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Lino Cutting Weekend Workshop – Jigsaw and Multi Block Lino Printing Techniques Curious about lino cutting & want to create bold, satisfying prints? This friendly, hands on 2 day workshop taught by professional printed textile designer Nicolette Tabram is the perfect starting point for beginners & a great next step for anyone with a little experience who would like to explore relief printmaking in more depth. Over 2 days you will learn how to create multi colour lino prints using two classic approaches: jigsaw printing (where one block is cut into pieces and inked in different colours) & 2 colour repeat printing using the multi block method. Nicolette will guide you through the process step by step, with plenty of time to practise, experiment & build confidence. Pre prepared designs will be available on the day, or bring your own designs to work from. You will be supported through carving, inking & printing your own lino blocks, producing a small collection of unique prints to take home. When booking, please choose with or without starter kit . This is ideal if you would like to continue lino cutting at home & includes everything you need in a handy box (RRP £34.99) The fee includes use of colour paints and extra lino with the option to buy a starter kit. If you already have your own lino cutting tools, please bring them along. Contains: - Lino Cutter Set (2 handles, 6 blades) - black printing ink tube - Block printing lino roller 60mm - 2x Easy Cut lino block - A5 all-media cartridge paper pad - Inking surface - A5 storage box If you catch the lino printing bug, we stock all the supplies you need in the shop, so you can keep going at home. This workshop is beginner friendly, so no experience is necessary. Nicolette teaches regularly at Bus Stop she is a professional printed textile designer & lives in Hastings www.nicolettetabram.co.uk Date: Saturday 16 May – Sunday 17 May Time: 10:30am – 3:30pm (with one hour lunch) Location: Bus Stop Studios, 53 London Road, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 6AY Price: £95 standard / £80 reduced low income rate (without starter kit) Price: £130 standard / £115 reduced low income rate (with starter kit) We offer a reduced rate for those on low incomes. If you are able to pay the standard fee, this helps support our tutors and makes classes more accessible to everyone. Please check our T&Cs before booking Please be aware this class involves the use of blades so will not be suitable for young learners

Natural Yarn Dyeing Workshop - Dye Your Own Yarn Love yarn, colour, and making something completely unique? This friendly, hands on workshop taught by Tara Macdonald, Natural Dyer, introduces you to the basics of natural dyeing, with plenty of time to experiment and build your own palette. Natural dyeing is a traditional way of colouring fibres using plant based and natural materials. It is full of surprises, subtle shifts, and beautiful variation, which makes it perfect for anyone who enjoys the process as much as the finished result. If you knit, crochet, or embroider, you will go home with yarn that is truly your own, ready to use in your next project. Over the session, you will learn how to prepare wool yarn for dyeing, create dye pots, and develop a rainbow of colours. Tara will guide you through the process step by step, showing you how to build shades and tones, and how to care for your yarn afterwards so your colours stay looking their best. You will be dyeing wool yarn, with a choice of thickness on the day, 2 ply or DK, depending on whether you would like to use your yarn for embroidery, knitting, or crochet. 2 ply is perfect for embroidery, especially techniques such as crewelwork or canvas work, while DK is a great option if you are planning to knit or crochet with your finished yarn. You will leave with a set of dyed mini skeins to take home, plus an instruction leaflet so you can repeat the process again. Tara Macdonald is one of our regular tutors at Bus Stop Studios. A Natural Dyer based in East Sussex, she creates beautifully coloured yarns and textiles using traditional, plant based processes all from her garden, and teaches workshops with a warm, practical approach. Find out more at: www.taramacdonald.co.uk. This workshop is beginner friendly, so no experience is necessary. All materials and tools are provided, and all material costs are included in the fee. Places are limited to keep the group small. Date: Friday 24 April 2026 Time: 10am - 1pm Location: Bus Stop Studios, 53 London Road, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 6AY Price: £55 standard / £50 reduced low income rate We offer a reduced rate for those on low incomes. If you are able to pay the standard fee, this helps support our tutors and makes classes more accessible to everyone. Please check our T&Cs before booking

Natural Yarn Dyeing Workshop - Dye Your Own Yarn Love yarn, colour, and making something completely unique? This friendly, hands on workshop taught by Tara Macdonald, Natural Dyer, introduces you to the basics of natural dyeing, with plenty of time to experiment and build your own palette. Natural dyeing is a traditional way of colouring fibres using plant based and natural materials. It is full of surprises, subtle shifts, and beautiful variation, which makes it perfect for anyone who enjoys the process as much as the finished result. If you knit, crochet, or embroider, you will go home with yarn that is truly your own, ready to use in your next project. Over the session, you will learn how to prepare wool yarn for dyeing, create dye pots, and develop a rainbow of colours. Tara will guide you through the process step by step, showing you how to build shades and tones, and how to care for your yarn afterwards so your colours stay looking their best. You will be dyeing wool yarn, with a choice of thickness on the day, 2 ply or DK, depending on whether you would like to use your yarn for embroidery, knitting, or crochet. 2 ply is perfect for embroidery, especially techniques such as crewelwork or canvas work, while DK is a great option if you are planning to knit or crochet with your finished yarn. You will leave with a set of dyed mini skeins to take home, plus an instruction leaflet so you can repeat the process again. Tara Macdonald is one of our regular tutors at Bus Stop Studios. A Natural Dyer based in East Sussex, she creates beautifully coloured yarns and textiles using traditional, plant based processes all from her garden, and teaches workshops with a warm, practical approach. Find out more at: www.taramacdonald.co.uk. This workshop is beginner friendly, so no experience is necessary. All materials and tools are provided, and all material costs are included in the fee. Places are limited to keep the group small. Date: Friday 24 April 2026 Time: 10am - 1pm Location: Bus Stop Studios, 53 London Road, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 6AY Price: £55 standard / £50 reduced low income rate We offer a reduced rate for those on low incomes. If you are able to pay the standard fee, this helps support our tutors and makes classes more accessible to everyone. Please check our T&Cs before booking

Mend & Make Do: A Day of Visible Mending Saturday 23rd May 2026, 10:30am – 3:30pm Bus Stop Studios, 53 London Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6AY Join embroidery artist and Bus Stop Studios founder Amy Burt (aka Lady B Embroidery) for a full-day workshop dedicated to the art of visible mending. Learn to repair, revive, and reimagine your favourite garments with hand-stitched charm and creative flair. In this relaxed and friendly class, you’ll explore a range of decorative and practical techniques to patch, darn, and stitch new life into well-loved clothes—whether it’s denim, knitwear, or kids’ clothes. Perfect for beginners and confident stitchers alike. We’ll cover: - Sashiko-inspired patching and decorative stitches - Hand darning techniques for knitwear - Mending Delicate Fabric All with a sustainable, slow-fashion approach. What’s Included: - Full-day workshop (10:30am–4:30pm) with one hour for lunch - Expert tuition with Amy - All materials provided: threads, patches, hoops, sample fabric, darning mushrooms, needles - A take-home repair kit to keep you stitching beyond the studio Bring up to 3 garments to mend (at least one knitwear & one regular clothing) You're welcome to bring your own sewing kit, threads, or favourite fabrics too Workshop Schedule: 10:30:–1:00 – Patching & sashiko stitching 12:30 - 1:30 – Lunch break (BYO or pop out locally) 1:30–3:30 – Darning for knitwear plus extra techniques if time About Your Tutor Amy is a qualified Hand Embroidery Artist and Tutor who has taught for the Royal School of Needlework since 2016. She has worked for fashion houses including Alexander McQueen, Erdem, and Ralph & Russo, and was part of the RSN team that embroidered the robes for King Charles III’s Coronation. More info: www.ladybembroidery.co.uk Pricing: Standard Fee: £70 Low-Income Rate: £60 If you're able to pay the standard fee, this helps support our tutors and makes our classes more accessible. Please choose the price that feels right for your circumstances. Class sizes are kept small to ensure plenty of individual support in a warm, welcoming environment. Please read our Terms & Conditions before booking.

Intro to Blackwork Embroidery: Beginners Workshop Curious about blackwork embroidery & want to try it in a single day? This beginner friendly workshop taught by embroidery tutor Amy Burt introduces you to the core techniques of blackwork, a counted thread style known for its crisp lines, repeating patterns & geometric fills. Blackwork is sometimes also known as Spanish work. It became fashionable in England during the Tudor period, influenced by Spanish textiles & popularised through Catherine of Aragon’s Spanish court. Traditionally stitched in black thread on white linen, blackwork was first used to decorate clothing & household textiles, & has since evolved into a rich embroidery style with endless pattern possibilities. Over the day, you will learn how to work to create neat & even stitches, build patterns using classic motifs & fills. You will be taught a selection of classic blackwork stitches, all worked using DMC stranded cotton on white counted linen thread. Stitches learnt include hexagonal lozenge, tulip stitch, & open zig zag, as well as chain stitch & stem stitch. You will work on a guided design to practise each technique, & learn how to start & finish cleanly so your stitching looks polished. Each technique will be demonstrated & practised, with plenty of time to get comfortable with the method. By the end of the day, you will have a finished sample to take home & the skills to continue blackwork embroidery in your own projects. This workshop is designed for beginners, so no experience is necessary. All materials & tools are provided, including your embroidery hoop, fabric, threads, needles & pattern. All material costs are included in the fee. Amy is a professional hand embroidery artist & trained Royal School of Needlework tutor. She has been teaching for over 10 years & worked as a haute couture embroiderer for McQueen, Erdem, & Ralph & Russo. She contributed embroidery to King Charles III’s Coronation & has exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts. www.ladybembroidery.co.uk Date: Saturday 9 May 2026 Time: 10:30am to 4:30pm Location: Bus Stop Studios, 53 London Road, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 6AY Price: £70 standard / £55 reduced low income rate We offer a reduced rate for those on low incomes. If you are able to pay the standard fee, this helps support our tutors & makes classes more accessible to everyone. Please check our T&Cs before booking

Festival Pom-Pom Headdress Workshop Get ready for festival season with award-winning knitwear designer Katie Jones at Bus Stop Studios. In this fun and creative session you’ll learn how to make a bold pom pom headdress, perfect for festivals, parties, parades, and dressing up. Katie will guide you through the process of making and assembling pom poms in a variety of sizes and colours, before bringing them together into a joyful headdress design. Choose any colour palette you like, or go for a fully green headdress, perfect for Jack in the Green. You’ll leave with a unique headpiece that reflects your own style, and one you can wear again and again. Katie will also be bringing along her amazing stash of yarn to make sure there’s plenty of choice for every taste. This relaxed day workshop includes all materials. Price: More information coming soon. We offer a reduced rate for those on low incomes. If you are able to pay the standard fee, this helps support our tutors and makes our classes more accessible to everyone. Please choose the price that feels right for your circumstances. Small class size. Advance booking essential. Please remember to check our Terms and Conditions before booking. Date and time: Saturday 2nd May 2026, 10:30am to 3:30pm Location: Bus Stop Studios, 53 London Road, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 6AY

Paper Flower Wall Hanging Workshop Award winning designer maker Laura Reed returns to Bus Stop Studios for a brand new workshop, Paper Floristry Wall Hanging Workshop. In this session you will create paper flowers and learn techniques for shaping, building and styling your blooms into a finished wall hanging, perfect for adding a bit of colour to your home or making as a thoughtful handmade gift. Laura’s workshops are welcoming, relaxed and suitable for beginners, with plenty of guidance throughout. All materials and tools will be provided on the day, just come as you are. All material costs are included in the fee. More information is coming soon. If you would like to reserve a spot, please email hello@busstopstudios.com and we will be in touch as soon as booking goes live. www.laurareeddesign.co.uk Date Sunday 10 May 2026 Time 10:30am to 3:30pm Location Bus Stop Studios 53 London Road St Leonards on Sea TN37 6AY Price More information coming soon. We keep our class sizes small to make sure everyone receives plenty of support. Please remember to check our Terms and Conditions before booking.

Canva for Beginners Course This six week course is ideal for anyone who wants to create marketing materials, social media content, simple websites, presentations and videos using Canva. No previous experience is needed, just curiosity and a laptop. Who this course is for Perfect for small business owners who want to design their own branding, anyone wishing to improve digital confidence, or those curious about Canva. You will learn in a friendly judgement free space where questions are encouraged and experimentation is celebrated! Course Content Week 1: Getting Started Navigating Canva, uploading assets, exploring templates, file formats, basic photo editing. Week 2: Flyers and Posters Layout, alignment, hierarchy, colour choices, grids, adding illustrations and icons. Week 3: Presentations Structuring content, using transitions, animations, collaboration and exporting slides. Week 4: Simple Websites Using Canva Websites, working with sections, links, multimedia, checking responsiveness, publishing. Week 5: Video Creation Trimming clips, using stock content, adding text and transitions, exporting for platforms. Week 6: Social Media Design Designing for Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, resizing tools, creating templates, scheduling posts. By the end of the course you will be able to ● Navigate Canva confidently ● Apply clear design principles ● Create digital and print assets ● Build basic websites and videos ● Design branded social media content Course Overview Duration: 6 weeks Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm Starts: 14th April - 19th May 2026 Bring: Your own laptop Location: Bus Stop Studios, St Leonards on Sea Price: £125 standard, £100 low income We offer a reduced rate for those on low incomes. If you are able to pay the standard fee, this supports our tutors and keeps classes accessible. Please choose the price that feels right for your circumstances. Sarah is a creative facilitator and project manager with over ten years of experience supporting communities and creatives. They bring a practical hands on approach to digital design, drawing on work across charities, grassroots organisations and creative industries in London and Hastings. Their teaching focuses on confidence building, practical learning and helping people use Canva to bring ideas to life. We keep our class sizes small to make sure everyone receives plenty of support, and this course is limited to eight people. Please remember to check our Terms and Conditions before booking.

Dive into Embroidery: Beginners Workshop Ever wanted to have a go at embroidery and can't commit to a course? This is a fun one day workshop taught by embroidery tutor Amy Burt, that introduces you to some of the core embroidery stitches as well as learning some fun extras. You'll work on a playful, contemporary design featuring a diver making a splash, complete with flowing water and colourful details. Over the course of the day, you'll explore essential embroidery stitches including running stitch, back stitch, whipped stitch, French knots, chain stitch, applique, beading, and woven wheels. You'll also learn how to add sequins and work with leather applique to create texture and interest in your piece. Working on linen with a pre-printed design, you'll build confidence and skills as you bring this cheerful scene to life, stitch by stitch. Each technique will be demonstrated and practised, giving you plenty of time to master the basics. By the end of the day, you'll have completed your own embroidered piece to take home and the skills to continue your creative journey. This workshop is designed for beginners, so no experience is necessary. All materials and tools are provided, including your embroidery hoop, linen, threads, beads, sequins, leather, and needles. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn something new. All material costs are included in the fee. Amy is a professional hand embroidery artist and trained Royal School of Needlework tutor. She has been teaching for over 10 years and spent many years working as a haute couture embroiderer in the fashion industry for McQueen, Erdem, and Ralph & Russo. She was part of the team working on King Charles III's Coronation embroidery and has exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts. www.ladybembroidery.co.uk Date: Saturday 28 March 2026 Time: 10:30am to 3:30pm Location: Bus Stop Studios, 53 London Road, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 6AY Price: £70 standard / £55 reduced low income rate We offer a reduced rate for those on low incomes. If you are able to pay the standard fee, this helps support our tutors and makes classes more accessible to everyone. We keep class sizes small to ensure everyone receives plenty of support. This workshop is limited to eight people and will require a minimum number of bookings to run. Please check our Terms and Conditions before booking.

Hand Embroidery Evening Course Join us every Wednesday evening for a relaxing & fun hand embroidery course led by Bus Stop Studios founder Amy Burt, aka Lady B Embroidery. Whether you're a total beginner or returning to build on your skills, this friendly, mixed-level group is the perfect place to learn, stitch and share ideas. You can choose to: Book a half term of 6 lessons (first half only) Or the full 12-week term for a deeper dive into technique and projects – best value! Each student is supported to work at their own pace. You can follow a structured course with Amy, or develop your own project with her help and advice. Course options include: - Intro to Embroidery – Learn the core stitches - Raised & Textured Embroidery – Padding, layering, & 3D effects - Fashion & Couture Embroidery – Beading, tambour & advanced techniques - Silk Shading – Learn the art of thread painting - Goldwork Embroidery – Traditional metal thread techniques - Blackwork Embroidery – Intricate monochrome patterns and filling stitches - Whitework Embroidery – Delicate white-on-white techniques - Alternatively, bring your own design ideas and develop them week by week. Amy is trained in over 25 embroidery techniques and loves a challenge! When booking, please let us know your level and what you'd like to focus on. Materials: Purchase what you need in class at a discounted rate, or request a materials list to bring your own. This is a mixed-level group with a lovely combination of returning students & new faces. Absolute beginners are very welcome, no experience needed. Amy is the owner of Bus Stop Studios & a qualified hand embroidery artist and tutor based in St Leonards-on-Sea. She has taught at the Royal School of Needlework since 2016 & worked for London fashion houses including Alexander McQueen, Erdem & Ralph & Russo. She contributed to the embroidery for King Charles III's Coronation. www.ladybembroidery.co.uk Weds, 6:30pm - 8:30pm 15 April - 8 July 2026 (No class 27 May for half term) Bus Stop Studios, 53 London Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6AY Pricing: We offer a reduced rate for those on low incomes. If you can pay the standard fee, it helps support our tutors and keeps classes accessible. Please choose the price that feels right for your circumstances. Standard Full Term: £195 Standard Half Term: £120 Reduced Full Term: £165 Reduced Half Term: £95 Class sizes are kept small (6 spots) ensure lots of individual support - please read our T&C's

Hand Embroidery Weds Morning Course Join us every Wednesday morning for a relaxing & fun hand embroidery course led by Bus Stop Studios founder Amy Burt, aka Lady B Embroidery. Whether you're a total beginner or returning to build on your skills, this friendly, mixed-level group is the perfect place to learn, stitch and share ideas. You can choose to: Book a half term of 6 lessons (first half only) Or the full 12-week term for a deeper dive into technique and projects – best value! Each student is supported to work at their own pace. You can follow a structured course with Amy, or develop your own project with her help and advice. Course options include: - Intro to Embroidery – Learn the core stitches - Raised & Textured Embroidery – Padding, layering, & 3D effects - Fashion & Couture Embroidery – Beading, tambour & advanced techniques - Silk Shading – Learn the art of thread painting - Goldwork Embroidery – Traditional metal thread techniques - Blackwork Embroidery – Intricate monochrome patterns and filling stitches - Whitework Embroidery – Delicate white-on-white techniques - Alternatively, bring your own design ideas and develop them week by week. Amy is trained in over 25 embroidery techniques and loves a challenge! When booking, please let us know your level and what you'd like to focus on. Materials: Purchase what you need in class at a discounted rate, or request a materials list to bring your own. This is a mixed-level group with a lovely combination of returning students & new faces. Absolute beginners are very welcome, no experience needed. Amy is the owner of Bus Stop Studios & a qualified hand embroidery artist and tutor based in St Leonards-on-Sea. She has taught at the Royal School of Needlework since 2016 & worked for London fashion houses including Alexander McQueen, Erdem & Ralph & Russo. She contributed to the embroidery for King Charles III's Coronation. www.ladybembroidery.co.uk Weds, 10:30am - 12:30 pm 15 April - 8 July 2026 (No class 27 May for half term) Bus Stop Studios, 53 London Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6AY Pricing: We offer a reduced rate for those on low incomes. If you can pay the standard fee, it helps support our tutors and keeps classes accessible. Please choose the price that feels right for your circumstances. Standard Full Term: £195 Standard Half Term: £120 Reduced Full Term: £165 Reduced Half Term: £95 Class sizes are kept small ensure lots of individual support - please read our T&C's

Evening Knitting School with Katie Jones Mondays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Starting 5th January - 9th February 2026 Come stitch up some cosy joy this winter with renowned knit and crochet designer Katie Jones, a regular tutor at Bus Stop Studios, where she also leads our regular crochet classes and seasonal workshops. This relaxed, friendly course is perfect for absolute beginners and confident improvers alike. Whether you’re picking up needles for the first time or ready to build on the basics, Katie will guide you through everything you need to gain confidence and enjoy the meditative magic of knitting. What You’ll Learn Beginners will cover: - Casting on and binding off - Knit & purl stitches - Working in rows - Simple shaping and fixing mistakes - Yarn types, needle sizes & tension - Reading a basic pattern Improvers can explore: - Textured stitch patterns (like seed stitch, ribbing, or lace) - Colour play and combining yarns - Customising shapes - Troubleshooting patterns Materials Basic yarn and materials are provided. The course price includes a small materials fee. Want to bring your own colours? We’ll send you a material's list, but remember we have lovely range of yarn and haberdashery in the Bus Stop Studios shop Please let us know your skill level when booking so we can tailor the sessions to suit everyone. Course Schedule Mondays, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Dates: 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th January 2nd, 9th February (6 sessions total) Held at: Bus Stop Studios, St Leonards-on-Sea We offer a reduced rate for those on low incomes. If you are able to pay the standard fee, this helps support our tutors and makes our classes more accessible to everyone. Please choose the price that feels right for your circumstances. Standard fee: £120 Low income rate: £95 This is a small-group class with limited places, so early booking is essential. Please read our Terms & Conditions before booking.