Claire Benn - Intent on abstract composition
Spend a week with Claire and focus on building your ability with composition in textile art |
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British artist Claire Benn lives and works in a converted barn in Surrey. Inspired by remote and wild landscapes Claire's work is a visual translation of what she experiences through cloth, thread and pigments.
Her work is exhibited in galleries in both Europe and the USA , as well as here in the UK and Claire's work is featured in both commercial and private collections.
Her work is exhibited in galleries in both Europe and the USA , as well as here in the UK and Claire's work is featured in both commercial and private collections.
This workshop is for students who wish to really focus on building their ability with composition in relation to art textiles, and will encompass:
- Working with key design principles in terms of exploiting elements such as balance, contrast and relationship, and the use of colour, value, scale and imagery to drive visual interest.
- How to use devices such as focal points, pathways and other ‘doorways into the picture world’.
You will also examine and explore how the process of design can start with building a background, or start with a strong compositional element. Claire will work individually and with the group to review completed work and the work-in-progress as it develops throughout the week.
As such, whilst this is a hands-on class, the focus is not on technique or processes.
Click here for full details of this course, materials requirements and pre-course preparation.
As such, whilst this is a hands-on class, the focus is not on technique or processes.
Click here for full details of this course, materials requirements and pre-course preparation.
This workshop is suitable for intermediate to advanced students. You MUST be familiar and comfortable with working with your choice of media (thickened Procion dyes, soya milk & earth pigments, acrylics etc and using a range of techniques and processes.
NOT suitable for beginners.
NOT suitable for beginners.
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Date: Monday 31st March to Friday 4th April 2025 (5 days)
Times: Monday: arrive for a 9.30am start, close at 5.00pm. Tuesday to Thursday: 9am to 5pm. Friday: 9am to 4pm. Cost: £560 - this does NOT includes a fee for media or fabric Deposit: a £280 deposit will secure your place The cost of the workshop includes morning coffee and homemade biscuits, a light seasonal vegetarian lunch and a pot of tea with a delicious cake. Please click here for full course details (downloadable pdf)
Booking implies that you agree with our terms and conditions for in real life workshops. You can read them here: The Small Print |
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