HELLO EVERYONE

There is lots going on at the moment. I am working hard on some exhibition work, with one looming deadline, planning next years programme of courses, visiting exhibitions and so much more.

I think I will start with Matthew Harris, who has a course here at the end of the month with still a couple of places left. Matthew is an inspirational tutor who delivers first rate experiences for the students. This is a new course to Moor Hall, so if you have not booked, what are you waiting for? Could be a great pressie for a loved one or why not treat yourself?

Details Below

Adventures in drawing and making for textiles

‘Play continues to be a big factor in my studio, because that’s how one allows oneself to move in directions which one could not have foreseen’    Richard Serra

This workshop delivered by Matthew will explore adventurous and playful ways in which to gather and manipulate visual imagery, both two and three dimensionally, in order to develop ideas for textiles.

Through the processes of, drawing, painting, stencilling, collage etc, you will create a collection of visual information that exploits colour, line, shape and pattern.

This gathered material will then be subject to a series of dynamic activities which take as there starting point the ‘verb list’ of the artist Richard Serra. By subjecting both drawn image and textile materials to these series of actions, we will endeavour to explore the potential of both image and materials to do unexpected and surprising things.

SOUNDS EXCITING DOESN'T IT?

Here is THE LINK for further information and booking

BELOW: (c) Matthew Harris

A major A2 tonal composition was then embarked upon and when completed a colour study in acrylic was carried out.

Please comment if you like, on any of the images above as the students would love to hear your comments. Some are total beginners to art and I am really chuffed with their efforts.

(c) William Scott

Soft Power: lives told through textile art

Royal West of England Academy, BRISTOL

Please note that this exhibition has now ended, but here is some of what you have missed.

Detail of above left made with pins and needles

Will be in touch again soon. Meanwhile have a creative week or two.......

...........and don't forget to book on one of the remaining courses for this year.

Bobby