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Wednesday, 16 November 2016 18:01
New work - Autumnal Willow Vessels with Felt
I have enjoyed making these Autumn inspired willow vessels. Playing with creating organic shapes, and adding felt into the weave has been very satisfying.
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Sunday, 13 November 2016 12:15
Nuno Felted Scarves Workshop with East Lothian Embroiderers and Textile Artists
A had a great day with these lovely ladies in Dunbar yesterday. They each designed and made a fantastic scarf.
Perhaps you know of a group that would like me to deliver a workshop. Willow weaving or felt- just get in touch.
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Thursday, 29 September 2016 18:15
Silk Painting Workshop RGS Newcastle
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Thursday, 29 September 2016 17:59
Schools Workshop at The Royal Grammar School, Newcastle
I had a great day at The Royal Grammar School on Wednesday. The students in Year 4 each designed a fabulous fish and then used their designs to create silk paintings. The results were stunning.
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Friday, 16 September 2016 10:23
Beamish Agricultural Show
I had a good day demonstrating and talking to people about basketry at Beamish yesterday.
I will also be taking part in their 'Hands on Heritage' Event on 24th & 25th Septemeber. So come along and have a go at some willow weaving.
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Wednesday, 14 September 2016 15:22
Hawick High School Felt Banners for Gallipoli Project
To commemorate the Battle of Gallipoli, a battle of huge significance for the people of Hawick, in collaboration with Hawick Museum, I was asked to make two hangings with each of two groups of students at Hawick High School.
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Wednesday, 14 September 2016 14:42
Saltaire Festival Sculpture Trail
I was selected to take part in Saltaire Festival as part of the Open Gardens Sculpture Trail. For an Alice in Wonderland -themed Garden I created the White Rabbit woven in white willow and clothed with a felt waistcoat made from the fleece of our Shetland Sheep.
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Wednesday, 14 September 2016 14:29
Making a Willow Foal at the Glendale Show
What a privilege - I had my own marquee at the Glendale Show and spent the day demonstrating, working on my Willow Foal. He proved very popular!
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Weavers Court Pheasant, Alnwick
Made with volunteers at Weavers Court, Alnwick with Ruth Thompson
Durham Miner Mark 2
Commissioned by The Woodland Trust, in partnership with Ruth Thompson we remade the Durham Miner.…
Willow Hens, Harlow Green Primary School, Gateshead
Sculptures made with pupils in Key Stages 1 & 2 in partnership with Ruth Thompson.
Willow Curlew Commissioned by Northumberland National Park
To demonstrate the support of Northumberland National Park for our Sheep Tales Event at The…
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