I will be exhibiting with the Society of Designer Craftsmen at the Bankside Gallery, London. 20th November - 1st December 2024 If you are in London come and see the exhibition! I'll be stewarding on Monday 25th November.
2025 Online Workshop Registration Open
Contemporary Dancer and Contemplative figure workshop If you would like to learn my sculpture technique and create your own unique sculptures then follow the link to find out more about these workshops. For these workshops I will be including one hour weekly face-to-face classes via zoom where I will demonstrate the lesson processes as you …
the “problem” with natural dyes
I have been having the best time experimenting and working with naturally dyed wool fibres. The colours are wonderful, soft, vibrant and all from plant materials. Along the way I have tried planting and growing dye plants, purchased dried pant material and natural dye extracts. So, after two years here is a synopsis: Growing dye …
What’s happening my my workshop…
New 2D felt wall art inspired by the changing seasons of the Shropshire landscape. Dyes Madder Fustic Weld Buddelia Natural dyes with good light fastness properties. I have used a variety of long wool fibres - Blue Faced Leicester, Leicester long wool, Wensleydale on a base of Perendale and Merino. Dyed silk fibres and fabrics …
Inspired by Carpets
I am looking at the work of Faig Ahmed again as part of research for new work. I find his way of thinking very exciting and inspirational - to think subconsciously - to go with the flow of thought, enquiry and inquisitiveness - spontaneous 'what if' and 'why not' and 'just do it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdL2VldIKPk&t=177s Textile.org …
Preparing for natural dyeing 2024
Last year I experimented with natural dyes, creating a palette of colours that reflect the area I live in - Shropshire UK. Alongside homegrown plant materials I augment my colour palette with natural dye extracts - easy to mix in solution and they have a certain consistency. For example, I will get a much deeper …
Sculpting with wool fibres is akin to working with clay.
Sculpting with wool fibres is akin to working with clay. To explore the idea of mixing the two materials I mixed uncarded wool locks into a ceramic slip to create simple shapes. The shape and texture created is quite delicate and beautiful - full of movement. Primary firing The clay slip and fibres survived the …
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Garden Dye Plants 2023
I am collecting avocado skins and stones, onion skins, Buddleia and Coreopsis to make dyes and paints to experiment with this autumn and winter.
Large Contemplative felt Figure Workshop
Contemplative Figure Workshop begins 27th October
Felting by ride-on mower!
I've been wanting to try felting this way for ages - inspired by the Mongolian method of pulling a rolled batt behind a pony across the Steppes. If it works then I can combine felting with weekly lawn mowing... I made up a large batt of wool -using wool batting x 3 layers - well …
