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SUMMARY:Cas Holmes - ZOOM Workshop - Paper and Stitch
DESCRIPTION:An experimental workshop to explore the character and qualities of paper and other found material as a surface for working. A focus on machine and/or hand stitching as an extension of mark-making\, and various means of  manipulating\, attaching and joining. Some of the methods are adapted from Japanese paper techniques such as Momigami\, rub-crinkled paper techniques. The pieces resulting from this creative exploration could be used as a starting point for collage\, stitching\, 3-D or sculptural work. Include a simple adaptation of methods used in  Indian Kantha and Japanese Sashiko’ (Japanese rice grain stitch)  \nMethods are adapted from Japanese textile and paper-based techniques combined with ideas evolving from my personal practice. Most techniques can be equally applied to textiles as to paper.\n\nA typical workshop starts with a practical session to experimenting mark-making and other colour application techniques I use in conjunction with my found surfaces. This is followed by an exploration of methods used to join pieces together with adhesive mediums and stitch. As we progress participants will incorporate their own ideas and look at aspects of the design process including use of digital media and photography\, as well as creating sketches\, samples and notes for further reference. Students will leave the course with a sound basis of processes and working samplers\, or foundation pieces which they can continue to build on and develop.\n\nStudents are provided with a basic workshop list specific to the course which is largely centred on the creative re-use of the materials you may have available. Old domestic (not valuable) fabrics or scraps that can be recycled as well as copies of paper items\, maps\, photos and items gathered on your day to day journeys are useful things to collect..and they should all fit in one bag. This can reflect your theme\, a place special to you\, be colour inspired and/or  poems or words that express the feeling of your ideas. A fragment of textile\, a handkerchief\, napkin a piece of embroidery can be used as both a base and a starting point.\nhttp://www.casholmes.co.uk\nMaterials Required – To be confirmed \nAbout Cas \n\n\n\nFine arts degree at Maidstone College of Art (UCA) further studies in textile and paper arts in Japan (funded by the Churchill Fellowship and The Japan Foundation) followed by research in India\, have led to her adaptation of techniques and distinctive layering of found paper and cloth as a means to process her ideas. Issues surrounding the environment\, sustainability and migration is often reflected in her work and publications for Batsford  Books which include Soulful Stitch\, co-authored with Deena Beverley (2024)\, Embroidering the Everyday (2021) and Textile Landscape (2018)\n\n\n\nBooking Terms and Conditions: \n\nThe fee is non-refundable if you cancel (unless another person can take your place.)\nWe occasionally have a waiting list for a workshop and if that is the case your place would be offered to the next person on the list. If there isn’t a waiting list then you might know someone who could take your place. \nWith this in mind\, please let Bookings know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend.\nBookings queries please email bookings@texgroup.org.uk
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/cas-holmes-zoom-workshop-paper-and-stitch/
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SUMMARY:Angela Oswald - Workshop - "The Winter Landscape - Trees"
DESCRIPTION:This time of year we are aware of all the different shapes bare trees have against a winter sky so let’s take advantage of them  \nThis is a mixed media workshop where we will be loosely painting our backgrounds (don’t be put off by painting it will be fun to do )then experimenting with different ways to depict winter trees in a landscape. This work lends itself to free machine embroidery but can also be interpreted in hand stitch or a mixture of both. For stitch inspiration  look at Lesley Richmond\, Fiona Robertson\, Patricia Kelly’s windswept trees. For mood/colour  inspiration look at Helen Terry and photographer Mark Munroe-Preston. You might have a photograph of a winter tree you wish to use \nEquipment list \nSewing machine which drops the feed dogs\, extension cable\nYou might want to use a sewing frame/ring\nBasic hand sewing kit \,scissors\nA mixture of threads hand and/or machine based on a colour scheme of your choice\nIf you have them small selection of Acrylic paints  or koh-i-nor ink pallet\,\nPaint brushes\, water pot\, paint pallet can be old plate\nPencil HB and if you have then basic colouring  pencil’s\nTable cover and you might want an apron \n*Background fabrics for painting and stitching I will provide at a small cost\, I will also have the paints and pencils if you have none \nPlease bring your own lunch.  There will be tea / coffee and biscuits provided.\nNB.  All electrical equipment you bring to the workshop\, MUST have a current PAT certificate. \n\nBooking Terms and Conditions:\nThe fee is non-refundable if you cancel (unless another person can take your place.)\nWe occasionally have a waiting list for a workshop and if that is the case your place would be offered to the next person on the list. If there isn’t a waiting list then you might know someone who could take your place. \nWith this in mind\, please let Bookings know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend.\nBookings queries please email bookings@texgroup.org.uk
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/angela-oswald-workshop-the-winter-landscape-trees/
LOCATION:Chelford Village Hall\, Chelford Village Hall\, Knutsford Rd\, Chelford\, Macclesfield\, SK11 9AS\, United Kingdom
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