Toni Buckby – Zoom Talk – History of Blackwork
Blackwork embroidery, with its striking black silk thread on white linen, was one of the most fashionable techniques of the 16th and early 17th centuries. Found on intimate garments and …
Blackwork embroidery, with its striking black silk thread on white linen, was one of the most fashionable techniques of the 16th and early 17th centuries. Found on intimate garments and …
From humble beginnings entering the village show to an appearance as a contestant on Landscape Artist of the Year. I will give examples and discuss my journey to date. Looking …
Participants will spend two days learning new techniques including blending and layering of different recycled fabrics to make the artwork look “painterly”. They will create a woodland picture based on …
Justine Warner – 2 Day Workshop – Woodland in Recycled Fabrics Read More »
In this online talk Jennifer will talk you through her route to practice, from graduating with a degree in Textiles in 1999, her transition from textiles to paper, through to …
Jennifer Collier – Zoom Talk – ‘The Art of Paper and Stitch’ Read More »
Stitched Paper Gloves: I demonstrate how to patchworking papers to create the 'fabric' for the gloves, show ideas to decorate such as paper Suffolk Puffs, mini paper roses and decorative hand …
Jennifer Collier – Zoom Workshop – Stitched Paper Gloves Read More »
Unfortunately Jane Fairweather is unable to join us for her talk and workshop this week. Instead Jane Thomas will talk to us about 'The History of Smocking' The talk is …
Learn how to stitch a 3D tree using machine embroidery on dissolvable film. Plant the tree into a vintage tea cup decorated with a hand stitched and needle felted base. …
Jane Fairweather – Workshop – Teacup Trees – CANCELLED Read More »
Creating sculptural forms/vessels using various random weaving techniques Materials List - Jane will bring specialist ‘bent’ needles and a large selection of strings, twines etc at a cost of £5 …
Jane Hadfield – Workshop – Weaving – Experimental Constructed and Woven Textiles Read More »
Hand embroidered text forms the foundation of all Catherine’s work. Using cotton cloth, vintage Sylko threads and traditional embroidery techniques she documents memories and Lancashire's social history. Catherine composes the …
December Social and luncheon A time to get together informally to share work, catch up with other members and enjoy lunch together. Arrival time 12.30pm for lunch at 1pm We …
It's all about the Lines and Wrinkles!.... How I got here and my work. Plus, a demonstration of my rust dyeing process. About Deb Deb Cooper is a Mixed Media Textile Artist based in the North East of England. Using natural dyes, ink, mark-making, and stitch, she combines small sections of recycled fibres, old papers, …
Deb Cooper – Zoom Talk – “Lines and Wrinkles and a Little Bit Rusty” Read More »
Textured embroidery, using fabric manipulation and some basic embroidery stitches. Create a textured piece of embroidery which can be displayed in a small embroidery hoop. The piece will look at …
Deb Cooper – Zoom Workshop – Manipulated and Knotted Hoop Read More »