Mica is a naturally occurring mineral that can be split into thin glass like sheets. It has an aged cracked quality that enhances the surface well when trapping collage pieces between it. We will be experimenting with mica to make intriguing neckpieces. Materials are extra.
More information about the artist on her web site.
£25.00
Have a great time learning how to make Janice's unique folded and manipulated fabric origami patchwork. You will learn the basics and then progress to some exciting variations for inclusion in your work or as mini projects. Otherwise known as 'squashed frogs' and 'leaded lights'!
More information about the artist on her web site.
Read more about the exhibition.
£25.00
Luscious landscapes, stunning skies, smouldering sunsets. All of these and more, can be achieved by painting fabrics. Learn how to produce these effects on cotton fabric for use in patchwork, quilting, appliqué and embroidery using brushes and sponges. Colour, heliographic (sun) effects and the use of finished fabrics all be discussed.
More information about the artist on her web site.
Read more about the exhibition.
£25.00
Another popular workshop where you will learn how to layer velvet, metallic sweetie Foils, organza and machine embroidery to create a shimmering ancient looking icon to frame.
More information about the artist on her web site.
£25.00
We shall start with simple drawing, putting together marks and lines. These we shall translate into stitch. Mainly using machine stitch, and primarily free machine embroidery, we shall explore the expressive potential of a line, seeing how to interpret the fluidity of a drawn line through stitch.
Alice Kettle is a contemporary textile/fibre artist based in the UK. She has established a unique area of practice, consistently and on an unparalleled scale. She has extended the possibilities of machine embroidery: producing works the size of tapestries, exploiting the textures and effects made possible through the harnessing of a mechanical process to creative ends. She is a Research Associate at Manchester Metropolitan University and Honorary Fellow at the University of Winchester. Her work is represented in various public collections.
£30.00
Starting with simple drawing, and folding and cutting paper to translate into stitch and fabric. Using machine stitch to make layers and collage so that edges and folds and shapes are linked with the machine line.
Alice Kettle is a contemporary textile/fibre artist based in the UK. She has established a unique area of practice, consistently and on an unparalleled scale. She has extended the possibilities of machine embroidery: producing works the size of tapestries, exploiting the textures and effects made possible through the harnessing of a mechanical process to creative ends. She is a Research Associate at Manchester Metropolitan University and Honorary Fellow at the University of Winchester. Her work is represented in various public collections.
£30.00
Karina gives a one day workshop teaching her famous technique of slashing. This simple stitch process allows you to create beautifully complex surfaces from unloved, recycled, or plain old fashioned fabrics.
Karina will first demonstrate and explain this process and then you will be able to experiment with this technique to create your own beautiful unique surfaces. You will only need a collection of fabrics you don't want, and an ability to vaguely sew in a straight line! You can of course bring 'nice' fabric with you its just more fun to make good stuff out of fabric you don't love anymore.
£30.00
Throughout the year the museum provides interesting and educational workshops for adults.
The workshops are often led by experts who have experience on a particular topic.
These reasonably priced sessions are available to anyone aged 16 and over.
All workshops must be booked in advance.
Please contact us to book your place(s).
