EG Summer School –Alston Hall

I had another enjoyable time this year at the Embroiderer’s Guild North West summer school which was held as usual at Alston Hall.

The tutor was Elizabeth Cousins-Scott and she started us off doing small sketches in the garden which we then used as our inspiration for mono printing and making a printing block for block prints.

Here are some photos of my work – the sketch I used was of the branches in the trees which was quite abstract looking and I’m not sure if I like the motif but I enjoyed doing the printing

 

I went for a bit of fresh air in the garden and here’s what I spotted – magical

 

 

Spirit of Place

We have set up the exhibition 'Spirit of Place' at Alston Hall and it looks fab.

The exhibition runs from 30th June to 2nd August, with the preview on Thursday 3rd July 7.00pm to 9.00pm- all welcome - see you there.
The Hall is open seven days a week -9.00am to 5.00pm & some evenings- please contact the hall 01772 784661 to confirm.

The address is Alston Hall College, Alston Lane, Longridge, Preston, Lancs PR3 3BP.

Here are a few close ups snaps I took of some of the pieces to tickle your tastebuds - I am sure you will like them.

Rusty stuff

I went to a workshop tutored by Alice Fox recently on dyeing paper and fabric with Rust.I really enjoyed the workshop and thought you would like to see some of my samples.

 

These are all on paper.

 

 

These are on fabric

 

 

 

 

This is a small piece of work using both paper and fabric which have been stitched into.

 

 

 

Ducks on the fence

I saw this the other day in my next door neighbours garden and couldn't resist taking some photos as it looked so funny!!

                                    

 

 

Not sure what the middle one was checking with me? Probably wondering why I was taking a photo?

 

Sucess

Hi all

We had a really lovely exhibition at the Art House Gallery in Southport and I actually sold a piece of work.

 

 

I am well pleased.

 

 

here are a few photos of the preview as well

 

 

Easter Basket

 A couple of weeks ago I went on a one day mixed media course at Alston Hall college. The course tutor was Priscilla Jones who does some lovely work. She makes 3d sculptures using wire and paper/fabric and wax mainly teacups/saucers and spoons.

I thought I would try making a teacup but me being heavy handed it ended up looking more like a mug - so I added a handle and changed it into a basket and one of the ladies on the course said that because of the colours I had used, it could be an easter basket. So here it is....

 

 

Just need to fill it with choccy easter eggs ....yummy.

Felted wall hanging

I recently attended a felting workshop tutored by Janet Philips from The Threshing Barn, Farfield Mill and I produced a felted landscape using the resist felt method of construction.It just needs some stitch adding to it.