Textile Art Workshops

Sharing my techniques with you online and in person

Online workshops & community

Introducing Flourish textile art hub

Head over to Flourish textile art hub for instant access to pre-recorded video tutorials in free motion embroidery and monoprinting.

You can also find out about the Flourish membership community . The membership is only open for enrolment 3 times a year but you can register your interest until it next opens.

I’m passionate about the wellbeing benefits of making time for art. Flourish membership is a way to commit to your creativity with monthly projects, tips and inspiration, and to connect with others who share your love of textile art.

As a member you’ll get exclusive access to:

monthly themed projects inspired by the changing seasons
new techniques to try out
a private Facebook group where you can talk all things textiles, watch live demos, share your work and get sketchbook prompts
Q&A coffee mornings via Zoom
occasional bonus interviews with other textile artists

I hope you’ll join us. In the meantime you can try one of my instant access tutorials.

Face-to-face workshops

At Made and Making studio, Hassocks, East Sussex or join me for private workshop from my garden studio, Brighton

Join me for an in-person workshop for relaxed and enjoyable textile art workshops. They’re a chance for you to put aside the stresses of daily life, develop new skills and immerse yourself in the creative process, with exciting results.

I run my workshops at Made and Making, in Hassocks, East Sussex. The studio is spacious and bright and is set in the South Downs Nurseries and Garden Centre, with free parking. Spaces are limited to eight per class.

Address: Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks, West Sussex BN6 9LY

You can also choose a private workshop for 2 in my garden studio in Brighton, East Sussex

If you would like to find out more about private workshops please contact me on hello@elliehipkinart.com

Private workshop for 2 people - Garden Studio

Come and join me in my garden studio exploring textile mixed media techniques.

In the morning we will explore applying textile paints directly onto natural fabrics, create textual marks and use real plants and objects to create a range of botanical imprints, creating a painted textual abstract background.

In the afternoon we’ll be adding free motion embroidery. First building your confidence on practice pieces and sketching. You’ll then add texture and movement to your artwork through free motion embroidery.

All materials are provided, but please bring an apron. You are also welcome to bring your own objects from nature to print with.

Dates: Please contact to arrange a date that works for you. Week days and Saturdays (no Sundays).

Time: 10am – 3:30pm

Cost: £190 for 2 people (£95 per person)

Contact me: hello@elliehipkinart.com

Textile Art Summer School - Made and Making

A Week of Creative Play 🎨✨

Come and spend a blissful week immersing yourself in the world of textile mixed media art! This isn’t a rigid, structured course—it’s all about creative freedom, playful experimentation, and discovering new ways to bring texture, colour, and stitch together in your own unique way.

Across five relaxed and inspiring days, you’ll explore a variety of mixed media techniques, layering paint, fabric, and embroidery to create beautifully textured abstract artworks. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned creative, this summer school is your chance to experiment, build confidence, and spark new ideas—all with Ellie’s guidance and encouragement along the way.

Each morning, Ellie will introduce a new technique with a demonstration, then the rest of the day is yours to explore, play, and make it your own. There’s no pressure to get it ‘right’—just a chance to experiment, combine ideas, and build up a collection of mini artworks. Throughout the week, you’ll be able to keep adding to your pieces, layering techniques and developing your own artistic voice.

All Materials are included, but please bring an apron.

Optional: You may wish to bring a sketchbook if you would like to keep your week’s work in a sketchbook format. You are also welcome to bring your own hand embroidery threads or botanicals you would like to use for printing.

Date: 9th & 13th June 2025
Mon-Thurs: 10am – 3pm
Friday: 10am – 2pm

Cost: £499

Textile art: two-day course - Made and Making

This will be a playful two days exploring textile mixed media techniques.

Day 1: This will be a playful day spent exploring and experimenting. You’ll learn how to apply textile paints directly onto natural fabrics, create textual marks and use real plants and objects to create a range of monoprinting effects. Creating a painted textural abstract background with stunning natural imprints with plants and objects.

Day 2: the second day is all about adding free motion embroidery. First building your confidence on practice pieces, you’ll then add texture and movement to your artwork through free motion embroidery. You may also choose to add appliqué and hand embroidery. We will end the course by viewing all the finished pieces, with tips for framing your work.

All materials are provided, but please bring an apron. You are also welcome to bring your own objects from nature to print with.

Next date: 29th & 30th March 2025

Time: 10:30am – 3:30pm both days

Cost: £185

Monoprinting with embroidery workshop - Made and Making

Discover the magic of monoprinting with real plants and flowers, and then learn how to use free motion embroidery to add depth and texture to your picture – you’ll be amazed by the results. No experience is required for this enjoyable workshop, and you will leave with a 30cm x 30cm original piece of textile art.

All materials are provided, but please bring an apron.

Date: 9th March 2025

Time: 10:30am – 3:30pm

Cost: £95 per person

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