Inspirations and memories come out of my suitcase and tell the story of my textile adventure. Amanda has a BA in Textiles/Fashion and has received a number of awards for her work. She says about her work: "My creative practice is my life. It intertwines with my friends, family, home, garden, and travels... "For an… Read More »Talk: My Blue Suitcase, by Amanda Clayton
Learn or revisit hand embroidery techniques such as inlay, cutwork, applique, layering, needle darning and many more, that are now very relevant to current embroidery and quilting methods. You will be working them in neutral cloth and thread, producing a sampler strip, which will introduce you to qualities such as transparency that may be new… Read More »Workshop: A Little Strip of Leaves, with Amanda Clayton
Jess says her original textiles are a bold and tactile exploration of colour and pattern through hand stitching and embellishment. She uses a combination of processes within all of her embroideries including traditional hand embroidery techniques, hand dyeing, printing and embellished surfaces, that utilise unconventional and recycled materials. "I'm passionate about utilising mixed media and… Read More »Zoom Talk: Journey into the Unconventional, by Jessica Grady
In this online workshop you will learn techniques to create beautiful floral designs with a range of mixed media materials combined with hand embroidery. Jessica brings together the techniques she has developed in her practice, such as 3D folded petals, beaded stamens and curling leaves and vines, to help students create a colourful and… Read More »Zoom Workshop: Fantasy Florals, with Jessica Grady
Temari is an ancient and beautiful Japanese craft that involves embroidering the surface of a handmade ball with stunning designs. An experienced embroiderer, covering textile art from blackwork to temari, Nicola Davis enjoys stitching that blends mathematics and symmetry with unexpected twists of colour. She believes embroidery is a unique medium through which to explore… Read More »Talk: Temari balls, by Nicola Davis
Jo is a contemporary textile artist, designer and tutor. In this workshop you will learn a variety of techniques to create your finished textile piece. There will be plenty of inspiration available for you. Free motion embroidery is an exciting technique where you are able to 'draw' with the sewing machine - also known as… Read More »Workshop: Free Motion Landscapes, with Jo Hill
Experiment with metal as a textile. Alysn has a long-standing reputation as an innovative textile artist. She works primarily in copper, bronze, brass, stainless steel in the form of shim and woven metal, combined with a variety of fabrics, paints and threads. Surfaces are often altered by burnishing, texturing, printing, patterning and patinating. … Read More »Summer School (2 days): Mixed Metal Patchwork with Alysn Midgelow-Marsden
Please note start time: 11 am. After AGM business in the morning, we will be starting on the stitched ornaments for our tree in the Leamington Christmas Tree Festival. This year's decorations will be Scandi-style felt "baubles". They will be in a limited colour range to keep everything unified. Patterns and materials will be issued… Read More »AGM and Member Activity