I have a new studio

at the HOP POCKET

A space for creative exploration, play and development.

I am now operating out of a fabulous new

studio at The Hop Pocket.

All workshops will be taking place there.

Address: The Engine Room, The Old Railway Building, the Hop Pocket, Fromes Hill, Worcester WR65BT. Located behind the Shopping village, accessed by the 2nd entrance next to Mi Frame - look for the yellow post.

We're above the Scotch egg company.

Day Workshops - there are several dates per workshop available  - select when you book.

Thursday 2nd July & 9th July 2026  10-4.30

Have you heard of Batik?

Do you want to come and learn about this fascinating technique of layering hot melted wax and coloured dyes. Using a variety of tools to apply the wax such as Kyskas, tjantings, fan brushes and stamps,you will learn how to Batik onto fine indonesian cotton and papers.


The end result will be something that can be turned into a cushion cover or framed as wall art. Beginners welcome.


(Bring lunch or eat in the cafe)


£95 including refreshments.

Batik your own table Lamp

Using the ancient art of Batik, simple motifs and colour, we will focus on mark making with hot wax. We will experiment with colour mixing with the dyes on fine primissima cotton.

Using large wax brushes, stamps, tjantings and kyskas. A perfect workshops for those who are interested in trying out Batik who want to make something useful.

We will use the work to create the fabric for a stunning tall bedside table lamp 15mm diameter. (lamp kit and all materials included) Beginners welcome.


(Bring lunch or eat in the cafe.)


£125 - includes kit and refreshments.

Who doesn't love a bit of Recycling and re-using?

This day workshop is all about creating printing plates out of rubbish!!

Pharmaceutical packaging and tetra pak cartons are perfect.

We will learn how to create unique printing plates, ink them up and print them using the intaglio process through a heavy printing press. During the day you will be able to make at least 3 different printing plates. Beginners welcome.

(Bring lunch or eat in the cafe)


£95 including refreshments.

Friday 10th July & 14th August 2026 10-4pm

Black, white and every shade in between.

Willow, compressed, powder, pencil and putty  -  these are all the types of charcoal that we will explore and experiment with on this day workshop.

We will do quick warm up exercises, using natural forms as a starting point and  develop different drawings throughout the day. Beginners welcome.


(Bring lunch or eat in the cafe)


£95 including refreshments.

Friday 5th June, 26th June & August 7th 2026 10-4pm

Come and DRAW - make marks, and explore! You will get out of your creative comfort zone and free up, we will do short timed exercises at first and then work in pairs, the day will be dynamic and playful in the morning, then quiet and mindful in the afternoon.

We will use charcoal, ink, sticks, paint, pastels and water soluble graphite. Beginners welcome.


(Bring lunch or eat in the cafe)


£95 including refreshments.

Friday 21st November 2025 10-4pm

Batiking on paper, using layers of wax and dye we will create abstract designs which can be cut and folded to create gift boxes and Christmas cards.


We will use stamps, cut-outs and gold pens to create that seasonal embellishment!


(Bring lunch or eat in the cafe)


£95 including refreshments.


Batik your own table lamp

 Friday 14th November 10-5pm 2025

During this workshop you will be able to batik your own design onto cotton  then make it into a unique cylindrical table lamp.

The design focus will lean towards pattern and abstract as you  experiment with this fascinating ancient Indonesian art form.


We will apply the wax with stamps, brushes tjantings and kyskas.


Lampshade kit incuded.


(Bring lunch or eat in the cafe)


£125 including refreshments.


Drawing with Charcoal

Friday 7th November2025 10-4pm

Black and White .....and every shade inbetween!

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 look at each others work and reflect on our own journey with this versatile medium.


(Bring lunch or eat in the cafe)



£95 including refreshments

Thursday 27th November 10-5pm


Abstract Batik, focusing on mark making with hot wax, we will look at shapes and colour. This workshop is about experimenting with this fascinating ancient Indonesian art form, using wax in a free uncontrolled way at first. Then a more considered way as a response to previous free marks.We will batik on papers and fabric.

Using large wax brushes, stamps, brushes tjantings and kyskas.. A perfect workshops for those who are interested in trying out Batik.

we will use some of the work to create a 20mm Lampshade. ( materials included)


(Bring lunch or eat in the cafe.)


£125 includes refreshments.

Experimental Drawing

Friday December 5th 10-4pm

This workshop will get you out of your comfort zone, drawing fast and big and expressing your own creativity.


Using charcoal, acrylic, pastels and  inks we will draw from life in a playful way exploring different ways of mark making. Using a variety of tools from, bamboo pens, sticks and brushes to charcoal chunks. We will work individually and together.



(Bring lunch or eat in the cafe)


£95 including refreshments.


Weekly Art Club

Wednesdays 10-12am finishing in December.


These workshops will continues in March  -  keep an eye on the website to book future day and weekly art sessions.


IDEAS coming up...


Art and Table Tennis On a Thursday night ..... 1.5 hours drawing followed by an hour of table tennis!


Life Drawing...

when the weather is warmer!


The space is also available to hire one off art parties.

 M - 07843 685028

mtk@mariethereseking.uk

www.engineroomstudio.co.uk

Weekly Drawing class - ONGOING ( 2026 Classes start 11th March- 22nd April 2026

Wednesdays Mornings 10 - 12 and soon 2-4pm ( when numbers increase)

£175 for 6 sessions (Bring an A2 sketch book - includes most materials) £30 pw

Explore drawing in a playful experimental way, using techniques that are designed to free us up. We will work with charcoal, brushes, pastels, inks and collage, sometimes using tools such as feathers, sticks, sponge brushes and our hands. The aim is too build creative confidence and have fun. Beginners welcome. This group is almost full, but I will run an afternoon session when more people come .

Will commence when enough people can come - please ask if you are interested.

Wednesdays - 6-8pm


 £30 per session - message me for a seperate payment method. 07843 685028.

This ongoing weekly class in tetra pak and box printing will give you the time and space to create your own plates using recycled packaging You will learn to ink them up and print them on different papers using the intaglio process. Beginners welcome.

7 x day art Holiday

'M'has been designing and running art weeks in the same beautiful spot for 10 years, dates are now secured for 2027 and they are filling up fast. if you enjoy nature, birds, drawing, sunshine, experimenting with batik and cyanotype, excellent home cooked food and meeting like minded people - this could be the holiday for you!

All the information you need is in this  link.


EEKBATIK - Giant Batiks in Schools.

 'M ' has been working in schools for over 30 years facilitating fantastic workshops for children. She is passionate about children engaging in creative activities especially batik.

She welcomes enquiries for day workshops during the summer term .


 Testamonial Sept 2025 from Callow End Malvern


"Marie-Therese was absolutely wonderful right from the beginning! She really listened to what we wanted and the way that she composed the children's drawings was genius. Seeing their reactions in the morning when they spotted their drawings on the cotton was wonderful and they were so proud of how they 'came to life' throughout the day. Our new Batik has really brightened up our library and we cannot wait to invite parents to see it! This artwork will be admired for years to come. Thank you, Eekbatik". Sarah Brooks. Teacher

Starting 19th March

Wednesdays 6pm-8-30pm

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

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About Me

Marie-Thérèse King

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

Marie-Thérèse is highly experienced in working with people of all ages. She started Eekbatik in 2004 and has worked with children all over the country for over 14 years creating 100’s of giant Eekbatiks for Schools. She still runs school workshops creating batik and more recently charcoal drawing.

She continues to develop her own practise using nature as her inspiration, she

has a vast range of batik designs in the form of cards and fine art prints. She is developing her style all the time exploring colour and mark making to create less figurative work.

She is a member of both The Batik Guild and Worcestershire Guild of Contemporary Crafts.

She is a very patient and encouraging tutor and will also run one to one sessions.

Please contact her:
Mobile - 07843 685028 mtk@mariethereseking.uk
www.mariethereseking.uk

IGM  @kingmarietherese

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