Following a Line: Expressive Drawing, Collage & Contemporary Stitch
Hello everyone,
For over twenty years, I have worked with people of all ages in most education and community settings. I have been commissioned to facilitate projects in association with schools, colleges, galleries, museums, hospitals, and community arts organisations internationally. In addition, I have worked extensively as an artist in the field of mental health, and have a continuing professional interest in studying how the visual arts can be utilised as a means to enhance an individual’s wellbeing.
I am currently interested in collaborating with commissioners in order to design creative workshops which inspire an understanding of human experience through drawing and contemporary textiles.
Last year, I was invited by Fibre Arts Australia to design and facilitate a course in Ballarat during 2023. The course encourages participants to develop a personal language through the exploration of combining drawing, colour, paper, fabric, and stitched textiles.
This will be an experimental course, focusing on exploration, and the process of discovery through making. Therefore, the workshop must not be seen as a complete experience, where you will complete a ‘project’, rather you will conclude with ideas, potentials and an expanded tool kit for your own development.
The course will focus on experimentation, and the process of discovery through making. In addition, you will be encouraged to work independently, respond to different themes, and share ideas with your peers throughout the course. Therefore, I would encourage you to come with an open mind, willing to try new things and of course, enjoy yourselves!
The course will consist of a series of workshops over five days. I have outlined the individual sessions below. The course is an ideal opportunity to use recycled materials, or resources you already have, so please do not go to any additional expense!
I look forward to meeting you in 2023 to begin our creative journey together…
Stewart
For over twenty years, I have worked with people of all ages in most education and community settings. I have been commissioned to facilitate projects in association with schools, colleges, galleries, museums, hospitals, and community arts organisations internationally. In addition, I have worked extensively as an artist in the field of mental health, and have a continuing professional interest in studying how the visual arts can be utilised as a means to enhance an individual’s wellbeing.
I am currently interested in collaborating with commissioners in order to design creative workshops which inspire an understanding of human experience through drawing and contemporary textiles.
Last year, I was invited by Fibre Arts Australia to design and facilitate a course in Ballarat during 2023. The course encourages participants to develop a personal language through the exploration of combining drawing, colour, paper, fabric, and stitched textiles.
This will be an experimental course, focusing on exploration, and the process of discovery through making. Therefore, the workshop must not be seen as a complete experience, where you will complete a ‘project’, rather you will conclude with ideas, potentials and an expanded tool kit for your own development.
The course will focus on experimentation, and the process of discovery through making. In addition, you will be encouraged to work independently, respond to different themes, and share ideas with your peers throughout the course. Therefore, I would encourage you to come with an open mind, willing to try new things and of course, enjoy yourselves!
The course will consist of a series of workshops over five days. I have outlined the individual sessions below. The course is an ideal opportunity to use recycled materials, or resources you already have, so please do not go to any additional expense!
I look forward to meeting you in 2023 to begin our creative journey together…
Stewart