Cas Holmes - Layers, lines and image
Due to Coronavirus and then personal circumstances this workshop, originally scheduled for April 2021 & then November 2021, has been postponed to May 2022. For new dates see below. |
Common Place Marsh Sowthistle
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Photo: Richard Torble
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Cas is an artist, teacher and author living in the UK. She likes to use discarded items and waste material, no longer considered useful, in her work, which is informed by drawings and photographs, reflecting narratives, places visited and the history of found materials.
These she breaks down and reassembles to make something more meaningful; marking the passage of time, the rituals of making, the relationship of the domestic with the greater landscape. Working with stitch sketching she seeks to capture a moment before it is gone. |
The colours and textures in the urban and natural landscape, from light raking over a ploughed field, bright summer flowers, to buildings reflected in water, can provide stimulus for the design process involved in the creation of the narrative, formal or abstract qualities in textile and mixed-media work.
In this three-day mixed-media workshop Cas will lead you through design exercises leading to machine or hand-stitched drawings onto lightweight fabrics, combined with layered paper and textile techniques. Possibilities will arise to create complex, layered, dimensional drawings which can be transferred onto different fabrics and found materials or paper in a variety of ways.
In this three-day mixed-media workshop Cas will lead you through design exercises leading to machine or hand-stitched drawings onto lightweight fabrics, combined with layered paper and textile techniques. Possibilities will arise to create complex, layered, dimensional drawings which can be transferred onto different fabrics and found materials or paper in a variety of ways.
As the workshop progresses you can choose to incorporate your own personal images, ideas and collected materials, looking at aspects of the design process and creating sketches, samples and notes for further reference.
You will explore different colour applications and use and develop stitch as an additional decorative or textural mark, leaving with a sound basis of processes, working samplers and foundation pieces to build on and develop.
You will explore different colour applications and use and develop stitch as an additional decorative or textural mark, leaving with a sound basis of processes, working samplers and foundation pieces to build on and develop.
Edges of Australia
This workshop is suitable for anyone with a little stitch experience who would like to explore the possibilities for creating their own narrative pieces from drawings, stitch and repurposed materials.
Lace Shadows
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There will be home-made biscuits with morning coffee, a light seasonal lunch and an enticing cake with a pot of afternoon tea. So why not treat yourself and spend a day being creative in the company of friends?
Places are limited, so don't delay - book your space today: Stop Press! Unfortunately this course has had to be postponed until May 2022, if you are booked onto this workshop but not received an email from us, please contact Hazel ASAP.
At the moment, due to social distancing rules, this workshop is full. However when the situation change we will be able to open the booking to additional places. If you are interested in this workshop please email Hazel to go on the waiting list
Date: Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th May 2022
Time: workshop days run from 9.30am until 4.30pm Cost: tba A £150 deposit will secure your place. Please note: Places are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis; to secure your place please ensure that your deposit is paid at the time of booking. The cost of the workshop includes refreshments, a light lunch and some materials. |
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Find out more about Cas's work here: casholmes.co.uk
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