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
What a fabulous exhibition of contemporary crafts: textiles, ceramics, glass, furniture, marquetry, jewellery and mixed media. sense of place Molly Williams MSDC - Felted fibres in the gallery some of my favourite pieces Christine Meyer-Eagleston FSDC Marquetry Sean Evelegh MSDC Denise Jaques MSDC Ceramics Margaret Jones FSDC Woven textiles Julia Desch MSDC Feltmaking The exhibition …
Continue reading "Bankside Exhibition with the society of Designer craftsmen"
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.
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 …
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 …
A 5-week online course April 22nd - May 22nd 2020 - where you will learn how to make a large contemplative sculpture using a wet felt method of sculpting. These sculptures are inspired by the work of modern sculptors, such as Barbara Hepworth and Sir Henry Moore and others. You will have the opportunity to …
Continue reading "New Figurative sculpture course! April 2020"
I've been designing an online course for several months and it is finally published and I have lovely, talented students from several parts of the world working through it. It has been a BIG learning journey for me and one I have really enjoyed. There has been much to figure out when it comes to: …
Our 2019 Prism Exhibition at the Hoxton Arches Gallery is on until Sunday 9th June! Its well worth a visit!! There are over 60 textile artists exhibiting...... a taste of their work.
I have never used procion dyes before and have decided to dye and print my fabric for a range of jackets with an Asian ottoman theme. Researching I have found some good tips for using dyes thickened with sodium alginate to paint or print onto fabric by Alyson Provax Alyson Provax - printmaker and experimental dyer in …
