Workshops
All workshops take place in my studio, which is part of a converted stable block at Wolvey Hall.
Workshops currently running: Kintsugi repair and Shibori dyeing with natural indigo.
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Booking is available on various different sites and vouchers are available in the shop. Follow the links below or use the contact links to email me directly for private tuition, individual or group classes and availability for voucher workshop holders.
Hope to see you at a workshop soon....
Kintsugi Workshop for Beginners: £55
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An introduction to the traditional Japanese craft of Kintsugi, the art of golden repair.
In this workshop you will be guided through the whole process from the initial breakage to gold application using a combination of traditional and contemporary techniques resulting in a unique piece of Japanese pottery to take home. A range of ceramics will be available to choose from or you are welcome to bring your own piece with you, whether it be a treasured item that is already broken and in need of repair or a piece you would like to break and transform.
All materials are provided.
There will be time within the class to talk about the history of Kintsugi, shown traditional, specialist methods of reparation that are rarely used in modern Kintsugi and during an interim break there will be refreshments and home made cake.
Kintsugi is a beautiful craft and you will leave feeling it's meditative, therapeutic effects and with lots of new knowledge that may inspire a new hobby...and of course your own piece of Kintsugi pottery. Free parking available on site.
The piece you produce is purely for decoration and display as it is not food safe due to the nature of the metallic powder used.
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DATES:
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Saturday 13th April 1pm - 3.30pm
Friday 19th April 1pm - 3.30pm
Saturday 27th April 1pm - 3.30pm
Friday 3rd May 1pm - 3.30pm
Saturday 11th May 1pm - 3.30pm
Sunday 26th May 1pm - 3.30pm
Saturday 8th June 1pm - 3.30pm
Sunday 16th June 1pm - 3.30pm
Saturday 22nd June 1pm - 3.30pm
Saturday 20th April 1pm - 3.30pm
Friday 26th April 1pm - 3.30pm
Saturday 4th May 1pm - 3.30pm
Sunday 19th May 1pm - 3.30pm
Friday 7th June 1pm - 3.30pm
Sunday 23rd June 1pm - 3.30pm
Introduction to Shibori, Dyeing with Natural Indigo: £68
During this workshop we will learn how to create an indigo dye vat and exploring different Japanese Shibori techniques, a method translating to wring, squeeze or bind, manipulating fabric to produce a pattern.
You will be introduced to Indigo as a natural plant dye derived from Indigofera Tinctoria and how to create a dye vat.
We will be using a non toxic/eco friendly dye vat and organic cotton or silk bamboo cloth which will be dipped, often repeatedly, in the vat to produce a wonderful range of blue hues.
We will explore different Shibori techniques of pole wrapping (Arashi), clamping (Itajime), stitching (Nui) and binding (Kumo) to create fascinating surface pattern designs.
This will be a fun, experimental workshop where you will practise a few different techniques before going on to dye a scarf to take home with you, along with all your samples.
All materials are included but if you have something you'd like to dye, please bring it along (natural fabric only, cotton, linen or silk and please pre wash the item)
Wear suitable clothing that you don't mind getting a bit messy.
Tea, coffee, biscuits and homemade cake will be provided throughout.
Free parking on site.
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Dates:
Saturday 11th May 12 - 4pm
Sunday 26th May 12 - 4pm
Sunday 2nd June 12 - 4pm
Friday 14th June 12 - 4pm
Saturday 29th June 12 - 4pm
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Sunday 12th May 12 - 4pm
Friday 17th May 12 - 4pm
Saturday 25th May 12-4pm
Saturday 15th June 12 - 4pm
Sunday 30th June 12 - 4pm