Saturday Slow Stitch for Winter

with Textile Artist Melinda Schwakhofer

• Saturday, January 25th, 2025

• Saturday, February 22nd, 2025

• Saturday, March 22nd, 2025

Though still in the depths of winter, the days are beginning to gently lengthen and light promises to return. Join us through this time of transition to explore the contemplative and grounding practice of mindful stitching.    

Saturday Slow Stitch is a gentle, loosely structured session to sit and stitch together. You will learn some basics of hand stitching and some new stitches, but the emphasis is on letting your own creativity unfold. 

• Suitable for beginning to advanced stitchers.   

• One to one tuition as needed.   

• Materials provided.  

• Refreshments and tea/coffee provided. 

You can bring your ongoing project or an idea, and Melinda will help you bring it to life. Or, we will have something to inspire us at each session, such as learning a new stitch, painting on fabric, stitching on paper…and more. 

Slow Stitch is a meditative and mindful practice where the process of the movement of needle and thread through fabric is as important, if not more so, than the goal of producing a finished piece of work.   

Moretonhampstead-based Melinda is a self-taught artist whose deeply personal artwork has been exhibited internationally and collected by the New York Public Library, The Muscogee Nation, the RAMM in Exeter, and the British Museum.   

Since 2016 Melinda has been holding supportive spaces for others to explore and discover the simple joys of creativity as well as the deeply healing aspects of artmaking. 

Contact - info@melindaschwakhofer.com for more information. 
 

Book all three sessions for £90 OR come to individual sessions at £35 per session. Simply choose from the options below to book your place.  (Please note that Green Hill Arts cannot provide refunds or transfer funds to other workshops). 

Green Hill Arts is proud to announce its upcoming exhibition, In and Out of Time, featuring the evocative works of three talented artists: Alan Bourne, Lar Cann, and Michael Carter. This exhibition invites viewers to explore themes of movement and resonance - moments that are both timeless and deeply reflective of the human experience.

In and Out of Time is more than a collection of artworks; it is an experience that delves into the layers of time, colour, and emotion. The artists’ works transcend mere visual appeal, offering profound connections to themes of time and material existence. Each artwork offers profound depth, inviting viewers to reflect on the connections between time and sense of place.

Curator Carol Harvey shares, “The title In and Out of Time reflects the movement and resonance within each artist’s work. Lar, Alan, and Michael have created pieces that are deeply personal yet universally relevant. This exhibition is a celebration of their unique perspectives and a testament to their ability to evoke timeless connections through art.”

Entry is free. Green Hill Arts gallery is open 10:00am – 4:00pm daily, from Wednesday to Saturday. The gallery is situated at the top of Fore Street, Moretonhampstead, close to the Parish Church. Parking is available in the Court Street and Station Road car parks.

Green Hill Arts will be holding a Carnival Cèilidh at Moretonhampstead Parish Hall on Saturday the 8th of February. Doors open at 6pm with first dances starting at 6.30pm, and a second half (for the older ones!) starting at 8pm.

Come and join us for an evening full of fun, dancing, and Carnival spirit in the depths of winter! Dancing will be accompanied by the fantastic Dartmoor Folk Orchestra led by David Faulkner calling traditional dances for all to enjoy. Bar and refreshments will be available.

This event is free thanks to funding from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, although a £5 suggested donation is welcomed and will go towards supporting the 100th Moretonhampstead Carnival celebrations. Green Hill Arts has organised a range of creative projects celebrating Carnival, including an after-school art club and music workshops for students at Moretonhampstead Primary School, and community textile workshops to create a huge banner for the Carnival procession. Artwork will be proudly displayed at the Carnival Cèilidh before moving to an exhibition space later in the year.

For more information about the Carnival Cèilidh and our Carnival projects check our website: www.greenhillarts.co.uk

Discover the Art of Traditional Watercolour Paint Making

Dive into the fascinating world of traditional watercolour paint making in this hands-on workshop. Learn the time-honored techniques of crafting your own paints from pigments, exploring the alchemy behind creating vibrant and lasting colours.

Under the guidance of our skilled tutors, you'll use traditional tools to blend the ingredients and make your own paint. Once made, you will bring the paints to life through a colour swatching exercise where you will explore opacity, granulation and tinting.

At the end of the session, you’ll leave with a unique palette of watercolour paints made collaboratively by the group—a keepsake to inspire your future creations. Whether you’re an experienced artist looking to deepen your understanding of materials or a curious beginner keen to explore a new skill, this workshop offers insights and techniques to enrich your artistic journey.

What to bring: We recommend bringing along 1 or 2 paint brushes to make the most of this creative experience.

Join us for an inspiring session where craft, creativity, and colour come together!

(Please note that we cannot provide refunds or transfer funds to other workshops).

26th March – 26th April 2025

Green Hill Arts is pleased to host Altered Realities, a groundbreaking new exhibition that explores the convergence of sculpture, media, light, and architectural space. The exhibition will feature the dynamic collaboration between two artists, Tony Weaver and Kelly Bryant, who will be creating work live in the gallery space throughout the first two weeks of the exhibition, in response to the building itself, its surrounding environment and its history.  

More information coming soon!

Mending for Everyone: Core Mending Skills

Saturday the 5th of April

10:00am - 12:00pm

This workshop teaches you how to repair your clothes with several basic sewing skills. From threading a needle, to backstitch, ladder stitch and sewing on a button (properly!), these skills should help you repair most of the damage that happens to your clothing. This workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to mend their clothes, parents or carers wanting to mend children’s clothes, or anyone interested in slow, sustainable fashion. 

Participants will go home with a guide to each stitch they learnt, and a sample from the session. This workshop is suitable for beginners and adults over the age of 16.

(Please note that we cannot provide refunds or transfer funds to other workshops).