Jane works in mixed media, collage and textiles. She has travelled extensively with two very memorable trips to Antarctica in 2002 and 2020 where she fell in love with this cold but beautiful place. Her work takes inspiration from landscape and memory whether it is a local walk or marvelling at icebergs. She is fascinated …
About the Artist Jane works in mixed media, collage and textiles. She has travelled extensively with two very memorable trips to Antarctica in 2002 and 2020 where she fell in love with this cold but beautiful place. Her work takes inspiration from landscape and memory whether it is a local walk or marvelling at icebergs. …
Having fun playing and stitching in circles This workshop is to let yourself free to experiment with stitch and texture a time to experiment with threads and fabrics. The workshop can be done using hand stitch and or machine stitching. A background will be prepared by patching and or weaving remnants of fabrics to make …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
