Tailor-made one-to-one textile print workshop

Betsy Suzenaar reviewed: Tailor-made one-to-one textile print workshop

"I joined Kathryn with a friend of mine to learn the basics of screen printing. Neither of us had any experience, but both love fabrics and design. I thoroughly enjoyed my time learning about the different techniques when using dyes and inks. Using daily objects like brushes, credit cards, sponges, bottle tops etc. to create patterns. Understanding how different fabrics absorb the dyes. Once I got going I became more confident in mixing colours using my imagination and not strive for technical perfection. Kathryn is a great communicator and encourages you to give it a go. I learned a lot and had a very enjoyable day. Thank you so much Kathryn. "

Kathryn Green Textiles responded:

"Thank you so much Betsy. It was such an enjoyable day and a real pleasure to teach you both. It was exciting to see the creative results of your explorations and I am pleased you felt you learnt a lot. You both produced some lovely work and I hope it has given you ideas for your future creative journeys. "

John Mobley reviewed: Tailor-made one-to-one textile print workshop

"The course was for my wife as a surprise birthday present and she absolutely loved it. Kathryn was a great teacher and the day was tailored precisely to my wife's abilities and creative ideas. Overall a productive, enjoyable and extremely creative day. We will be recommending the course to our friends."

Kathryn Green Textiles responded:

"Thank you so much John. It was a real pleasure to work with your wife and daughter on Saturday and I am delighted that they enjoyed their day. They had wonderful ideas and showed great creativity and flair. I would be delighted to welcome your friends to my studio and you and your family back anytime!"

Abby reviewed: Tailor-made one-to-one textile print workshop

"A huge thank-you, this course was the distraction/artist escape I so desperately needed. I leant how to Shibori properly, and loved it. I left feeling inspired by Kathryn's process, but also by her artist journey. Not only do I have ideas for lessons to teach.. but also an idea of how I myself can set up my own business. "

Kathryn Green Textiles responded:

"Thank you Abby. It was lovely to meet you and hear your ideas. I am delighted that you enjoyed your day and left with ideas on how to proceed with your own practice. Good luck with it all! "

Charlotte reviewed: Tailor-made one-to-one textile print workshop

"Earlier this year I did a Tailor-made one-to-one textile print workshop with Kathryn. It was absolutely fantastic, I learnt so much and tried so many different techniques. Kathryn was a really patient and knowledgeable teacher. Who kindly shared extra information before and after the workshop so I could carry on printing at home. I would definitely recommend taking a course with Katherine for a thoroughly enjoyable and interesting day."

Kathryn Green Textiles responded:

"Thank you for your review Charlotte. I am so pleased you enjoyed your workshop with me. I really enjoyed our day together. It was very productive and relaxed. You have real talent and great ideas, producing some wonderful samples. I hope you were pleased with them and it has inspired you to carry on printing at home."

Jayne Towndrow reviewed: Tailor-made one-to-one textile print workshop

"I booked this workshop last year before we were hit with lockdown. It was well worth the wait. I started by exploring a series of mark-making techniques and by setting up a screen for breakdown printing. After lunch, which was delicious, I did some silk screen printing. Some years ago, I had taken a workshop in this and although I had a fab day on that occasion, I felt no desire to return to it. However, under Kathryn’s guidance I explored a different method and an alternative printing medium – and found I could make beautiful things. I will be doing screen-printing again. Finally, I worked on the breakdown printing. Oh, my goodness, what a joy! Whilst I had been shown what could be done when I lifted the screen after the first print, I could not believe the beauty of what I had achieved. I will be revisiting this technique again. Absolutely wonderful, in the true sense of the word. Kathryn was a gentle calming presence, a generous teacher and very patient at moments when I became indecisive. Just a lovely person and a lovely way to spend the day; my soul has received nourishment. And I still have the unwrapping and finishing to look forward to. I’ll be back in the Autumn, if I may."

Kathryn Green Textiles responded:

"Thank you so much Jayne. It was an absolute pleasure working with you last week. I felt you achieved a lot, producing some great samples and a fantastic breakdown piece of cloth. I look forward to welcoming you back to the studio in the future."

Linda Lemmon reviewed: Tailor-made one-to-one textile print workshop

"Bought originally for my granddaughter as a present, but the course looked so interesting that both myself and my daughter booked on to the course as well. We all had a fab day, Katherine was very knowledgeable and shared her knowledge generously, not only on the day but with comprehensive notes to take home. I would highly recommend Katherine as a tutor and because the course is tailored to your requirements, all the information and practical aspects are targeted at exactly the right level. Excellent value for money."

Nicola reviewed: Tailor-made one-to-one textile print workshop

"An amazing way to spend a day! The workshop designed for me by Kathryn introduced me to lots of new techniques such as shibori, screen printing, breakdown printing and mono printing. She guided the session in response to my own interests and starting points with lots of opportunity to discuss my own artistic practice in a reflective and supportive way. Kathryn is a natural teacher who is full of positive energy. It was a real treat to learn and explore textiles with and alongside Kathryn in her own studio environment."

Tamara van Noort reviewed: Tailor-made one-to-one textile print workshop

"I attended a one-day screen printing session with Kathryn in mid-October 2019 while on a short visit to the UK from Australia. I had previously done some fairly basic stencilling/ fabric printing at home and had a vague memory of doing some thermal screen printing 20+ years ago at school and wanted the opportunity to explore, experiment and learn from a professional textiles artist at my own pace… along with the exciting chance to spend some time in a working studio! I had an absolutely brilliant time… Kathryn taught me the basic process of screen printing while customising the session as we went along to suit what I wanted to learn and understand more about. She was wonderfully friendly, easy going, flexible, and knowledgable - and I was able to ask as many questions as I wanted (which is a privilege that one generally has to go without in larger class scenarios!). Kathryn communicated really thoroughly with me before the session to ensure that the session met my expectations, which included ensuring the availability of specific types of fabric for the class. Afterwards, she also provided some additional notes and recommendations to assist me to continue experimenting on my own at home. I was really proud of the work I produced under her expert guidance - her input gave me the confidence to trust my instincts and go with my gut. Overall, it was a fantastic experience that I would recommend to anyone interested in screen or fabric printing and textiles more broadly."

Kathryn Green Textiles responded:

"It was a pleasure to teach you Tamara. We had an incredibly productive and enjoyable day and you achieved some lovely samples. Trust your instincts and don't be afraid to make mistakes! I hope you are able to carry on experimenting now you are back home."