Thoughtfully Crafted Workshops for All Abilities
Learn new skills, meet people, and enjoy making art.
Located at Woodmill, Southampton on the River Itchen.
Woodmill Art Studio is run by local artists Louise Ørsted Jensen and Rachael Clark.
Together, we bring experience across painting, printmaking, mixed media and performance art. Our workshops combine practical techniques with creative exploration, whether focusing on a single process or experimenting across a range of materials.
Held in the light-filled top room at Woodmill, our sessions are welcoming, inspiring and designed to help everyone leave with artwork they're proud of, greater creative confidence, and new skills to build on.
Upcoming Workshops
Dive into the captivating world of printmaking with our Lino Printing Workshop focusing on shading and contrast! Discover the joy of transforming simple designs into compelling artwork.
Create stunning lino prints by learning expert shading and contrast techniques.
Led by an experienced artist passionate about printmaking.
All materials included—just bring your creativity!
This workshop is perfect for building a new skill, expressing creativity, and connecting with fellow art enthusiasts.
Dive into a unique creative experience with our Underwater Inks Workshop! Explore the ways ink behaves beneath the surface of water, creating flowing patterns, unexpected textures, and beautiful abstract effects.
During the workshop, you’ll experiment with different inks, brush techniques and colours. We will also guide you through special techniques such as salts, masking fluids and alcohol while discovering how movement, water, and gravity can shape your artwork. No previous artistic experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to get a little experimental.
Come along, have fun, and create something completely your own!
Pen & Ink Bird Illustration Workshop
Woodmill Coffee & Kitchen, Southampton
Wednesday September 16th | 7.30pm – 9.30pm
£25 per person
Join us for an evening of creative drawing as you create your own expressive bird illustration using flowing ink washes and intricate pen patterns.
During the workshop, you'll explore how to build a bird using loose layers of ink before adding texture, detail and personality with fine-line pen work. We'll experiment with mark-making, feather patterns, botanical elements and decorative details to create a striking contemporary illustration that's completely unique to you.
You'll be guided through each stage of the process, from creating soft, atmospheric ink backgrounds to adding bold linework and intricate pattern. Whether you prefer realistic birds or a more imaginative, stylised approach, you'll leave with an artwork that's full of character.
This relaxed workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as anyone looking to develop their illustration or mixed-media skills.
What's Included
A 2-hour guided workshop
All materials and equipment provided
Professional watercolour inks and fine-liner pens to use during the session
High-quality watercolour paper for your finished artwork
Step-by-step guidance throughout
No experience necessary
Workshop Details
Location: Woodmill Coffee & Kitchen, Southampton
Date: Wednesday 16th September
Time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Price: £25 per person
Join us at Woodmill Art Studio to learn the art of jigsaw lino printing! The theme will be botanicals and you will get to experiment with both rainbow inking and jigsaw techniques to bring your design to live.
No experience or preparation needed but should you wish to bring an image of a favourite plant with you, then we can guide you through how to translate that into a lino-friendly design!
What’s included
All materials and equipment are provided. Just bring yourself — and clothes you don’t mind getting lino ink on if you have an accidental spillage!
Woodmill Coffee & Kitchen, Southampton
Wednesday 23rd September
6.30pm–9.30pm
£30 per person
Places are limited to keep the workshop relaxed and allow plenty of individual guidance.
Previous workshops
Words from our workshop community
Get in touch
We run our workshops at Woodmill Coffee Kitchen. To find out more, get in touch at woodmillartstudio@gmail.com, fill in the form below or DM us on Instagram.