Running throughout April to July at the Peebles Library and Museum, we are celebrating Making:50 with opportunities for you to meet some of the artists and join in artist led workshops.
On Friday 2nd June, 13.00- 15.00 you can MEET THE ARTIST JULIA TRISTON.
Julia will bring some samples, talk about her Making:50 work, give a demonstration, or be working on a piece, and be available to engage with the public and answer questions about our individual practice.
Workshop Title: Text & Textiles
3rd June: Tweeddale Gallery, Peebles Library and Museum 13.00-15.00
Workshop Description:
In this workshop you will transfer a special or intriguing piece of writing into a small textile artwork. You will start by sampling and experimenting with lettering and text styles in free machine embroidery. You will then creatively interpret your piece of writing – which could be a list, a letter, a poem, or a personal manifesto – to emphasise and highlight important elements.
Price £45.00
To book call the Museum & Gallery on: 01721 726333 or email libpeebles@liveborders.org.uk
Please bring:
- Notebook and pencil, ruler and rubber
- Some lined paper, or graph paper
- Some pieces of writing as a starting point – lists, letters, poems etc (NB if you have texts that are written in small hand writing, and wish to copy the handwriting exactly, you might need to enlarge your texts on a photocopier before the workshop)
- Tracing paper
- Machine with a drop feed and free motion/darning foot, spare needles and bobbins
- Extension lead
- Machine embroidery threads
- Paper scissors
- Sewing kit: needles, pins, small scissors
- Background fabric – can range from a fine cotton organdie or netting to a thicker cotton or linen – approximately A4 size or smaller
Cost of kit: N/a. Materials are to be brought by the students.
