workshops
As part of my practice I strive to share my knowledge and passion for creativity in hands on and exploratory workshops. Engaging in local communities and to encourage connectivity with the arts and with other creatives.
The images below are from workshops I have facilitated and co-facilitated.
Please get in touch if you are interested in these workshops or other textile workshops.
Japanese Stitch: Introduction into history & technique of Sashiko and Boro
Slow stitching workshop learning the traditional Japanese art of Sashiko and Boro inspired stitching
Natural Indigo dye and Shibori techniques
Day workshop creating a natural Indigo vat exploring the Japanese resist technique of Shibori
Participant from Natural Indigo Dye Workshop
“Excellent preparation, information and tuition. A relaxed and friendly style of sharing knowledge and encouraging us.”
Participant from the Natural Ink Painting Workshop
“It has been such a joy to play with nature freely and meet like-minded people. I have loved learning about natural inks, and drinking herbal tea! Thank you.”
Natural Bundle Dyeing
An introduction into botanical colour through eco-friendly bundle dye technique. Using a selection of dried and fresh flowers and food wastes to produce a vibrant and unique silk scarf.
Natural Ink Painting
A co-facilitated workshop series with artist Joanne Lamb using handmade foraged natural inks encouraging participants to use dried flowers and natural materials as inspiration as well as mark making tool.
Participant from the Natural Bundle Dye Workshop
“Thank you for making the world of natural dyes so accessible. An inspiration.”
Woven Words - Deep listening and Cyanotype workshop
A co-facilitated workshop with artists Kristina Kapilin and Laura Selby. Held at Sands End Community Centre in Fulham. Exploring South Park through deep listening and creating cyanotypes inspired by the landscape blending the sensory experience through creativity, nature and community.
Participant from the Woven Words Workshop