I ran my first feltmaking workshops of the year at The Cheviot Centre in Wooler. The nuno felted scarves were very popular. We had great fun and what a stunning range of creations!
If you would be interested in having a go, let me know and I will organise another.
The building of my new workshop is progressing well. The floor is down, and all the plasterboard is on the wall. The first fix electrics are done, so the next step, is the plastering. It's an amazing space. When its all finished I will be delivering a range of workshops here.
Commissioned by The Woodland Trust, in partnership with Ruth Thompson we remade the Durham Miner. For greater strength and durability we used a metal frame, I wove the head and hands with wire, and we used oak strips for his clothing. He has proved very popular for photo opportunities and is a mascot to a local running club.
I am very excited to be one of four artists commissioned for Durham Cathedral's Open Treasure Project, Recreating The Community. I am to produce a piece inspired by the 'Cuthbert Silks' and the coffin of St Cuthbert. This is to be a felt cloak. I shall be updating you on it's progress.
So how has my commission been developing?