September 2020 is going to go to our history as being so unpredictable in regards of planing and trying to balance between happiness of school start with worried what will happened next. It is important to not loose our positive view to life and continue working even it is many sad things happening due to Covid-19. But we are ready and we want you to give as much great creative and mindful activities as possible because we believe in art. New workshops we would like to introduce you today :
Fiorella macrame workshops
Our team is growing and Fiorella Boho Vibes Craft ladies will show you how to make this lovely Plant Pot hanger so don’t miss and book your session.
Mindfulness drawing session mid morning from 11am-12.30pm refreshments provided from Willow Bough Tea Room. We will find the peace with our mind and enjoy calm time creating. Booking is essential
We are happy to announce that our Summer Art and Music camp is open for bookings. We will start from 21st of July till August 12th. Also we would like to let you know that in this difficult time with Covid-19. We are flowing all regulations and preparing our studio to be clean and more spacious for children to be in. However because summer is great for being more outdoors than indoors. Art lessons will be outside the studio in Abbey Mills area and if it rains we can open our double doors and put the table half outside half inside because we have little roof on the entrance or be on the stage under the roof in Abbey Mills. If it is indoors we will open double doors and classes will be done in half outdoor space. We will provide with sanitiser for hands and you can wash hands in the sink. Also all children will have their own water bottles and pack lunch. However we would like that you would sign the letter to be assure you understand all the risk and agree with our procedures.
We trying our best to keep everyone safe and enjoy the day at our studio so let’s work together to make our children Safe, healthy and Happy.
I would like to introduce you our new online art course with Art supply box that you will enjoy with your kids at home. You can join the lessons any time you feel and work on each activity follow by art theory and art history video also video that will show step by step working with me together and pdf files that will give you all information you need if you feel you need more understanding of the process of creating the artwork. ? 5 art lesson will include art theory and history and two creative activities related to the provided information. One activity is for age 4-7 year old or beginners and second activity is for 8 year olds and above or who love challenge themselves for more.
This video explains and show you how to use air dry clay with mould shapes and how to paint with chalk paint. For any round surface when you sticking the moulds would be good to use UHU all purpose glue and hold for 5min when glue got sturdy. After painting the pot and mould with paint wait till paint will dry and with masking tape stick the mould to hold till it drys through the night because air dry clay when it dries it shrinks and might get out of the surface or crack. but that is not a big problem you can leave it as it if your aiming for old rustic look or you can fill it with hot glue. After all dry use protector like varnish or wax to go around the pot. I would recommend for outdoor use the varnish and for indoor wax.
For this project I use mermaid and classic elements moulds if you like the look you can purchase mermaid moulds at our store http://www.beecreativearthub.com/product/sea-sisters/
air dry clay http://www.beecreativearthub.com/product/air-dry-clay/
To make the table form scratch or from old to new before starting make a measurements of what sizes and high you need. For this project I used table top from old table that we got from one local pub that was closed. It was solid wood table top that we cut to the sizes we needed. After that we sanded and made ready for painting. For the Legs we wanted to use modern metal frame that we order from online shop. You can find lots of options you want for your table we suggest to do your research. I did use Fairy Chic Chalk Paint to cover up all the table and decorated top with gold foil leafs. to match the table top with legs I spray the legs half way with gold spray paint. Then I painted the top with matt finish varnish and last screw-in the legs. Try it yourself hope it will inspires you to change your old table to new.
Being an artist and love to wear lots of accessories I was having hard time to organise my jewellery box. I was getting bigger and bigger jewellery boxes but every time was the same tangle necklaces issue. when I got the idea! If necklace would be hanging it would work much better and I could see what I have. This how this hanger was born. I found the cupboard door and some handles I bought on sale. Then I looked at my interior design and match the colours I have around which was blue till and green. I you look at colouring wheel it is always good to look for contrast colours which means opposite colours that will compliment the colours you have and will give a great effect so I choose redish pink colour. All tutorial you can watch at our Youtube Channel Bee Creative Art Hub.
Free tutorial how to make jewellery hanger
To make this project you will need:
cupboard door
three handles
IOD transfer of your choice
IOD stamps like Bohemia
Fairy chic chalk paint of your choice but I used for
back ground Lorelei
Ariel
Tiana
for frame Calypso
Maraja
dry brush onto with Tiana
for stamping I use Doria and Calypso
to seal it all and before putting the IOD transfer I used Matt finish varnish
I wish you great time creating your hanger and lets upcycle the world.
I love this time of the year, when it gets dark and we spend more time indoors meeting friends and family. This is special time to reflect your year, what was done, what you achieved or would like to do more. When I look back of my year I always thank myself of things I done and feel very grateful what I have. What I love most is the moment I go to my attic and take out Christmas boxes look through decorations and that history I am building with my family and my children. We have lots of made things that we always happy to see again on our Christmas tree and around the house. I think Christmas should be about family and history we build together, reflecting to ourself and others and enjoy the best of us. That is way this year I would like to promote more sustainable Christmas, to look through things we have maybe change or update by just painting over or make it out of things that we have around the house. At this time of age when we consume so much I would like to think also about the planet as it is the home not just for humans but for all living beings. So hope you enjoy our video that we made with my daughter Joana. Have a wonderful Christmas.
Personalised and handmade gifts are always a lot more special to the recipient. Here at Bee Creative Art Hub we always think about up-cycling old furniture and making things from scratch to be kinder to our environment. Below you can find information and instructions on how to create your own personalised gifts. You can also look at the pictures of our own designs for ideas.
Step 1- Take your plain set of coasters and pick a colour that you would like to paint them. We recommend using a chalky finish furniture paint which helps give the coaster a vintage and worn look later on.
Step 2- Once the paint dries, you can either take a different colour and dry brush the coasters to age them or simply take some sandpaper and sand away the paint a little bit.
Step 3- Now its time to pick your stamps; apply ink to your chosen design and gently press it down on your coasters. You can use multiple ink colours depending on the kind of design that you’re going for.
Step 4- You can now add a bit of metallic non-famishing wax gilt to make your coasters shine and catch light in some areas. This step is optional.
Step 5- Finally you can add some finishing wax. Use metallic for a slightly pearly finish or clear for a more toned down look.
Finished coaster
2) Tote Bag
What you will need:
-A plain tote bag
-Your choice of IOD stamps
-Fabric paint or chalky finish furniture paint diluted with water (any colour you like)
-Metallic fabric paint (any colour you like)
Steps to decorate the bag
Method:
Step 1- Take your plain tote bag and decide whether you want to paint the edges or leave them plain.
Step 2- Once you’ve done this you can start choosing you stamps and using fabric paint to print your design on the bag.
Step 3- If you like, you can add some metallic fabric paint to your design to make it stand out.
Step 4- Let the paint dry and then iron the bag to seal in the paint.
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3) Tea towels
What you will need:
-A plain tea towel
-IOD ink-Your choice of stamps
Method:
Step 1- Plan the design that you want to put on your tea towel and choose your stamps.
Step 2- Apply the IOD ink to your stamps and then print your design on.
Step 3- Iron the tea towel to seal in the ink.
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4) Pillowcase
What you will need:
-A plain pillowcase
-Your choice of stamps
-Chalky finish furniture paint ( diluted if necessary)
-IOD ink
Method:
Step 1- Plan your design and pick your stamps.
Step 2- Start applying paint or ink to your stamps and printing your design.
Step 3- Iron the pillowcase to seal the design.
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5) Upcycled chair
What you will need:
-An old chair (preferably prep and paint it beforehand)
-Some plain fabric
-IOD ink
-Fabric paint
Method:
Step 1- Paint and prep your chair. You can later sand some of the paint off to make it look worn and vintage.
Step 2- Swap the old fabric of the seat for some new plain fabric.
Step 3- Plan which stamps you are going to use.
Step 4- Apply ink to your stamps and start printing directly onto the fabric. You can use fabric paint for accents.
When it comes to birthday party all parents have been thinking :” How to do it, stress free, fun for kids and less money?” Well, let’s talk about money. I myself have two children in my family and I try doing parties all ways at home at halls at farm at restaurant at the art studio and one thing I learn it all cost the same from £100 to £250 but when we living busy stressful life working full time and juggling around after school clubs and activities to plan a party is taking your time that you could spend with your family. So why not to trust people who is doing it for years and can do everything for you like thinking of the activities decorating the space offering food and even all child will go with they own made gift home. The only thing you need to do is bring cake but even that could be arraigned and come relax and happy to celebrate. Our parties are held in art studio which is located in very nice place Merton Abbey Mills we have lots of option to choose from Karaoke party to pottery or canvas painting even video making. Next door we have many restaurant to choose from Willow Bough tea room afternoon teas to home made pizza to waffles or more. Our studio is small but cozy it can handle from 5 to 12 children. Honestly small is better as you can enjoy spending quality time talking with parents and children. For bookings and date availability go to our website Birthday parties and click book now or just email us info@beecreativearthub.com
