deborah campbell, scotlandexperimental print & stitchwinter school 2024
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Textiles for me have always been an important element of my artistic expression and how I interpret the coastal landscape.
My fascination for the coast is rooted in my childhood holidays and memories of exploration. I’ve always been intrigued with what will be revealed round the next headland and the idea of continual change and renewal by the incoming tide.
The methods I use reflect my training in printed textiles. However, in a much less technical way, I like the process now to be much more spontaneous and expressive, using quite simply printing techniques like Lino, Collagraph and Geli printing. I work onto organza and gauze to give me the option to layer fabrics and create depth of colour and pattern.
These are then constructed using free motion machine embroidery as my drawing tool combined with hand embroidery. The mark making through stitch is used to construct, enhance and compliment the print.
My fascination for the coast is rooted in my childhood holidays and memories of exploration. I’ve always been intrigued with what will be revealed round the next headland and the idea of continual change and renewal by the incoming tide.
The methods I use reflect my training in printed textiles. However, in a much less technical way, I like the process now to be much more spontaneous and expressive, using quite simply printing techniques like Lino, Collagraph and Geli printing. I work onto organza and gauze to give me the option to layer fabrics and create depth of colour and pattern.
These are then constructed using free motion machine embroidery as my drawing tool combined with hand embroidery. The mark making through stitch is used to construct, enhance and compliment the print.
experimental print & stitch
The workshop offers a place to experiment and explore different methods of printing to create your own unique fabrics which are collaged together creatively using machine and/or hand embroidery.
Inspiration will come from the natural environment informing the creation of your prints using Lino, Collagraph and Geli Printing.
You will create depth in your work by layering your printed fabrics and discover how to mark make & draw using different methods of stitch to embellish and construct your textile. I will also show you how to add a motif in the shape of a bird or plant using machine embroidery.
No Experience needed – all welcome.
Inspiration will come from the natural environment informing the creation of your prints using Lino, Collagraph and Geli Printing.
You will create depth in your work by layering your printed fabrics and discover how to mark make & draw using different methods of stitch to embellish and construct your textile. I will also show you how to add a motif in the shape of a bird or plant using machine embroidery.
No Experience needed – all welcome.