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SUMMARY:Jennifer Collier - Zoom Talk - 'The Art of Paper and Stitch'
DESCRIPTION: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 her current obsession with translating lost heritage stitches for use on paper… \nAbout Jennifer \n \nPaper pioneer Jennifer Collier creates exquisite sculptures from vintage recycled materials in conjunction with stitch; a contemporary twist on traditional textiles. The papers serve as both the inspiration and the media for the work\, with the narrative suggesting the forms. Through this marriage of unlikely materials old papers are transformed into something truly unique\, delicate and complex. \nJennifer completed a BA (hons) in Textiles (Print\, Knit and Weave) in 1999 at Manchester Metropolitan University\, and has had her work featured in over 100 magazines and 17 books to date\, including Thames and Hudson’s ‘Encore: The New Artisans’. Jennifer is internationally exhibited and has stocked galleries such as the Museum of Art and Design in New York\, Liberty and the V&A. Jennifer runs her own gallery\, workshop and artist’s studios space\, Unit Twelve\, which she founded in 2010. \nWebsite: https://www.jennifercollier.co.uk/ \nThis talkis free to members of Textile Explorers
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/jennifer-collier-zoom-talk-the-art-of-paper-and-stitch/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Jennifer Collier - Zoom Workshop - Stitched Paper Gloves
DESCRIPTION: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 stitches like Cross Stitch\, Blanket Stitch and a beautiful Venetian Needlelace stitched edge. I also show you how to put these together and construct the gloves\, as well as covered bindings\, button loops and covered buttons to add fastening. Participants can choose to hand or machine stitch the papers in this workshop\, and I will give you hints and tips for both. *Each participant will need to print a copy of the template I email in advance of this workshop. \nMaterials required: \nMaterials are not provided for this workshop\, but all essential materials should be things that you can very easily find:\nTo take part participants will  need:\n–Access to a printer (to print the template- this can be at the library)-Found/recycled papers (such as old maps\, book pages\, letters\, sheet music etc)\n-Thread\n-Needle\n-Scissors\n-Sellotape\n-Glue Stick (Pritt stick or similar)\n-Pencil \nOptional/ Ideas to go onto:\n-Sewing machine (see above)\n-Sewing machine zipper foot (but essential if you want to do covered bindings)\n-String or cord (but essential if you want to do covered bindings)\n-Crochet thread (Coton A Broder or similar for Venetian Needle Lace Stitch)-Pins\n-Tracing paper/Acetate\n-Scrap corrugated card\n-Buttons\n-Button maker and button parts\n-Cutting mat and scalpel\n-Clothes peg\n-Strong clear Glue (like Uhu or Bostic) \nAbout Jennifer \nPaper pioneer Jennifer Collier creates exquisite sculptures from vintage recycled materials in conjunction with stitch; a conte \nmporary twist on traditional textiles. The papers serve as both the inspiration and the media for the work\, with the narrative suggesting the forms. Through this marriage of unlikely materials old papers are transformed into something truly unique\, delicate and complex. \nJennifer completed a BA (hons) in Textiles (Print\, Knit and Weave) in 1999 at Manchester Metropolitan University\, and has had her work featured in over 100 magazines and 17 books to date\, including Thames and Hudson’s ‘Encore: The New Artisans’. Jennifer is internationally exhibited and has stocked galleries such as the Museum of Art and Design in New York\, Liberty and the V&A. Jennifer runs her own gallery\, workshop and artist’s studios space\, Unit Twelve\, which she founded in 2010. \nWebsite –https://www.jennifercollier.co.uk/
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/jennifer-collier-zoom-workshop-stitched-paper-gloves/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Jane Fairweather - Talk - "It’s never too late but don’t give up your day job!”
DESCRIPTION:Despite stitching since I was a child\, it was only after I gave up work that I discovered what I really wanted to do was work with textiles in some form or other.  The presentation documents the path I took to finally achieve some of my ambitions \nAbout Jane \n\n\n\nI have been creating since I was a teenager when I started by making my own clothes and later designed and made wedding attire including tiaras which were featured in leading bridal magazines. \nAfter taking early retirement and moving to Shropshire\, I completed a City & Guilds in Creative Techniques in Textiles and gained a Distinction at Westhope College. \nI created my Teacup Trees for the 300th anniversary of the birth of Capability Brown which was celebrated by the Embroiders’ Guild in 2016. My embroidery group exhibited at Berrington Hall\, Shropshire. \nWebsite – http://www.janefairweather.co.uk\n\n\n\n \nThe talk is free to members of Textile Explorers
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/jane-fairweather-talk-its-never-too-late-but-dont-give-up-your-day-job/
LOCATION:Marthall Village Hall\, The Hall at Marthall\, Sandlebridge Lane\, Knutsford\, WA16 7SB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Jane Fairweather - Workshop - Teacup Trees
DESCRIPTION: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. \nREQUIREMENTS LIST: \n\nSewing machine with the ability to do free motion embroidery & extension table if you have one.   Machine instruction book.   Extension lead if we are using a large hall.\nDarning/embroidery foot to fit the machine + at least 4 bobbins.\nAn embroidery hoop preferably 8”.\nMachine embroidery threads –  ordinary Sylko type threads or Madeira Viscose/Rayon 40 or similar.  In various shades of green and brown – think tree colours.   If you want to do an Autumn tree\, bring threads in those shades/tones.\nA few hand threads in plant & flower colours – green\, pink\, blue etc.    Perle is good but you can use stranded cotton.  Thicker threads such as wool also can be used in small areas.\n\n \n\nA few small pieces of soft fabric in colours to match your cup – scrim\, merino wool if you have any.\nBasic sewing kit – small\, sharp scissors\, spare machine needles\, hand embroidery needles including large eyed ones for wool\, small screw driver for tightening hoop.\nFine Felt tip pen in a dark colour.\nTeacup or similar vessel.   Size 7 – 9cms diameter.   It does not have to a picture on it.  A milk jug is not usually suitable because of its shape.\nFelting needle and foam or brush mat.   A Clover Needle felting tool is useful.    We can share these items so don’t buy specially for this workshop.\nNotebook and pen if you wish to take notes.\nNB There will be a charge of £5 per person payable to the tutor to cover specialist items such as dissolvable film\, pre-felt\, dyed scrim\, merino wools\, wire\, Oasis etc which she will provide.  Some cups will be available to purchase approx. £4 – £6 if required.\n\nAbout Jane \n \nJane Fairweather lives in south Shropshire in an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) and takes her inspiration f \nrom her garden and surrounding countryside. \nHer Teacup textiles are set in vintage crockery painted with idealised landscape scenes. The machine embroidered trees include oak\, silver birch\, willow and flowering cherry.  The trees are ‘planted’ into a soft fabric base which has been decorated with needle felting and hand embroidery.  Each piece is unique. \nWebsite: http://www.janefairweather.co.uk \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/jane-fairweather-workshop-teacup-trees/
LOCATION:Chelford Village Hall\, Chelford Village Hall\, Knutsford Rd\, Chelford\, Macclesfield\, SK11 9AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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