I am pleased to be able to offer a range of lectures and workshops about my work and related subjects. I am happy to travel to your group and provide a lecture, workshop or both! If you would like to do a workshop but live outside the UK or are not a member of a group, you may like to check out the selection of Online Workshops available. Subjects currently include 'Paper and Stitch - an introduction to mixed media', and 'Handmade Books'.

Please click to check the classroom requirements to verify your venue is suitable before booking. A list of student requirements is also given. Prices are listed for 2004/2005. Travelling expenses are not included. I will normally drive to your venue at a cost of 30p/mile.

My calendar is full for 2004/2005. Please email for availablity and prices for 2006 onwards

Workshops

'Making Handmade Books'
Learn to make four different books in a day! We will explore a variety of bindings, papers and decorative techniques for making truly individual and beautiful books. Students can incorporate existing designwork/embroidery into the pages or covers.
Workshop normally runs from 10am-4pm. One day workshop £150. Maximum of 15 students.
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'The Artist's Book'
Learn how to customise a shop bought sketchbook. Students will transform an ordinary book with cutting, piercing, painting and stitch.
Workshop normally runs from 10am-4pm.One day workshop £150. Maximum of 15 students.
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'Images on Fabric'
Have you ever wanted to incorporate images in your work? Students will try a variety of image making techniques from simple motifs to photographic reproductions. We will explore simple screen printing, photo transfer and mono-printing amongst other methods.
Workshop normally runs from 10am-4pm.One day workshop £150. Maximum of 15 students. There is an additional charge of £10 per person to cover materials provided.
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'Embellished Quilting'
During this workshop students will explore techniques including bonded applique, free machine quilting, seeding, beading and foiling to produce a sample that could be completed as a small wallhanging or as part of a larger piece.
Workshop normally runs from 10am-4pm. One day workshop £150. Maximum of 15 students.
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'Free Appliqué - Fabric Collage, Art as Inspiration'
Taking paintings as our inspiration we will use sheer, semi-sheer and opaque fabrics to construct a fabric collage which can then be stitched either by hand or machine. Ways to take the sample further will also be discussed.
Workshop normally runs from 10am-4pm.One day workshop £150. Maximum of 15 students.
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'Free Appliqué - Fabric Collage, Landscape as Inspiration'
Using the same technique as the previous workshop, this time we will take our inspiration from nature. Landscape photographs will provide the colour and design information we will develop into a piece of fabric collage. Ways to take the sample further will be discussed.
Workshop normally runs from 10am-4pm.One day workshop £150. Maximum of 15 students.
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Markal Magic
Students will explore using Markal (Shiva) Paintstiks on to paper and cloth. A variety of methods of application will be covered including stencilling. Workshop normally runs from 10am-4pm. One day workshop £150. Maximum of 15 students.