Fiona Robertson
Fiona originally trained in Fine Art, and over the course of her career, developed a passion for textiles.
She is inspired by the beauty and diversity of the landscape that surrounds us, exploring this by taking photographs, recording the colours of the changing seasons and capturing the light at different times of the day. Through a series of sketches, she focuses on the rhythms, colours and textures that are very much a feature of her work, using both free motion machine and hand stitching to create her fine art embroideries.
Small pieces of hand-dyed scrim, hessian, silk fabric, and fibres are laid out to create an impression of the planned composition.
Once this is done, drawing is done by sewing machine, laying down tone and creating movement. Finally, hand stitching is applied, developing highly textured detail. Each piece of work can take several weeks to complete.
Fiona has exhibited widely in the UK and has sold work to private collectors in the UK, Europe, the United States, Canada and Australia.
Fiona’s Courses
NEW

Machine and Hand Embroidered Heather Moorland
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 - Thu, 27 Mar 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Create your own machine and hand embroidered textile landscape inspired by the stunning North York Moors. This course will develop your confidence and understanding of using a wide range of techniques and materials...
£190
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4 spaces available
NEW

Machine and Hand Embroidered Autumnal Woodland
Wed, 8 Oct 2025 - Thu, 9 Oct 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Create a stunning machine and hand embroidered woodland scene that takes your knowledge and skills to the next level! Over two days you will learn how to compose, structure and stitch an embroidered...
£190
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11 spaces available