WHAT'S ON MY WORKDESK TODAY.....

  Remember last week I started a 12 week online course where I will be creating a design book which will lead to a finished piece.

  Well these are my first pages, created by looking at the images on the left of the book which is the work of textile artist BARBARA JEPSON and is my starting point.  On the right you can see I have collaged images that I have found in magazines and my own scrap drawers.

 Not wanting to limit myself to one colour palette at this stage I experimented with different colours.

 This week I am going to be looking at shapes  and doing some drawing and more research.  A plan is forming in my mind to make a half apron and some framed artwork, but that could all change as the weeks go on.
Its been fascinating to see what themes others are working to and we seem to be a very lively group who all encourage one another.  A lot like WOYWW.  

Check out what others have got on their desks this week at WOYWW

WHAT'S ON MY WORKDESK TODAY.....

  Remember last week I started a 12 week online course where I will be creating a design book which will lead to a finished piece.

  Well these are my first pages, created by looking at the images on the left of the book which is the work of textile artist BARBARA JEPSON and is my starting point.  On the right you can see I have collaged images that I have found in magazines and my own scrap drawers.

 Not wanting to limit myself to one colour palette at this stage I experimented with different colours.

 This week I am going to be looking at shapes  and doing some drawing and more research.  A plan is forming in my mind to make a half apron and some framed artwork, but that could all change as the weeks go on.
Its been fascinating to see what themes others are working to and we seem to be a very lively group who all encourage one another.  A lot like WOYWW.  

Check out what others have got on their desks this week at WOYWW

SNOW, BEADS AND TODMORDEN

 Over the snowy hills I went this morning to my favourite haunt TODMORDEN

 Once there I headed straight for the beadshop

WWW.BRENDASBDZ.CO.UK

 Today we learned how to make this bracelet.

This is Brenda's own.  I can't show you mine yet as it is for a friend.

Look at the lovely things you can buy while you are there.

Check Brenda's website for more workshops.

Its a great place to learn a new skill and take something nice home with you.

Then when you have finished spend some time over at the market and pop in one of the many eating houses for your lunch.

Can't you tell I am hooked on Todmorden.

SNOW, BEADS AND TODMORDEN

 Over the snowy hills I went this morning to my favourite haunt TODMORDEN

 Once there I headed straight for the beadshop

WWW.BRENDASBDZ.CO.UK

 Today we learned how to make this bracelet.

This is Brenda's own.  I can't show you mine yet as it is for a friend.

Look at the lovely things you can buy while you are there.

Check Brenda's website for more workshops.

Its a great place to learn a new skill and take something nice home with you.

Then when you have finished spend some time over at the market and pop in one of the many eating houses for your lunch.

Can't you tell I am hooked on Todmorden.

RATS' TALES & PAPERCHASE

 My lovely goddaughter Amy is studying Performing Arts at school so this year Ive got myself a theatre buddy.  Our first outing was to see Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy's "Rats' Tales" in the fantastic Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester.

 The theatre itself is worth a visit, it is a stunning building and the production was fantastic with each tale flowing seamlessly into the next, holding your attention throughout the whole performance.

 It was also a great opportunity for me to go and spend some of my Christmas money in Paperchase.

 I am planning to use some of the papers on the course I am doing.

So watch this space.

 

Our next outing is the tour of the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester.  We will hear about why the building is built on springs and all about the acoustics.  This will be great for Amy as she is currently studying lighting and sound.

Great for me to it means I get to play out.

RATS' TALES & PAPERCHASE

 My lovely goddaughter Amy is studying Performing Arts at school so this year Ive got myself a theatre buddy.  Our first outing was to see Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy's "Rats' Tales" in the fantastic Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester.

 The theatre itself is worth a visit, it is a stunning building and the production was fantastic with each tale flowing seamlessly into the next, holding your attention throughout the whole performance.

 It was also a great opportunity for me to go and spend some of my Christmas money in Paperchase.

 I am planning to use some of the papers on the course I am doing.

So watch this space.

 

Our next outing is the tour of the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester.  We will hear about why the building is built on springs and all about the acoustics.  This will be great for Amy as she is currently studying lighting and sound.

Great for me to it means I get to play out.

What's on my workdesk today

New year, new challenge, thats probably what a lot of us are saying.

I have taken up a 12 week online course with contemporary embroiderer Karen Ruane

KAREN RUANE BLOG LINK 

I am a massive fan of the work of textile artist BARBARA JEPSON, a founder member of the Ten Plus Textile Group in the UK.  Using her floral work as my starting point my aim is to create a book of design ideas which will lead to an end piece.  I'm not clear what that will be yet, it could be in the form of a piece of art or something practical.  Its upto the individual what they use for materials, even choosing to use a combination such as fabric and paper.  I know I will enjoy the process starting with

gathering of requirements ie . sketchbook, notebook, research material. The challenge for me will be producing an end piece and the embroidery part.

I spent last night going through old magazines and cutting out gorgeous pictures and words.

Then yesterday I enjoyed looking through my library of books, some which I had not dipped into for some time.

As I go along I hope you will enjoy my journey.

Here's the link to see what other people have got on their desks this week.

WOYWW

What's on my workdesk today

New year, new challenge, thats probably what a lot of us are saying.

I have taken up a 12 week online course with contemporary embroiderer Karen Ruane

KAREN RUANE BLOG LINK 

I am a massive fan of the work of textile artist BARBARA JEPSON, a founder member of the Ten Plus Textile Group in the UK.  Using her floral work as my starting point my aim is to create a book of design ideas which will lead to an end piece.  I'm not clear what that will be yet, it could be in the form of a piece of art or something practical.  Its upto the individual what they use for materials, even choosing to use a combination such as fabric and paper.  I know I will enjoy the process starting with

gathering of requirements ie . sketchbook, notebook, research material. The challenge for me will be producing an end piece and the embroidery part.

I spent last night going through old magazines and cutting out gorgeous pictures and words.

Then yesterday I enjoyed looking through my library of books, some which I had not dipped into for some time.

As I go along I hope you will enjoy my journey.

Here's the link to see what other people have got on their desks this week.

WOYWW

LOOK FOR SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL .....

 "Look for something beautiful to photograph every day" 

that's one of blog friend Connie's resolutions and I think it's a very good one to follow.  

Kikki with a beautiful present from friend Mo

 So I am opening my 2013 pages with a photo of KIKKI who has now been with us a month and settled in very well. With Kikki playing a big part in our household I haven't been blogging as frequently, BUT I have some new plans for this year starting with an online workshop ALCHEMY with contemporary embroiderer KAREN RUANE

 I am also determined to learn how to crotchet

  and to continue to learn the art of beadwork.

  I enjoyed the bracelets I made with Brenda at the Bead Shop, Todmorden last year and they made lovely presents www.brendasbdz.co.uk

 

 I wish everyone who has kindly followed my blog a very HAPPY NEW YEAR. We ended the year with 119 followers and over 28k viewings, WOW. I hope you all enjoy good health in 2013 and that you all enjoy everything you do.

LOOK FOR SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL .....

 "Look for something beautiful to photograph every day" 

that's one of blog friend Connie's resolutions and I think it's a very good one to follow.  

Kikki with a beautiful present from friend Mo

 So I am opening my 2013 pages with a photo of KIKKI who has now been with us a month and settled in very well. With Kikki playing a big part in our household I haven't been blogging as frequently, BUT I have some new plans for this year starting with an online workshop ALCHEMY with contemporary embroiderer KAREN RUANE

 I am also determined to learn how to crotchet

  and to continue to learn the art of beadwork.

  I enjoyed the bracelets I made with Brenda at the Bead Shop, Todmorden last year and they made lovely presents www.brendasbdz.co.uk

 

 I wish everyone who has kindly followed my blog a very HAPPY NEW YEAR. We ended the year with 119 followers and over 28k viewings, WOW. I hope you all enjoy good health in 2013 and that you all enjoy everything you do.