Workshops 11-12
Julie Arkell "The Making of Small Things"
Friday 14th October 2011
“I love to make things with fabric wool odd notions found in sewing baskets, scraps, trinkets found and given.
Embroidering words and stories onto old and new cloth, repairing, darning, we will piece together fabric to make brooches, bracelets and other objects.”
Julie has a book, but doesn't yet have a website. Also, see work done by Monica Dunkley (with her permission) on the workshop we will be having with Julie Arkell.
Greta Fitchett “Creating Textured Surfaces”
See photos taken at the workshop on our Gallery page
Friday 10th February 2012
Create textured surfaces on fabric by printing with heat sensitive 3D medium. Raise the surface with heat, and then paint with metallic acrylic paint to create a sumptuous effect. Add more texture and colour with free machine embroidery. Some experimenting by working on different fabrics to create textured surfaces that can be appliquéd.
Pauline Bloomfield “Drawing with Embroidery”
Saturday 17th March 2012
This is an experimental workshop where Pauline will introduce us to the techniques and fabrics she uses to create her own embroideries. We will be using mostly machine but also hand embroidery and we will learn her stitch, layer, stitch technique.
Jane Marrows “Hand Felted Lucky Bags”
Friday 20th July 2012
Students will be learning seamless felt making techniques to create a delightful bag from a choice of three patternways, using natural fibres. All patterns and equipment will be provided by the tutor free of charge.
