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In this workshop we’ll explore different machine embroidery techniques on water soluble fabric; allowing us to create small, delicate thread sculptures and motifs.
In this workshop we’ll explore different machine embroidery techniques on water soluble fabric; allowing us to create small, delicate thread sculptures and motifs.
Some experience with a sewing machine is an advantage for this workshop but confident beginners are welcome!
Helen Walsh is an Artist and Creative Practitioner specialising in drawing and textiles, in particular embroidery. She is continually fascinated by the natural world and our connection to it. She is particularly interested in birds and their feathers and uses them as symbols in her work to explore the human desire to transcend. Choosing to work predominantly with natural fibres such as silk and linen Helen finds herself consistently drawn to traditional textile skills such as embroidery, knitting and dyeing and enjoys the connections with the often forgotten makers of the past that working this way gives her. Helen is a skilled and experienced workshop leader and works on a variety of community and education based arts projects working with a diverse range of people in a variety of settings. Helen’s aim is to enable people to unlock and explore their creativity.
Disappearing Act: Free Motion Embroidery on Water Soluble Fabric will run from 10am until 4pm and include refreshments throughout the day including fresh coffee, teas and a light lunch.
Please note: There is a flight of stairs from the main entrance with a stair lift. The course will take place in the Gallery on the second floor accessed only by a flight of stairs.
