Waddow Hall
Three members enjoyed the weekend stay at Waddow Hall for this year's Regional Summer School.
Kim Thitticai and Nicola Jarvis were the tutors for the course; they must represent the complete opposites of textile work! Nicole's group developed their skills in delicate soft silk shading, and crewel stitching, working on their choice of Nicola's lovely bird/squirrel kits.
Kim's students painted a new form of bondaweb, tore and ironed, heated and distressed the results, to produce totally unique pieces of fabric , eventually to be stitched into and mounted.
Both groups were totally absorbed in what they were doing, and had an enjoyable , rewarding few days....... surprisingly tiring, as no-one had seemed to want to stop!
We had to, though, for the lovely meals (and cake!) provided for us by the staff at Waddow Hall.
Our accommodation was comfortable, and in the very brief moments we took to venture outside, we were able to enjoy the lovely setting and grounds.
Nicola's inspiring work
Advice and guidance from Kim
Painted, torn, ironed, ready for stitch.....
Pat's work in progress.....
Paint, print, gilding flake, etc.....
Another Pat's work...........
Work from Nicola's group
It was a rewarding and inspiring weekend; the organisation was good, and we were kept busy until the moment we left on Sunday. Both tutors were generous with materials and their time, and supportive of a wide range of abilities.
Thanks to all who were involved !
