Past workshops
Spring 2015
half day workshops at SewArty in Kenilworth CV8 1JD
FALSE BATIK ON PAPER Friday 27th February 2015
Using the resist technique of drawing with wax through a Tjanting tool, this method of working on to paper gives you an unusual surface and freestyle to your artwork. Layer up colours and iron off to see extraordinary results.
INTRODUCTION TO SCREEN PRINTING Friday 6th March 2015
Using the silkscreen technique of stencil resist, print with permanent coloured inks on to a range of fabric types and get different results every time. For beginners & experienced who wish to develop further.
INTRODUCTION TO SCREEN PRINTING Friday 13th March 2015
Revisit and develop your prints further from the previous week or begin a new. This workshop continues to explore the silkscreen technique of stencil resist. For beginners & experienced who wish to develop further.
FREE MACHINE EMBROIDERY-STITCH DRAW Friday 20th March 2015
Use the free needle technique on your sewing machine to transfer drawings on to fabric & laminated paper backgrounds. Incorporate different threads and blocks of colour to transform your illustrations.
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Autumn 2014
half day workshops at SewArty in Kenilworth CV8 1JD
SPOON BUNTING
Saturday 13th September
Draw with the
sewing machine learn reverse couching stitch and paper laminating
techniques. Give new life to used packaging and make a fun
alternative bunting.
MONO PRINTING Friday 3rd October
Design and make
paper stencils to use with the mono printing process and create a series of
original prints. Have a fun workshop full of colour!
FREE MACHINE
EMBROIDERY Friday 10th Oct
Make a textile piece
incorporating free motion embroidery and fabric applique. Includes drawing with
the sewing machine, bonding threads, fibres and fabrics.
SURFACE TEXTURE
Friday 17th October
Create a variety of
striking textured samples using layering, slashing, pleating & folding
techniques. Learn how to manipulate and experiment with an assortment
of fabrics.
QUIRKY QUILTS Friday 7th November
Reinvent traditional
patchwork & quilting techniques. Learn how to make cathedral windows,
mosaic and traditional english patchwork with a personal twist.
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'Image transfer and Surface design'
Saturday 10th May 2014
held at The Beetroot Tree, in Derbyshire
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Use image transfer technique to recreate your favourite imagery on a pre-prepared fabric or paper background & complete with simple hand and machine stitches.
(To mount it in style please bring an old frame no larger than A4!)
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Spring 2014
'Quilt top in a day'
Saturday 15th February
Reinvent traditional patchwork & quilting techniques and hand stitch the day away creating
an unusual quilt top for an application of your choice.
Make and take home a personal treasure, how big is up to you!
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'Screen Print'
Wednesday 5th March
held at studio sixty
Design and make paper stencils to
use with the silk screen printing process and
create original kitchen and table linens for your home.
Have a fun day full of colour!
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'Surface Decoration'
Friday 7th March
Friday 7th March
held at studio sixty
Create individual artwork using image transfer paper and your
favourite imagery.
Complete with hand
and machine stitch appliqué
and embellishment.
Bring an old frame to mount it in style!
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Image Transfer & Surface Decoration
A playful workshop transferring images on to fabric & paper. Using image transfer paper, recreate your favourite imagery on a pre-prepared fabric or paper background & finish off with hand and machine stitch appliqué & embellishment. (bring an old frame to finish it in style!)
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Fabric Manipulation & Surface Texture
working with an assortment of materials you will have the opportunity to create a variety of striking textured samples using techniques such as slashing, pleating, folding & ragging techniques. A sewing machine would be useful for this workshop but not essential.
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Quilted Covers
Reinvent traditional patchwork & quilting techniques and create a cover or carry case for your mobile electronic device. Working with recycled fabric & paper ephemera hand stitch the day away experimenting with techniques such as cathedral windows, traditional English patchwork, appliqué and kantha stitch. Remember to bring your device with you or its measurements!
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Open Make 2013
mixed media up-cycled and fun decorative accessories for charity.
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