Claire Benn - Out of this earth
Spend a week with Claire exploring working with earth pigments & soya milk on textiles |
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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 designed to introduce you to an ecological method of binding earth (or mineral) pigments to textiles using soya milk.
Claire has structured the workshop with a focus on sampling, to enable you to experience a wide variety of applications and approaches using pigment paints, and begin to understand the process.
Starting with collecting and processing your own earth pigments and also ones Claire has brought to the studio, under her guidance you'll explore ways of applying both liquid and thickened pigment paints to cloth. You'll work with a range of application techniques including calligraphy tools, brushes, fingers, silk screens, monoprints, stencils and stitch to build up layers of interest and intrigue on your fabric.
Throughout the five days you will build a wonderful resource for future work.
Starting with collecting and processing your own earth pigments and also ones Claire has brought to the studio, under her guidance you'll explore ways of applying both liquid and thickened pigment paints to cloth. You'll work with a range of application techniques including calligraphy tools, brushes, fingers, silk screens, monoprints, stencils and stitch to build up layers of interest and intrigue on your fabric.
Throughout the five days you will build a wonderful resource for future work.
The workshop requires some preparation of fabric and samples before you attend - please read the course details in good time!
Click here for full details of this course, materials requirements and pre-course preparation.
No prior experience is required for this workshop as it is suitable for all levels.
Click here for full details of this course, materials requirements and pre-course preparation.
No prior experience is required for this workshop as it is suitable for all levels.
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Date: Monday 18th to Friday 22nd July 2022 (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 includes a £30 fee for media supplied by the tutor Deposit: a £280 deposit will secure your place The cost of the workshop includes morning coffee and homemade biscuits, a light seasonal lunch and a pot of tea with a delicious cake. All the wet media is included in the course fee but not fabric or other materials, please click here for full course details (downloadable pdf). 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. |
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