Contemporary Textile Artist and Bespoke Surface Pattern Designer
I bought several Shetland x Romney fleeces from Fern Hill Fibre earlier in the year and, together with naturally dyed Leicester Long wool, I have been exploring an abstract felt that reflects the countryside around my home. I am drawn to 3D sculpture, so added texture and movement on the piece is a priority. Working …
Here's my October Newsletter - it's been a busy summer and I am finally back in my workshop. Find out more about the 2026 Contemporary Dancer Workshop: Dancer Workshop
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 …
Contemplative Figure Workshop begins 27th October
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 …
Contemporary DanceR 2023 September 15th-October 13th It's not too late to join! Find out more!
I began the pod with white and naturally dyed merino wool. Once the pod was formed and partially fulled I stitched in thick welts across the surface with needle and thread, then fulled with a sander followed by stuffing the pod well with cotton fabric before and placing in the dryer, on hot, for 15 …
Contemporary DanceR 2023 September 15th-October 13th Find out more Contemplative Figure 2023 October 27th-November 30th Find out more To find out more about the courses please follow the links above and I look forward to seeing you soon. I have missed my teaching and students very much this year, while I have been at Manchester …
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https://www.lisabelsky.com/ Uses porcelain slip Each piece begins as hand knit or crocheted fabric. The fabric is manipulated, shaped and then dipped into porcelain slip. During the firing process the original fabric burns away leaving behind a ceramic remnant or record of what was once there. The stitches, now preserved as clay, have become the structure …
Adieu Garden Figure.
