Exploring Colour, Pattern + 3D Embellishments
Jessica Grady
In this workshop we will explore and experiment with mixed media materials, colour and pattern to create exciting 3D hand stitched textiles and sculptures.
We will begin the week looking at the first step of transforming materials such as the humble washer, old bubblewrap, recycled fabrics and packaging and turning these into exciting embellishments using processes with paint, heat and material manipulation. Jessica will introduce you to her way of thinking of the potential of materials and how they can be given a new lease of life with a sprinkle of creativity!
Sampling on fabric will start to give you ideas for taking your hand stitch and allowing it to create structure with newly transformed embellishments - stitching upwards to construct fun, 3D forms, trying vertical beading, pleated and folded sequins, loops and tassels! Sampling is a great way to try multiple techniques to discover what works best for you, to put forward into your final project and sculpture idea. There are several ways you can choose to make a final 3D stitched sculpture, and Jessica will help you to explore that throughout the workshops. Students are all encouraged to bring along whatever odds and ends and unusual materials they can find at home, that they want to include in their samples and sculptures. The workshop itself is suitable for all abilities!
Class Fee
$720
PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Residential Shared Residential Single Non-residential
$840 $945 $365
*Please note all meals are included for residential participants.
Only lunch & morning/afternoon tea included for non-residential participants
All prices include access to talks, activities and dinner on Party Night*
Jessica Grady is an award winning embroidery artist, tutor and author from West Yorkshire, England.
Her work is a colourful and creative exploration of hand stitch and mixed media, and she utilises waste and recycled materials, which are transformed into exciting embellishments. Jessica is passionate about playing and exploring materials to create fun artworks that take otherwise discarded materials and turn them into embellished treasure. She creates detailed sculptures and wall framed artwork all showcasing her signature style.
Jessica’s work has been exhibited in the UK, Europe and Asia, and she shares her skills across the UK and beyond through workshops and lectures. Her first book - Stitched Mixed Media was published in 2023 with Crowood Press.
