As well as starting a new job here this week, I’ve had a wonderful two days being taught again by the incomparable Jan Beaney at Broadland Arts Centre. The theme this time was ‘Trees’
“Trees are inspiring subjects to study and offer exceptional starting points for making exciting designs. Their characteristic shapes, varying bark structures, leaves, fruits and seeds could all be interpreted in fabric and thread to great effect. On this course we will enjoy looking at the many possibilities of developing richly coloured patterns and textural surfaces in a range of techniques. These may include print, fabric paints, hand and/or machine embroidery as appropriate for the images envisaged.”
And I have another two day course to look forward to at the end of the month – this time with the other, equally superb half of Double Trouble – Jean Littlejohn - when the theme will be ‘Flowers’.
“On this course students will design dynamic patterns based on flowers. We will combine a variety of printing methods using flowers from our environment and other cultures to produce wonderful colourful backgrounds. Techniques will include bonding, hand and machine embroidery, as well as free appliqué and embellishing.”
Pictures to follow soon.
