🌲

Join me for a festive and creative morning learning the beautiful craft of willow weaving. You will make your own Christmas willow decorations out of buff willow, before decorating them with twinkly lights and glittery bows.

✨️ What's included:
All materials, tools, decorating materials and plenty of guidance - no experience necessary. Plus, tea, coffee and a mince pie.

Come along, get creative and leave with some beautiful Christmas decorations for your home.

BOOKING INFORMATION

📍St John's Community Centre, Pen*stone

📅 Saturday 12th December 10:30AM - 12:30PM
💰 £35 per person
✉️ Message me to book your place or for more details
[email protected] or 07761003127

08/09/2026

I've been experimenting with some different weaves in preparation for some new projects coming up. This willow trug was really fun to make and is such a strong basket. To incorporate the handle I used a God's eye weave for the sides.

Address

Barnsley
S72

Telephone

+447487634222

Website

http://www.art-room.co.uk/

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