Description
You will have the opportunity to experiment with materials (plants/various materials provided/ones you want to bring along) and templates, to create samples using a special cyanotype fabric. I will then guide you through using different stitches to embellish your designs. Once you have sampled, you can either continue to experiment or choose to make a finished piece. Teas, coffees and cake included (please let me know on booking if you have any allergies or special dietary requirements). Please note - access to the workshop is uneven and down two flights of steps. Did you know that Cyanotypes were invented by Hawkhurst based astronomer and chemist (among other things) John Herschel? He was friends with the family of the botanist and photographer Anna Atkins, who also lived nearby, and she produced many beautiful botanical cyanotypes. She is often considered to be the first person to publish a book of photographic images…
What's included in the price?
All materials are provided.
Duration
6 hours
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
I completed a 1st class honours degree in constructed textiles with a specialism in weaving and have been working in the creative industry for over 25 years; undertaking woven, embroidered and sculptural contracts and commissions for both private customers and the commercial industry; as well as making, exhibiting and selling my own work. I have a City & Guilds certificate for adult learning and teaching in further education. I have enjoyed teaching classes and workshops in the following subjects: weaving, creative hand embroidery, machine embroidery, translating visual research into textile design, still life drawing, life drawing, working with colour, designing for embroidery, cyanotype making, natural dyeing. I am always open to creating workshops for small groups that would like to learn particular skills, so feel free to ask!
