TEXTURE IN 2009

Highly individual responses to textures culled from the site with methods such as wax rubbing showed that students had thought deeply about the challenges involved. Work also developed from the interesting threads supplied by Texere and then into a variety of stitch and colour responses.

Having two tutors gave the opportunity for different approaches to mature; Denise Watts introduced small-scale samplers with the opportunity for fascinating detail, while Jane was able to help spread texture onto a wider plane with greater planning, both enabling students to ‘jump the gap’ between inspiration and interpretation.

Several participants from the previous year brought completed pieces developed as ‘lace to wear’, including beautiful scarves and a delightful bag. The aim of all courses is to develop in students the confidence to continue alone when they return home.
 

MORE COURSES

Jane offers a wide variety of courses in creative design and interpretation. These have been tailored to suit groups with a broad range of experience, with the aim of boosting confidence in all aspects of contemporary work.

She has also given a number of talks and workshops introducing lace to spinners and weavers (see Workbox 119, October/November 2009)

Slide talks charting the progress of lace projects inspired by the local environment are also available.
 

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