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October 8, 2024
After an enforced hiatus, I am pleased to say that my courses and workshops will be re-starting. The 5-day courses have always been popular and I have met many talented and interesting people from all over the globe over the last 20 years. It is a privilege to be able to share my studio in this way and we always learn so much, enjoying the camaraderie of a shared passion for printed textiles.
I have refined the course structure to enable greater productivity. Working with participants in advance of the course to support them in developing and preparing their artwork, all screens are ready to go when they arrive, allowing an extra printing day.
The courses have always been run on an on-demand basis. Taking a maximum of three participants, I try and co-ordinate mutually convenient dates, so welcome enquiries if you think you might like to participate in the future. I am planning to run a 5-day course from Monday 25th November through to Friday 29th November 2024 inclusive. Please see the ‘Courses’ page to see what previous participants have said about their experience, and get in touch for all the information, booking forms and prices.
Participants working in the studio on a 5-day course
October 7, 2024
Celebrating 62 years of The 62 Group of Textile Artists, the ‘Making as Learning’ brief asked members to investigate a new way of working.
My contribution to the show is ‘Album’, which explores the idea of a collection of photographs. Inspired by an unexpected gathering and a complex family history, I touch on feelings of absence within an interior. Bleached-out or burnt-in shadows permeate pillowcases that may contain or be empty, with a quite repeating pattern ‘humming’ in the background – perhaps old wallpaper or fabric – alluding to the domestic space. Creating work that was double-sided was new for me – there is no back or front – but the fragmentation and rearrangement of compositions on either side reinforces a sense of shifting change over time.
The 300ft-long roof space at Salt’s Mill is impressive and atmospheric, providing the perfect environment in which to explore and appreciate the amazing array of innovative pieces presented by members in response to the ‘Making as Learning’ brief. The mood changes with the weather, and when the sun is out, the roof lights allow striking shadows to interact with the works.
‘Album'; dyed and screen-printed linen installation at Salt’s Mill
Alongside ‘Album’ is a series of samples that demonstrate the development process as colours are explored and print layer order is refined. It can take time to arrive at something I really like, but they all give valuable information and insight, adding to my printing knowledge.
Series of printed linen samples for ‘Album’ at Salt’s Mill
‘Making as Learning’, Salt’s Mill, in the Victorian industrial village of Saltaire in Shipley, near Bradford, runs from 8th September-3rd November 2024; Wednesday-Sunday 11am-4pm.
https://www.62group.org.uk/exhibitions/making-as-learning/
[Due to a technical glitch I have lost more recent items on my ‘News’ page, so the following has been posted retrospectively]
I was delighted to show a selection of work in ‘Tangled Up’ at Sunny Bank Mills which ran from 27th April – 30th June 2024.
The show explored how the selected artists often use or reference domestic textiles and/or themes, to explore personal stories.
‘Tangled Up’, Sunny Bank Mills gallery
The Long Years (detail); screen-printed vintage Irish linen
May 18, 2017
Following the very successful Design-Nation exhibition Marks and Tools curated by Liz Cooper, at the Oxo Tower Gallery as part of London Craft Week 4-7 May 2017, a new microsite has been launched showcasing the participating makers. It features examples of their work as well as giving insight to their methodologies and inspirations, in answer to questions posed by photographer and writer on design and the home, Barbara Chandler.
Design-Nation showcase microsite designed by Seen PR
January 19, 2017
I will be participating in a showcase exhibition with Design Nation as part of London Craft Week 2017. Featuring a range of selected members’ work, it will highlight the use of processes and materials that demonstrate the theme of mark-making, and promote Design Nation’s portfolio and projects.
The show runs from 4th-7th May 2017; 11am-6pm each day
OXO Tower Gallery, OXO Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, London, SE1 9PH
Further details
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