WORKSHOPS 2019
Indian Mirror Work using authentic shisha I will show you how to attach the mirror so it doesn't fall out. We will also use different methods using the thicker machine cut mirrors.
Kantha Stitching make a sampler of Kantha stitches to include quilting, darning, chatri, and border stitches.
Small Kantha Purse embroidered with Kantha running stitch, leaf and chakra (wheel) motif. The envelope purse is finished with a cord with a tassel and perhaps some beads/bells.
Indian Appliqué taking inspiration from the colourful appliqué of Rajasthan using the cut and fold method. The appliqué patches are stitched on a cotton background and further embellished with stitch, shisha, etc. Perhaps a cushion or a small hanging?
Book Bag traditionally precious books were wrapped in cloth or enclosed in a bag, My book bag is designed to hold an iPad!
Hand embroidery on the front with a cord or wrap to close.
Banjara Bag.The Banjara were nomadic , bags of various sizes were made for use when travelling to store food and personal items.
The foundation running stitch forms the base for interlaced stitching. The patterns are simple but effective. The use of different coloured threads makes the Banjara work so vibrant.
Procion Dyeing A colourful day - using shibori technique, tray dying, and mark making with soya wax you will go home with a stash of
colourful cloth.
Indigo Dyeing Stitch resist, binding, wrapping, clamping are some of the methods used to pattern the cloth. The indigo vat will be prepared in the morning and will be ready for dipping and dyeing after lunch.
A String of Elephants (or fish!) an opportunity to use up scraps of fabric. Machine or hand stitched elephants/fish are stuffed, embellished, strung on a rope with beads in-between.
Summer Workshops in The Conservatory
Broadstone, Dorset
Last summer I decided not to arrange a programme of workshops and it worked very well. Instead I invite students to get together with a group of friends, minimum four-maximum six. You can book a workshop at a date convenient to yourselves. It need not be a Saturday!
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Threads Themed packs are available on my website. You are welcome to visit me in Broadstone. They always appear when I am taking workshops! I'll be at Canford Needlecraft Fair 22 September 2019