CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
Tapestry Weaving and Textile Workshops 2010
30th/31st January 2010
Contemporary Tapestry
£100 materials included
A workshop that will introduce you to the versatility of contemporary tapestry. This workshop is suitable for beginners and intermediate students who wish to explore the creative potential of woven tapestry.
13th/14th February 2010
Magical Threads
£100 materials included
Experimenting with a variety of traditional and non-traditional materials you will discover the wide range of possibilities tapestry offers for personal expression, form fine weaving to 3d and textural surfaces. Experimenting with papers, plastic, and unusual materials any thing is possible with magical threads.
27th/28th February 2010
Record and Reflect
£100
Sketchbooks for textile artists.
The common misconception is that a sketchbook is full of drawings and that you have to be good at drawing to get started. This weekend is designed to introduce you to a range of sketchbooks approaches.
6th/7th March 2010
Piecing and Patching.
£100 + materials
Introduction to patchwork techniques from around the world
Every nationality has its own form of piecing and patching fabrics; whither it is out of necessity or cultural and historic traditions. Over the weekend we will explore hand stitched patchwork techniques from Korea, Japan, UK and America. Colour, pattern, design and the play of light will all be explored in this weekend workshop.
Summer School£275
19th – 23rd July 2010 – Tapestry in the 21st Century
To be confirmed
Fees include some materials and tea and coffee (please bring a packed lunch).
A weaving frame and bobbins can be provided for your use.
If you wish to keep them, there will be a small charge of £15.
All workshops will be held in my studio at WASPS, Studio 304 Patriothall, Stockbridge, Edinburgh,
and will run for 10am to 4.30pm
For further information please contact
Fiona R Hutchison at 07877457332
e-mail fiona.hutchison@blueyonder.co.uk
