Cas invites us to re-examine the world and use the limitations sometimes imposed by geographic area or individual circumstances as a rich resource to develop our ideas for mixed media textiles in a more thoughtful way. She will speak about her own Romani heritage and how we can use our personal histories and our connection …
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 …
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 This 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 …
Angela Oswald – Workshop – “The Winter Landscape – Trees” Read More »
This workshop, postponed from the spring, will now run over 2 TUESDAY EVENINGS in February 3rd and February 10th from 7pm to 9.30pm and introduces hanging books. Full instructions are given for assembling the book with students assembling their books. The remaining time will be spent hand stitching. The book is unlikely to be finished …
Bernice Hopper – ZOOM Workshop – Hanging Books (2 Parts) Read More »
An overview of Anni's exhibition 'Containment' of 17 vessels for secrets to be kept in. About Anni Anni completed a City & Guilds course in 2000 and is a textile artist now working as a mixed media artist. She works mainly with textiles in two and three dimensional art and some wearables and is inspired …
This workshop is aimed at refining the skills of mixing and blending wool tops with additional embellishments to achieve colourful and blended surfaces These surfaces can be additionally used for collage and applique which can be further enhanced with hand and machine stitching . Equipment Embellishing machine, spare needles, extension cable, scissors Wool tops in …
A presentation of Jane's work focusing on recent textile projects. A powerpoint showing drawing through to textiles and how the process of making works for Jane. Followed by a look at lots of samples and examples for everyone to handle and discuss. Lots of sketchbooks to look at to see where ideas start. About Jane …
Jane McKeating – ‘Draw Print Stitch, Who Needs Words?’ Read More »
Julia Wright explores a range of wrapping and binding, couching and hand embroidery techniques to create highly textural mixed media embroidered textiles inspired by repeated organic forms seen in growth patterns, weathered and worn surfaces and structures like driftwood, knotted tree roots, lichen and barnacles. The Landscape Surfaces presentation will explore inspirational starting points, her …
Students will experiment with fabric manipulation techniques including wrapping and binding, entrapment and hand couching to create colourful, textural, mixed media pieces inspired by close-up details seen in landscapes and coastal areas. We will work with mixed natural fabrics to create structural fabric forms which can then be combined and hand stitched onto backing fabrics …
This workshop is aimed at experimental printing with natural elements using leaves and flowers from the garden By the end of the day we will have accumulated a number of prints which can be used as backgrounds for individual pieces of stitch work or used in collage and patchwork with additional complimentary fabrics Equipment Main …
The talk is about Michala's life and how it has inspired her art work in painting, poetry and textiles. About Michala Michala is an MA Fine Art Painting graduate with distinction from Coventry University. She is an award winning, widely exhibited artist who works between painting, poetry and textiles. Website: http://michalagyetvai.co.uk The talk is free to …
Michala Gyevai – Talk – ‘The Poetry of Materiality’ Read More »
Looking at art history and different ways to view the landscape to create an original piece in a variety of methods, needle felting, hand stitching and or machine free hand, emphasis on experimenting and play. Materials required Basic sewing kit, drawing materials, coloured pencils or pastels and sketch book. Needle felting equipment, tool and brush …
Michala Gyetvai – Workshop – Enchanted Landscapes Read More »
