Coach House Studio

A space for creative exploration, play and development.

We are passionate about art and we are delighted to invite you to our new Coach House Studio on Bellevue Terrace, Malvern. 28 Bellevue Terrace, Great Malvern, WR144PZ (just along from Alturo Lounge)

Day Workshops

Friday 18th July 2025 10-5pm

Design your own batik artwork, draw from life and translate it into this ancient textile medium. With expert guidance and patience 'M'will guide you through this complex layering process, using melted wax and dyes. This workshop is aimed at beginners and those wanting to improve their skills using the ancient Indonesian art form


£95 including refreshments.

Experimental drawing

Saturday April 12 th 2025 10-4pm

Using natural forms as our focus you will start with a series of fun and fast drawing exercises before experimenting with different mediums and tools such as charcoal, inks and bamboo. working individually and in pairs with self guided time in the afternoon.


£95 including refreshments.

Drawing with Charcoal

Sunday 6th April 2025 10-4pm

Pencil, willow, compressed and powder, this workshop introduces you to all of these different types of charcoal. using natural forms as our starting point, we will work partly figurative and then explore into the abstract. We will work individually and in pairs. At the end of the day we will have time to admire each others work and reflect on our own journey with this versitile medium.



£95 including refreshments

Friday 15th August 10-4pm

Abstract Batik, focusing on mark making with hot wax, looking at shapes and colour, this workshop is about experimenting with this fascinating ancient Indonesian artform.


£95 including refreshments.

Collograph Printmaking

Friday 11 th April 2025 10-4pm

Come and learn how to make a collograph printing plate out of cardboard, sandpaper, string, glue and parcel tape. This workshop links very well with the Tetra Pak printing


£95 including refreshments.

Starting 19th March - More in the Autumn 2025

Wednesdays 10 - 12

£150 for 6 sessions ( includes paper and most materials)

Explore drawing in a playful expeimental way, using techniques that are designed to free us up. We will work with charcoal, large brushes, pastels and inks, using tools such as feathers, sticks, sponge brushes and our hands. We will work together and individually and aim to challenge and surprise ourselves!

Starting when I have enough - Posponed due to low take up......

Wednesdays 6pm-8pm

£150 for 6 sessions ( includes most paper and materials)

This 6 week introduction to tetra pak and box printing will give you the time and space to create a number of plates using recycled items. You will learn to ink them up and print them on different papers using the intaglio process.

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Monday 4th August - 8th August 10-5pm - £450

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Immerse yourself in art for a whole week. Experiment with new techniques and processes, face your fears and find the things you love.

Based around an evolving still life as a jumping off point, enjoy a playful time with colour, mark making, drawing, collage, pattern, resist techniques etc.

The mornings will be tutor lead, followed by afternoons which are self guided with our imput if needed. We will be on hand to ensure you get as much out of the week as is possible. Limited spaces available -  open to those who have some form of art practice. Lunch is additional £8 per day, or bring a packed lunch.

Monday 18th August - 22nd August 10-5pm - £450 ( those struggling to pay please contact us)


Auhor Olivia Levez and artist Marie-Therese King are in the process of designing this exciting week of creative writing and drawing. Combining the two, we will learn how to illustrate and incorporate words and art with place. Mostly studio based, there will also be walks on the Malvern hills to inspire and inform. Each day will have library hour to learn about new artists and writers. This course is aimed at beginners of both creative writing and drawing.

Starting 19th March

Wednesdays 6pm-8-30pm

£150 for 6 sessions ( includes most paper and materials)

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About Us

Marie-Thérèse King

Batik artist, printmaker, musician, designer, teacher and all round creative.

She came to Malvern 27 years ago having completed her first large glass commission for Parrys, her bold hand cut sandblasted art nouveau design transformed the shop front of the family run jewellers at the lower end of Church Street.

Marie-Thérèse also has a long history of inspiring and being inspired by children she started Eekbatik in 2004 with friend and fellow artist Sarah Jones. They have worked with children all over the country for over 14 years creating 100’s giant Eekbatiks for Schools.

She continues to develop her own practise and exhibits with the Worcestershire Guild of Contemporary Crafts. Having recently found the Coach House Studio she is running workshops in this beautiful space and is delighted to be sharing again with Sarah. The dynamic pair have developed an exciting range of day workshops, a weekly expressive drawing class and a 5 day Summer school for adults.


If workshops are fully booked we will let you have more dates.
Mobile - 07843 685028
www.mariethereseking.uk

IGM  @kingmarietherese

Sarah Jones

Sarah Jones studied Graphic Design and Printmaking at Camberwell School of Art in the 70's. She then went on to have careers in both music and homoeopathy.


She returned to the visual arts in 2004 and joined “M” to set up Eekbatik teaching batik in schools. In 2021 she completed an MA in Fine Art at HCA and has continued to explore abstract painting in 2D and as expanded painting using colour on wooden posts. Her 'posts' have been exhibited in the Royal Academy Summer Show and at the Royal West Academy in Bristol. 


For more on Sarah's work visit

www.cuttsy.co.uk.  

IGM @sarah5228jones

Students gallery

Testimonials

“Fabulous workshop. Thoroughly enjoyed creating and practising new skills. M was an incredible, knowledgeble artist, happy to share and encourage individual creation.”

Sharon Feb '25.

“Thouroughly enoyed M's workshop, M was welcoming, enthusiastic and very knowledgable. I really enjoyedengaging in the process and coming away with somethng surprising and unique.”

Ian Feb '25

“I really enjoyed the day, it was very playful and inspiring. I think the full day was helpful as you can really go into detail -I loved flicking through M's art books.”

Clancy Feb'25