Week of Courses
EASTER EMBROIDERY EXTRAVAGANZA (SPECIAL PRICE)
Enjoy trying different hand embroideries, whether you're a newbie or oldie, on this seasonal escape. Choose from a selection of kits to include techniques in Crewel work, Calico Gardens and counted thread works. Can become addictive! Materials available from Tutor. Angie Burt (Lancashire www.highamhall.com/angie-burt) SPECIAL PRICE 3 Nights for the price of 2: Residential: £270
FULLY BOOKED: WOVEN TAPESTRY: KENTE
We shall be taking a look at Ghanaian Kente Cloths, shifting from weft to warp face, exploring symbolic colour and shape. Louise Martin (Orkney www.highamhall.com/louise-martin) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 Also see TAPESTRY DAY, preceding, and PRIMITIVE MARK MAKING, following
FULLY BOOKED: WOVEN TAPESTRY: PRIMITIVE MARK MAKING
We will be telling a story through pattern and line. Looking at symbols and marks on Bogolon mud cloth, Adinka printed fabric and Mbuti Bark cloth. Design your own tapestry inspired by these cultures. Louise Martin (Orkney www.highamhall.com/louise-martin) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190 KENTE precedes
WOVEN TAPESTRY DAY (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
WOVEN TAPESTRY DAY (MATERIALS PROVIDED)
Taster or refresher. Come with no experience or bring work you want help with. Looms will be ready-warped, and be shown how to weave simple shapes, mix colours and control your tension. Louise Martin (Orkney www.highamhall.com/louise-martin) £95 (incl. materials, lunch and refreshments) Louise (award-winning!) has two courses following.