About the artist My response to the world around me has always been through art. After many years as a painter and teacher in 2019 I began making textiles. This was the beginning of an extraordinary journey and I now have work in homes and collections all over the world and regularly run workshops and …
I will talk to you about Japanese textiles crafts, discussing the origins and history and daily usage of the following crafts: Shibori resist dyeing Katagami stencilling Sashiko embroidery Boro Kogin …
Rob Jones – ZOOM Talk – An exploration of Japanese textiles crafts Read More »
Introduction to Moyozashi Sashiko: History, types, with examples of the different types presented and explained. Marking up of the patterns using the tools and patterns provided. Explanation of how to …
Rob Jones – Zoom Workshop – Moyozashi (pattern) sashiko embroidery Read More »
Catherine was born and raised in New Zealand but has spent most of her life living in the UK. Sewing has always been a big part of her life, her …
Catherine Lawes – Talk – Designing and Creating a piece of wearable art Read More »
In this talk, Richard offers an exploration of his artistic journey, delving into themes of time, space, and the transformative potential of hand embroidery. Through his meticulous process and deep …
Come and have fun making coiled rope bowls and scrap bowls. From plain cotton rope to silk wrapped fancy bowls, single colour delicate thread bowls to full colour scrap bowls. …
Jann Thorpe – Workshop – Coiled bowls and decorations Read More »
Tanya Bentham has been specialising in medieval embroidery for most of her adult life. She works with medieval stitches and medieval materials, but sometimes adds a modern twist. Her piece …
Tanya Bentham – TALK – “Modern Medieval – My work in Medieval Embroidery” Read More »
Participants will work from a choice of small creatures - dragon, leopard or peacock, using naturally dyed wools in laid and couched work. Each canvas will be preloaded onto a …
Screenshot This talk explores the creative process behind building vibrant compositions through colour, texture, and mark-making. We’ll discuss creating unique colour palettes inspired by primary images, how colours interact, and …
This intimate online workshop offers a deep dive into the world of traditional hand embroidery, designed to inspire both beginners and seasoned stitchers alike. Together, we’ll explore the rich history …
Richard McVetis – ZOOM Workshop – Textures of Time: The Art of Hand Embroidery Read More »
Aspects of my back story, my practice and how stories and narratives are important to my work. I will also share a technique known as 'material cultural analysis' and how …
Jenny Bennigsen – Talk – “Treasured Moments: Stitching Memories to Take into the Future” Read More »
Considering the theme of treasure, we will look at personal stories and memories and explore ways to capture them on a small textile piece. We will construct treasure boxes from …
