Reviews…
’I really enjoyed the 4 week Introduction to Textile Art course with Ailish at the Biscuit Factory (Newcastle Upon Tyne) . What I liked most was how freeing it was - Ailish created the conditions (and supplied the materials) so that each individual could find their own path. Ailish was on hand to provide expert guidance and inspiration but she gave us all the confidence to improvise and be spontaneous. It was so inspiring to see what other people made. And it was also very restoring to set the week's concerns aside and spend a couple of hours being creative together. It was a wonderful introduction to textile arts and I am keen to do more - both at home and through future workshops.’ - Rachel (February 2024)
‘I really enjoyed the approach of using scrap material to create a mixed media collage. Ailish has a calming aura which helped me relax into the session and not become too precious about what I was doing. I was able to play without worrying too much about the end result; after all I could remove or cover anything I didn’t like. At the end of the session, I came away with more confidence in my ability with mixed media collage and even impressed myself with what I had achieved!’ - Amanda, workshop 2023 attendee.
Workshops
Narrative Textiles with Ailish Henderson
Whether we are aware of it or not, we all have a story to tell. Learn how to use inspirational collage resources, along with your own photographs, memorabilia, and any treasures you wish to bring along to inspire you and incorporate into your artworks created within the session. This is visual storytelling at its best.
The session will be focused in a fun and relaxed way, with no high aspirations or strict rules – this is your chance for creative play. This workshop has been directly inspired by Ailish’s own artwork, which will be discussed and visually showcased at the beginning of this session.
At the end of the session, you will leave with inspiration within to know how to develop your own stitched collage pieces using your own personal narrative. You will have begun this project and worked at your own pace to produce at least the beginnings of a stitched collage.
Where?
The Biscuit Factory, Ouseburn, Tyne and Wear
When?
2nd November 1.30-3.30 pm 2024
On Demand: EG Workshop: Narrative-based Stitched Collage with Ailish Henderson
Location:
Online
Date and time:
On Demand
Learn how to develop your own stitched collage pieces using your own personal narrative. This is visual storytelling at its best.
Stitch your story with Ailish Henderson - The Batsford Gallery, London 1-3pm 12th October 2024. Book your place.
Narrative Textiles (workshop) - Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh, Scotland 1-3pm 9th November 2024.
People & Place: Stitched Collage Portrait Characters (workshop) - The Newcastle Arts Centre, Tyne and Wear, 1-3pm November 16th 2024. Book your place.
Narrative Textiles (workshop) - Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh, Scotland 1-3pm 16th December 2024
Lectures
Narrative Textiles - Durham Shincliffe WI, 7.30pm 5th March 2025
Exhibitions
Ailish Henderson: Narrative Textiles - The Batsford Gallery, London. 10th - 20th October 2024
Book Signings and other Events
Meet the author - The Biscuit Factory, Ouseburn, North East England 26th October 2024
Narrative Textiles - demonstration - The Knitting and Stitching Show, Harrogate - 21st November 2024. More information.
Meet the author - Open Studios - The Biscuit Factory, Ouseburn, North East England 23/24th November 2024