During this workshop under the guidance of Claire Humphries, you will create a unique, delicate wall hanging using a whole variety of textile techniques.
Using techniques including trapping threads, gold flacks, paper and feathers you will effectively create your own unique textiles elements which will be used as you collage your wall hanging.
On this workshop you will learn how to:
– Use effect papers
– Use a heat gun to distress papers and fabrics
– Use fabric paints
– Use simple hand stitching techniques
– Consider elements of composition
Please note that there is a £10 materials charge payable on the day for this workshop.
Click on the heading below to find out if you need to bring anything with you.
What to expect
Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all and provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors plus the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas and experiences. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.
Arrive in time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning your session at the appointed time. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a homemade 2 course lunch. The main course will be delicious but don’t overdo it as the puds are usually worth waiting for! There will be a further afternoon break with the most wonderful cakes from Roots & Fruits Home Bakery, a North Yorkshire micro-bakery producing handmade bread and cakes. All food and refreshments are included in the price of the workshop.
Finish time is given as a target – there are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.
We aim for your day to be a real treat… of course you could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make it a day being looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!
What you’ll need to bring with you
An apron or wear clothes you are happy to paint in
Hand sewing kit including small sharp scissors
Optional items which appeal to you that you wish to include in your hanging.
