Textiles

Begin by painting a background on to silk, then use various coloured and painted fabrics to construct a scene featuring reflections in water.

This workshop is perfect or these who would like to learn the minutia of machine embroidery, but it will also encompass other techniques.

We will take inspiration from weathered and worn, organic forms and the repetition of simple shapes.
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A fantastic weekend playing with lots of different materials and techniques.
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Explore the Japanese crafts of Katagami (stencil cutting) and Katazome (dyeing using stencils).
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Developing en plein air sketching into Art Textile work with Vinny Stapley.
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This is a great explorative workshop using patinas as reference and inspiration.
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Designed by nature, a much extended version of my one and two day classes with lots of scope to take it much, much further.

In the workshop we will be exploring a unique approach to sculpting with textiles.

This one day workshop is perfect for the beginner in machine embroidery.
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Spend a relaxing, stress free day making a cosy Christmas picture from recycled fabrics with textile artist, Sharon Blackman.