Workshop Programme Summer 2019

     Advanced Eco Printing

 Tues 4th June

      Two Day Workshop  

  Wed 5th June

      Tutor: Caroline Bell

A more advanced approach to eco-printing.   Using the process of applying heat and moisture to plant material wrapped in fabric, you will have the opportunity to build on established skills through the use of natural dyes, mordants and different ways of bundling.

      www.caroline-bell.co.uk

      Cost: £95.00 (inc £5.00 materials charge)

      NOTE: Numbers will be limited to a maximum of 9

What if....?   Less is more!   Working with mixed media and mono-type print    

  Wed 3rd July

 Two Day Workshop        

  Thurs 4th July

 Tutor: Amanda Hislop

Working within the restraints of simple materials and limited colour combinations let your work grow and unfold in an exploratory workshop creating both subtle and dynamic surfaces which will work with mixed media and hand stitch.

Transform a variety of papers with simple mono-type drawing; work fabric scraps and muslin scrim into layered surfaces; work with hand stitch using only white and neutral threads.  
Let the work evolve.   Add layers of restricted colour combinations to reveal subtle and surprising effects.
Take it further.   What would happen if the surface was further developed?   Folding, fragmenting, rearranging, adding more stitch - follow your own creative direction towards imaginative conclusions. 

Suitable for those with an open mind, a desire to explore and who also enjoy the challenge of intuitive experimentation.    Enjoy the freedom to broaden creative boundaries while developing a collection of paper and mixed media samples by exploring the creative potential of line colour and texture in textiles and mixed media.

Look out for Amanda's book launch exhibition and further workshops in the autumn!!!

 www.amandahisloptextileartist.com

 Cost: £105.00 (inc £10.00 materials charge)

 Tutor: Jeanette Appleton

Become less afraid of colour by enjoying the surprises of colour mixes and surfaces at each stage of the felt making process and appreciating the contrasts between intense vibrancies and complexities of greys. 

Using prefelts the scale of colour areas and composition will be considered before fully felting, while stitching with coloured threads will create interesting small marks and textures. Further contrast of depth will be achieved by bonding open weave fabric to the surface. Depending on what emerges through the process, these will become ideas for future work or for a small finished item. 

Individual guidance will be available to extend your personal approach and development. Examples of ethnological and contemporary felts will be shown during the course.

 www.jeanetteappleton.com

       Cost: £137.00 (inc £7.00 materials charge)

 NOTE: Numbers will be limited to a maximum of 10

 Summer Fruits in Coloured Pencils   

 Sat 20th July

 Tutor: Jill Winch

In this one day course Jill will be using coloured pencils to depict the many fruits available at this glorious time of year. 

Jill will show by way of demonstrations how to blend together coloured pencils to achieve a smooth effect, how to achieve a bloom as with plums and peaches, and how to achieve shine as with cherries...Jill will also show how best to use composition to bring out the best in showing off your choice of subject.

 www.jillwinch.com

 Cost: £35.00 (inc £4.00 materials charge)

Working Fast & Loose with Acrylics

 Fri 9th Aug

 Tutor: Heather Miller

You will be looking at techniques to get the best out of this vibrant medium, working quickly and expressively. Learn how to get the best composition from your photograph, exploring colour mixing and mark making in fun, fast and lively ways that enhance your painting.  Bring photos of landscapes, flowers or any others you have,  as your inspiration. All materials provided.

 www.heathermillerpaintings.com

 Cost: £48.00 (inc £12.00 materials charge)