Learn how to extend your textile art practice by incorporating mixed media and fibres. 

This class is designed as a two-part workshop, spread over two session so that time is allowed for personal thought, consideration and reflective planning. You will be given the materials list required, such as plastics, fibres and tools to experiment with.

Chop ‘deconstruct’ and put together again ‘construct’ to create new and exciting new pieces.

Heat distressing techniques: such as using a hot iron with 'bondaweb' to trap meltable particles, even making beads for further embellishment or jewellery will be explored. The goal for the session is for all to become the inner child, play, have fun, question...what if I?

Location:

The workshop in live form will he held within the artists home studio in the north east of England in a small village called Kibblesworth.

Time and date held:

Each session is arranged on a personal basis, suited to your personal circumstances. Once the initial booking is confirmed you will be contacted by Ailish to confirm a date and time.

Timeframe:

Two 35 min (approx) sessions, with the option to re-sign in for a further smaller session to finalise ideas. (Please discuss this with Ailish after booking, as it is possible to take out a longer workshop session on request).

How it will work….

The method of Zoom may be new or old to you, however it can prove a real blessing when you would rather work from home or if you simply cannot attend an in person session.

Within this workshop you will be guided through the joy and creative value to using your own personal life stories and memorabilia to create hand stitch collage pieces.

Before the session begins….

You will be emailed details to help the class be to your best benefit. For example a list of required materials will be communicated to you, so that you can prepare in good time in the days before you begin.

It is suggested that you make your work personal, guided by your personal life yet nurtured through Ailish’s teaching. So it may be worthwhile taking time out before the session begins to percolate what you would like to use to inspire you, for example if you have any photographs you wish to have on view to influence your creativity development. It may be that you hanker using a certain piece of fabric or lace which has a special meaning to you, perhaps a family heirloom which has been stored out of sight, ready to take on a new life in your art.

Time Considerations When Working Through Zoom:

Zoom is wonderful however for most accounts, a timeframe has been added so that only 40min sessions are allowed at the time. For this reason a 35/40 min session with a short break then another 35/40 min session to finish is best. This can be extended on personal preference and prior planning with Ailish.

These short sessions may seem too little to produce work, but it is amazing what can be achieved even in an hour, if preparation has been done. Ailish has experience of teaching this many times over at events across the UK in one hour total sessions with much success.

After the session finishes…

You will not be made to feel at a loss once the session ends. This class is designed to ignite and strengthen you to go on to play with this technique.

Ailish is always available for further sessions and will happily discuss ideas with you.