HAPPENINGS
Led by the Seasons
Vigour and Skills: Tithe Barn take over
Step into a world of creativity, passion, and artistry with Vigour and Skills, the leaders in artisanal craftmanship. Join us at Thyme for an exclusive weekend pop-up event from Friday the 1st to Sunday 3rd of September.
Vigour and Skills: An Introduction to Distilling Hydrosols with Saskia Marjoram
This day is for anyone who wants to learn about distilling plants using a copper alembic still and is suitable for those wanting to learn more about the healing properties of hydrosols from beginners to herbal professionals.
We will cover the basic practicalities of distilling, how you might use hydrosols and the specific properties of some of the more commonly used ones.
You will smell and taste various hydrosols and compare their characteristics, their energetic and healing properties.
Vigour and Skills: Make a Leather Clutch bag with Georgie Tym
Come and enjoy absorbing leather crafting for a mindful experience crafting with your hands. Learn directly from Leathersmith and London College of Fashion Lecturer, Georgie Tym, as she guides you, making a classic hand stitched vegetable tanned leather clutch with a raw edge and removable cross body strap
Vigour and Skills: Leather Craft with Rosanna Clare
In just a few hours, learn how to mark, cut, hole punch and hand stitch your very own hand stitched bi-fold leather wallet. You will get to choose from a range of leather & thread colours and even personalise your item with embossed initials for that finishing touch
Vigour and Skills: Botanical Painting with Fiona Chivers
Join artist Fiona Chivers for a serene day of creative painting.
She will be sharing techniques and top tips. You will be using a range of watercolours and inks and papers. We will explore the art of capturing movement and flow.
During the morning we will delve into colour and composition inspired by the life and landscape of Thyme England. For the afternoon we will use what we have learnt to create your very own masterpiece.