We are delighted to introduce an exceptional new course designed and led by Anne Kelly, an acclaimed artist celebrated for her imaginative and evocative approach to mixed media textiles.
This inspiring course offers participants the opportunity to embark on a creative journey, exploring how garments—whether everyday clothing or treasured pieces—can become the foundation for deeply personal textile artworks.
Throughout the course, Anne will guide you through a variety of techniques that allow garments to serve as canvases for memory and meaning. By thoughtfully adding important objects, mementos, and even photographs, you can transform fabric into a tapestry that tells a story unique to you or your loved ones. The process not only fosters artistic expression, but also provides a way to honour connections, mark special occasions, or commemorate those dear to your heart.
Participants will learn how to select garments with sentimental significance, how to incorporate cherished items—such as buttons, lace, jewellery, or handwritten notes—and how to embed evocative images into textile compositions. Anne’s expertise will ensure that you develop the skills necessary to combine these elements harmoniously, resulting in truly one-of-a-kind creations.
Whether you wish to make a heartfelt gift for a friend, memorialise a loved one, or simply celebrate your own life journey, this course is open to all skill levels and backgrounds. Through this hands-on workshop and supportive feedback, you will discover how mixed media textiles can become powerful vessels for memories and storytelling.
To see more of Anne's work, you can head to her website here, or visit Anne's Instagram page here.
Two day workshop 23rd & 24th October 2027 10am to 4pm
£210 including refreshments. Please bring along lunch or alternatively visit one of the two cafes on site or the award winning farm shop.
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