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Stitch, Weave, Sculpt: Exploring Modern Textiles in this five week course.

Sessions start Thursday 13th March, then 20th March, 27th March,  3rd April, 10th  April 
 2pm -4pm   £125.00

If you book all five sessions you receive a 10% discount £112.50

Textiles Workshops - with Elaine Foster-Gandey

A Five-Week Creative Journey | Drop-In Sessions Available

Join  Elaine Foster-Gandey, a multi-media artist and arts educator, for an inspiring five-week Textiles workshop exploring Fabric collage, Contemporary Weaving, Soft Sculpture, Narrative Textiles and Eco Dying.

We will be drawing inspiration from contemporary female artists who have inspired Elaine over the years.

Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, Elaine will help you develop confidence and creativity in a relaxed, supportive environment.
 
Week 1: Textile CoLlage & Storytelling (Inspired by Bisa Butler)

Focus: Fabric collage, portraiture, storytelling through textiles

Week 2: Abstract Textile Painting (Inspired by Sheila Hicks)

Focus: Weaving with unconventional materials, colour exploration

Week 3: Textile Sculpture & Soft Form (Inspired by Judith Scott)

Focus: Wrapping, binding, and sculpting with textiles

Week 4. Feminist Textile Art & Protest Banners (Inspired by Faith Ringgold & Tilleke Schwarz)

Focus: Narrative textiles, embroidery, and protest art

Week5. Botanical Dyeing & Sustainable Textiles (Inspired by India Flint)

Focus: Natural dyeing, eco-printing, and sustainable textile practices

For more details go to https://www.elainefostergandey.com/store  or Email e.fostergandey  "AT"  gmail.com