Bus Stop Studios

30/05/2026

Do you fancy spending a weekend getting completely lost in colour, texture and the satisfying rhythm of punch needle rug hooking?

This two-day introductory workshop with textile artist and educator Kasia Hamilton is the perfect creative escape for beginners and curious makers alike.

You will develop and transfer your own design onto backing fabric, explore essential tools and materials, and build confidence with core techniques including loop height, texture and colour changes.

No experience is necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and curiosity!

Kasia is based in St Leonards on Sea, has a background in interior design and lectures at UAL. She brings a warm, holistic approach to her teaching and will guide you through every step. www.kasiahamilton.com

Part of the Bus Stop Studios’ Summer School programme, perfect for a creative break by the sea. All materials included. Get in touch for accommodation recommendations.

Dates & Time:
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July 2026,
10:30am to 3:30pm each day.
Bus Stop Studios, 53 London Road, St Leonards on Sea

Price:
£150 per person, materials included.

https://www.busstopstudios.com/service-page/punch-needle-rug-hooking-weekend

29/05/2026

Did you know we stock Lino printing equipment???

We have a wide selection to goods from local favourite Seawhites of Brighton….

Pick up block printing inks in a wide range of colours, lino, rollers, cutting tools, scalpel knife handles and blades, and a great selection of papers including cartridge paper pads and sketchbooks.

Everything is available individually, or if you want it all in one place, the Seawhite Art Gift Box is a brilliant option. It includes a roller, cutting set, 2 lino pads, an A5 cartridge paper pad, ink and a mixing mat. Perfect for beginners and seasoned printers alike.

Pop in, stock up, get inspired, creative and keep your hands & minds busy!!!

22/05/2026

Bank Holiday Weekend celebration time.
We’re offering 10% off every Summer School booking until 31 May so you can plan a little creative escape.

This year’s line-up is packed: goldwork and fashion embroidery with Amy, a full crewelwork week with Becky Hogg, rug punching with Kasia Hamilton, plus knitting and crochet schools with Katie Jones. We’ve also got gorgeous one-day workshops including natural yarn dyeing (18 July), pearl knotting (1 Aug), box making (22 Aug), and botanical bundle dyeing (29 Aug).

Use code BUSSTOPSUMMER at checkout.

Spaces are limited, so book while your preferred sessions are still available.

20/05/2026

It’s going to be a Crewel, Crewel summer here at

Crewelwork Embroidery Summer School with Becky Hogg

Step into the decorative world of crewelwork embroidery: flowing vines, bold florals, playful animals, and beautifully textured stitches. This weekly long, relaxed, beginner-friendly course introduces core crewelwork stitches and how to build them into a finished design, with plenty of guided practice.

As part of Bus Stop Studios Summer School, it is perfect for a creative holiday by the sea: stitch in the morning, then spend your afternoons exploring St Leonards. (We have accommodation recommendations too, just ask.)

Becky Hogg is an accomplished embroidery artist and experienced tutor with a real love of traditional techniques and their modern possibilities. Her teaching style is friendly, encouraging and accessible, with thoughtful, step-by-step guidance that helps you build confidence as you stitch. Becky is a regular tutor at Bus Stop Studios, and she is known for creating a calm, supportive atmosphere where beginners feel welcome and more experienced stitchers can expand their skills.

6–10 July, 10am–1pm
£200 for the week
Max 6 students
All materials included (wooden rotary frame, fabric, DMC Eco Vita wool + specialist materials)
Bus Stop Studios, St Leonards on Sea

Bookings via the website, please check our Terms & Conditions before booking.

18/05/2026

New Good Tuesday stock is in, and the colours are so good.
We have the new lilac and plum weekly A4 planner pad, the matching to-do list plus the super cute Dolce Vita recipe book journal.

Good Tuesday (formerly Once Upon a Tuesday) is a UK-based, female-led, certified B Corp stationery brand based in Cornwall. Everything is printed on 100% recycled, FSC-certified paper, using local printers to help reduce their carbon footprint.

In-store now at Bus Stop Studios.
Are you more of a weekly planner person, a list person, or a recipe-collector?

14/05/2026

If you’ve been curious about goldwork but not sure where to start, this is for you.

Join Amy Burt Lady B Embroidery (RSN Tutor, hand embroiderer, and Bus Stop Studios founder) for the first instalment of our Summer School schedule for a one-day Intro to Goldwork workshop using the gorgeous Nefertiti design from the Lady B Embroidery kit collection.

You’ll learn core techniques step-by-step: felt padding, twist and pearl purl outlines, combination couching, chipping, and cutwork, with plenty of time for questions and one-to-one help in a small group.

All materials and tools are included in your ticket, including the full kit (6 inch hoop, printed turquoise linen, threads, goldwork materials, needles, essentials), so you can keep stitching at home afterwards.

10:30–12:30 and 1:30–3:30 (lunch break 12:30–1:30)
Bus Stop Studios, 53 London Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6AY
£95 (kit worth £35 included)

https://www.busstopstudios.com/service-page/intro-to-goldwork-embroidery-nefertiti

12/05/2026

Click here for our Summer newsletter Gossip at the Bus Stop! Summer Edition!

OPEN-CALL FOR THE BSS SUMMER EXHIBITION We are so excited to announce that the Summer Exhibition 2026 Open Call is now open! This will be our third Summer Exhibition, and this year we have a theme we are absolutely in love with: Sea-Life. Open to broad interpretation, we can't wait to see what it me...

09/05/2026

Summer Evening Tarot Readings with Clarissa Shanahan

Clarissa is back at Bus Stop Studios for in-person, private tarot readings: a calm half hour to reflect, reconnect, and get some fresh perspective.

30-minute session: £40
Time slots: 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30
Location: 53 London Road, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 6AY

Clarissa: Originally from the US and now based in St Leonards, Clarissa brings over 25 years of tarot experience. Her readings are intuitive, thoughtful, and rooted in the rich, symbolic language of the cards — a visual storytelling tool to help you navigate questions, changes, and decisions

To book: choose your preferred time and we’ll confirm availability.
More info www.busstopstudios.com/classes

Upcoming dates:
- Fri 22 May
- Fri 26 June
- Fri 31 July
- Fri 28 August
(separate booking pages for each month on our website).

08/05/2026

Summer School at Bus Stop Studios is basically an excuse to plan a little creative break by the sea whether you live here or not!

Pick one workshop as a treat, do a whole weekend, or make a week of it in St Leonards on Sea: stitching, dyeing, quilting, knitting, crochet, sewing, box making… plus beach walks, good food, and that end-of-day feeling of “I made something”.

I’m especially excited to welcome Rachel Doyle to the studio for the first time (she’s bringing two gorgeous workshops), and Kasia Hamilton is joining us for the first time too.

The full schedule is in the slides. Booking is rolling live now, with the remaining classes being added by the end of next week.

Keep an eye on the link in bio (or pop us a message if you want to reserve a place).

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08/05/2026

Summer School at Bus Stop Studios is basically an excuse to plan a little creative break by the sea whether you live here or not!!

Pick one workshop as a treat, do a whole weekend, or make a week of it in St Leonards on Sea: stitching, dyeing, quilting, knitting, crochet, sewing, box making… plus beach walks, good food, and that end-of-day feeling of “I made something”.

We’re especially excited to welcome Rachel Doyle to the studio for the first time (she’s bringing two gorgeous workshops), and Kasia Hamilton is joining us for the first time too.

The full schedule is in the slides. Booking is rolling live now, with the remaining classes being added by the end of next week.

Visit the link below for full info (or pop us a message if you want to reserve a place).

www.busstopstudios.com/classes