Tag archive: Workshops
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Time – Exhibition at Arc
At the end of January, I will be teaming up with fellow textile artist Simone Frater-Russell for an exhibition at Arc – Arts for Recovery in the Community in Reddish entitled Time as we both explore change over time, be that physical shape and appearance or the fleeting, ethereal and sometimes unreliable way individuals recall events or people.
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Over The Kitchen Table – Mothers who Make
As part of the PUSH festival at HOME theatre in Manchester, Mothers Who Make held a day celebrating the creativity in the group. The afternoon was entitled Over The Kitchen Table, a reference to where creative mothers often end up working to maintain their creative lives.
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A New Thread with DIY
Following the successful tour of “Following The Thread”, DIY Theatre company has begun devising another original touring show about ‘Space’. I have been in running creative workshops to use design to help generate ideas and boost the devising process.
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Photos from December’s Mafia Makes
In December, I was guest crafter for Manchester Craft Mafia’s monthly craft sessions at Common and The Beagle making Christmas decorations using leatherette and fleece.
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News – December’s Mafia Makes Sessions
I am guest crafter for December’s Mafia Makes. Here’s the poster with all the details of what, when & where…
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Still Learning…
I love learning new techniques & skills. Recently I attended a “Textural Collage” masterclass from Dionne Swift at Janome headquarters in Stockport.
A great introduction to the possibilities of an embellisher leaving me itching to do more.
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Sharing the Teepee
Over the summer I have been stitching a large teepee that will centre stage in DIY Theatre ‘s new show “Following The Thread” that will tour to schools for children with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
The arrival of the finished teepee was cause for great excitement.
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Manchester Craft Mafia Exhibition in The Study
Manchester Craft Mafia were invited to collaborate with Manchester Museum on the development of the ‘Make’ area. They were commissioned to each create a piece of work inspired by the museum’s collection.
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Back at DIY Theatre – Trails & Teepees
It is really great to be working with DIY Theatre Company again. I have worked with them on various projects over the past 10 years. They are a disability led theatre company. Whenever I work with them as designer, I run design sessions with the group that input into my design process but also help them […]
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Hark! An Ark!
I have recently been involved in a fabulous project bringing together Bridgewater Hall, Chetham’s School of Music and Manchester Cathedral for a production of Benjamin Britten’s community opera, Noye’s Fludde.
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Chortlon Arts Festival Workshops 2012
After performing at Chorlton Arts Festival 2011, Aqueous Humour were invited back to be part of the schools programme for 2012. They run a series of workshops and performances in the Blue Box Theatre at Chorlton High School for pupils at the school and from local primary schools. We worked with kids from Chorlton Church of England Primary…
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News – Jubilee Crown and Tiara making workshop
Bring the kids to Mill Gate for the Diamond Jubilee Bank Holiday. On Tuesday 5th June, I will be running a special kids workshop where they can design & make their very own royal crowns and tiaras! There will be the opportunity to take their photo in our own special throne room. The workshop will be […]