Description
Join embroidery artist Jessica Grady for a colourful and experimental day long creative recycled embellishments workshop as part of Dunblane Ecofest 2025. This sustainability focussed workshop explores up-cycling everyday materials, combined with mixed media materials and hand stitch. You will begin the day creating a small technique sampler, in which you can try out all the different materials and techniques that Jessica will demonstrate, including 2D and 3D embellishment ideas. Jessica will show you how you can utilise a range of mixed media materials to create your technique sampler including recycled plastic sequins, painted washers, electric cable sleeve and dyed sponges and tubing, as well as more traditional beads, buttons and embellishments. After your technique sampler is complete, you will start to create a more developed artwork, utilising the embellishment techniques that you enjoyed from your sampler. Jessica will help you with ideas for your design, whether you want to create a textile art piece inspired by fantasy floral blooms or abstract shapes and doodles. Jessica will also go through her tips and tricks for design composition, deciding on colour palettes and building your embellishments to add height, intricacy and detail. Techniques explored within the workshop include: folded and pleated sequins, fused recycled plastic shapes, vertical beads, looped beaded bridges, textured tassels and stacked sequins. Jessica will provide all materials, and will bring along lots of her recycled and unique embellished treasures for you to try out, including her die-cutter for creating your own sequins and shapes. This workshop is suitable for all abilities, whether you are a complete beginner to stitch, or someone who would like to explore techniques and try something new! You will leave the workshop with two textile samples for inspiring your future creations, or that you can frame up as textile artworks. All materials for the class are included. About Your Tutor: Jessica Grady is an award winning embroidery artist, educator and author from West Yorkshire, England. Her work is a colourful and creative exploration of hand stitch and mixed media, and she utilises waste and recycled materials, which are transformed into exciting embellishments. Jessica is passionate about playing and exploring materials to create fun artworks that take otherwise discarded materials and turn them into embellished treasure. She creates detailed sculptures and wall framed artwork all showcasing her intricate signature style. Jessica’s work has been exhibited in the UK, Europe and Asia, and she shares her skills across the UK and beyond through workshops and lectures. Her first book – Stitched Mixed Media was published in 2023 with Crowood Press.
What's included in the price?
All tools and materials are included, but you are welcome to bring along any fabrics, yarns, and recycled materials that you would like to incorporate into your project.
Duration
1 day
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
The Central Scotland School of Craft is a centre for creative learning in the picturesque city of Dunblane. We offer artisan classes ranging from one day workshops to week-long courses, for everyone from complete beginners to established professional makers. ‘A list’ crafters from all over the country are lined up to deliver a range of craft classes with a focus on heritage and endangered crafts, and skilled hand-making. Our bright and spacious studio on Dunblane High Street is the perfect setting for the creative community to come together and learn. Dunblane is ideally situated to be reached from all of Scotland whether by road or public transport. It’s the perfect destination for a craft holiday!
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Vision impaired
- Limited mobility
- Public transport
