
Claire Benn is that rare thing as a teacher - a combination of in-depth technical and creative knowledge, with an ability to listen and to explain things clearly. Claire is able to appreciate where each student is on their artistic journey and stretch them appropriately. I love Claire's classes and always come away immensely satisfied, confident I have a clear view of the direction I am heading. - Sinéad Smith

Introducing…

A contemporary approach to working with the world's oldest
source of colour.
Perfect for people who consider themselves artists and explorers, setting out to unearth new media and find their way into a deep and satisfying creative process working with environmentally friendly materials with spectacular results on cloth.
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Generous with her time, knowledge and expertise, Claire inspires, challenges and drives her students to develop into more thoughtful and creative artists. Caring and intuitive, she motivates each individual to find their own voice and sing their own song. A rare talent indeed!
- Bobbie Frances

Professionally filmed at Potters Farm, Claire’s studio in the UK and for the first time online, Claire Benn will share with you the results gleaned from hundreds of hours of exploration into Earth Pigments, Soya and Cloth
so you can..
- Enjoy the freedom natural media provides. No more acrylic binders, washing out your cloth and messy clean-up procedures! All the products are natural (unless you need to use the occasional synthetic pigment), and leftovers can be put down the drain or on the compost heap in the case of soya bean pulp!
- Relish in a slower process to explore and take risks whilst letting go of the outcome. Using soya milk to bind pigments to cloth is a slow process due to drying and curing times, so you’ll need patience during the learning process. Outcomes – or intentional work – can be achieved once you have some familiarity and experience with the process, and Claire has allowed time for this to happen.
- Find a deeper connection to your work by unearthing your own colour. Claire will show you different methods for processing dry and wet pigments and all you’ll need to know about processing your own collected soil.
- Learn new application methods using soya paint and thickened soya milk. Taking 20 years of experience working with surface design, Claire will guide you through a variety of application processes for both liquid and thickened soya paint on cloth.
- Make great contemporary, abstract art of any size by discovering how to approach intentional work. Once the groundwork is done, you’ll be ready to create intentional work. You’ll also uncover the essentials of composition and the role stitch plays in Claire’s own work and enjoy learning the various options for finishing and presenting your art textiles.


“Ultimately, it takes discipline to learn process, and it takes discipline to learn media, and once you’ve dug deep into every single process, then you can set out to make intentional work.
That’s the start of your journey, not the end!
That’s when you discover things I haven’t even thought of and make the artwork you want to make.” Claire Benn

Here’s a look into what you can expect
from Claire…

Claire’s unique way of teaching textile and mixed media art has given me the opportunity to develop my creative practice - invaluable as I had no previous art background or training. - Susan Sami

Pricing Options
Claire Benn invites you to go on a journey with her into the world of earth pigments, soya and cloth to create contemporary art textiles.
- Currency - USD
- Payment plans available at checkout

I have been taking courses with Claire Benn for many years. She is a wonderfully creative, thoughtful, and positive tutor. Her demonstrations of techniques, and her strategies and enthusiasm for new ideas and work in progress for her students, are second to none. - Cherry Vernon

Our Promise of Excellence
A Message from Fibre Arts Take Two
You’re here because you’re searching for a new sustainable path towards creating art textiles – to learn deeply about new media and processes under one of the world’s best fibre art tutors to guide you on the path to creating the intentional work you want to make. It’s our promise to deliver you nothing short of that.
It’s important you know that the Fibre Arts Take Two production is professionally delivered with the highest standard – giving you an audio-visual experience that’s second to none. In doing so, we value collaborating with some of the most impressive thought leaders in the fibre and mixed media industry. We value and respect the lifetime worth of knowledge and intellectual property they pour into this creative and educational development for you. It’s our hope to attract the type of creatives who hold these same values in return.
That is also why, to protect the integrity of our community, all purchases for Out of This Earth are final sale. Please know that our supportive and always available team is here to answer questions – before, during, or after your investment- to ensure you get the best experience as a member.
If you have any questions, never hesitate to reach out to our dedicated customer service team at support@fibreartstaketwo.com. We are always happy to help!
Watch this video to learn more about Claire.
Here Are Questions That Other Artists Have Frequently Asked Prior To Joining…
(If we haven’t answered yours, feel free to reach out to the Fibre Arts Take Two team at support@fibreartstaketwo.com and ask away!)
Our goal of working more sustainably is echoed within the course materials list. For most, there will be the requirement to invest in some linen and some black and white earth pigments, which are readily available and inexpensive. You will likely find the remainder of the tools and equipment in and around your home. If you would like a copy of the complete requirements list before enrolment, please email us at support@fibreartstaketwo.com, and we’ll send it to you ASAP.
Out of This Earth has been meticulously organised to help serve all walks – even for those who aren’t overly tech savvy. (One of the biggest differentiators we continually hear about; is how well organised and easy it is to consume the course; plus, how top-notch our customer service is!) So, know that we make it simple for you to get what you need – and we are ALWAYS just a message away. You can also access everything wherever you feel most comfortable – your computer, phone, or tablet.
YES, YOU DO! You will get Claire’s personal feedback and support as you work through the class through a private Facebook community. Claire has generously agreed to use Facebook as this is the most user-friendly option for sharing artwork, questions, and knowledge with a cohort of students. You’ll also get two LIVE Q&A sessions, where Claire will answer your questions on the spot. Everything will be recorded and yours to keep for future access.
Not at all. This course was created with you in mind – the creative who wants to watch in their own time, hit pause, rewatch, take a break, and then come back for more! You will receive live support to cheer you on and troubleshoot the variables bound to give you unpredictable results in the beginning. Know that there is no set schedule to complete this course – plus, you’ll have all the material for life!
Not at all. You will have full access to the course via your online portal. We stream live Q&A’s on YouTube and give regular email updates of the most FAQs from the group to those not on Facebook to ensure an inclusive experience.
It is important to note that we offer a closed Facebook group for enrolled students only to connect and share their journey for a lifetime.
Being a member of the group allows the opportunity to gain further insights and guidance from Claire and other students. This group is not compulsory but is highly recommended!
As a global company with students from all around the world – we have geolocation set up to try and accommodate where we can! Therefore, we currently accept USD, AUD, GBP, and NZD … with more to come! If your currency isn’t mentioned, your bank automatically converts it to your local currency once the charge goes through.
(On the topic of being international, Fibre Arts Take Two course producers are based in Australia… hence the spelling of things like fibre, realise and enrol!)
Of course! From the moment you join us – you will receive the entire 13-module course, which includes 74 separate videos and over 100 pages of comprehensive notes, for you to download and print. You’ll also be welcomed into our online community, where you can introduce yourself and meet all your other new, aspiring, and growing artists. Once you’re settled into your new digital home, you will meet Claire with your classmates for two live Q&A sessions held within the first 8 weeks of your enrolment – We can’t wait to see you there!
Absolutely! The course content is fully responsive, so it will work regardless of whether you’re on a computer or mobile device. All you need is an internet connection.
Good question! You’ll be able to post your questions about the course in our private Facebook group; either someone from the community, Fibre Arts Take Two or Claire herself will be able to help you.
If you have more technical questions or cannot join the student group, please don’t hesitate to reach out to support@fibreartstaketwo.com.

“I have been in classes with Claire many times. She is one of the most generous teachers I’ve had the pleasure to learn from. Her teaching is clear and to the point, she listens to the student and she is honest when giving feedback, which for me is the way to grow as an artist.” - Amelia Leigh

Pricing Options
- Currency - USD
- Payment plans available at checkout