On Demand: Workshop: Narrative-based Stitched Collage with Ailish Henderson
Learn how to develop your own stitched collage pieces using your own personal narrative. This is visual storytelling at its best.
Location
Online
Refund Policy
About this event
- 154 days 8 hours
Join this online Workshop: Narrative-Stitched Collage with Ailish Henderson.
Whether we are aware of it or not, we all have a story to tell. Learn how to use inspirational collage resources, along with your own photographs, memorabilia, and any treasures you wish to bring along to inspire you and incorporate into your artworks created within the session. This is visual storytelling at its best.
The session will be focused in a fun and relaxed way, with no high aspirations or strict rules – this is your chance for creative play. This workshop has been directly inspired by Ailish’s own artwork, which will be discussed and visually showcased at the beginning of this session.
At the end of the session, you will leave with inspiration within to know how to develop your own stitched collage pieces using your own personal narrative. You will have begun this project and worked at your own pace to produce at least the beginnings of a stitched collage.
Kits are available for £20 + £10 postage, but are not mandatory. Contact Ailish directly to order.
Please note that this ticket is for the recording of the event on 24 March. Tickets for the live event are available here.
The recording is not downloadable but will be available for viewing until at least 30 April, 2024.
We are running a number of these short workshops which are £2.10 for members and between £10 and £15 for non-members. Members can also access recordings of previous workshops at a reduced price. The annual membership fee is £39 why not consider joining? You can find details at https://embroiderersguild.com/membership/
The workshop will be in webinar format (i.e. student video and microphones will be turned off). You will be free to ask questions in the chat and will also have an opportunity to share images of your work on Instagram and Facebook.
Your Tutor Ailish Henderson
Ailish is a narrative based artist, centring her practice on the premise that through the act of using ones’ hands in a creative mannerism, a form of healing can be located for the creative director themselves emotionally. This transposes into her work in a subtle, gentle, and censured manner. Her artistic expression visually comprises of mixed media embroidered works, some with sculptural value.
At present she is most recognised for her Stitched Collage Portraits, which provide visions and insights into her personal historical familial lines. With three solo exhibitions to date, she spends her time developing her work, in tandem with writing for such publications as Embroidery, published by the Embroiderers’ Guild.
Materials List
A list of required materials:
- A table large enough to spread out your collage material and paints
- Reference photographs of your subject
- Handmade paper sheets (Such as khadi rag paper, which you can buy online and in art supplies shops)
- Paper and fabric scraps for the collage
- Use personal source material, such as travel memorabilia, tickets, bags, as well as tissue paper, lace or old clothing
- Fine-liner pen
- Non-waterproof
- A small container of water to use with your paints
- Small watercolour paintbrush
- Watercolour paints or dyes (Such as Koh-i-Noor, available online and in art supplies shops)
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Sewing needle and a few embroidery threads in your choice of colours
Optional materials
- Gilding wax such as Treasure Gold for adding metallic highlights
Refund Policy
Refunds are not available for this event. However, it will be recorded and details to access the recording will be emailed to ticket holders a few days after the event.
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