‘Hands on, experimental with a strong emphasis on using found materials and inventive applications of textile and mixed media processes as part of the exploration of developing a ‘creative language West Dean College .
My workshops and projects are centred around the exploration of skills and ideas to help you to develop an individual approach to making as part of the creative process.
I am a trained tutor and community artist with experience of working with organisations and groups internationally including West Dean College and Kent Adult Education. Please contact me for further information regarding in person or online talks and workshops
2022-3 workshops: In-person workshops may be subject to change due to covid guidance.
Due to a change in family circumstances I have a needed to make changes to how I work. I am taking bookings for on-line workshops and talks, and am beginning to re-introduce some teaching ‘in person’ when I can. If you would like more information please get in touch via the contact form on this website.
West Dean College
Create A Stitch-Sketchbook Map-20 and 22 February 2023
Develop your visual narrative in mixed-media textiles using stitch, paint and collage to create improvisational folding book forms, as you reference ideas surrounding a journey or place.
A limited number of places available on this live via Zoom course on Monday February 20th and Wednesday 22nd February 2023. Tuesday 21st is an untutored day for self-directed study while developing your work. £150
I am currently scheduling a live workshop with West Dean for September 2023
Other courses. Please check directly with the hosts for availability and updates.
Coming soon:online courses
Imperfect Memories-transferring images with stitch with Textile Artist’s ‘Stitch Club starting January 28th. Registration open (closes Friday 27th January.)
Working with Words. Embroiderer’s Guild Workshop Tue, 18 April 2023, 19:00 – 20:30 BST. Book via Evenbrite here.
Making Connections online course with Fibre Arts Takes Two
Making Connections – Mark, Layer & Stitch is a rich creative resource full of inspiration and ideas to last a lifetime. It’s a worldwide community for enrolled students to connect in a private online forum and share your textile adventures directly with Cas, ask questions, bounce ideas, and gain the skills and confidence needed to create your own mixed media masterpiece. You can read more about community teaching here.
Register for when the course becomes available Spring 2023
International courses.
Apologies. For the time being all overseas teaching in place is currently on hold whilst I continue to work closer to home. I am currently working with project partners online including bespoke, one-off workshop sessions, or longer courses with groups by invitation.
Kent Adult Education
Courses are currently being taught either in class and also via Zoom. Updates on future courses can be found by searching under my name here.
Examples of work in progress on courses here
More dates and venues to be added as booking links become available.
Student comments:
Each session is a challenge and an inspiration. Your encouragement to each of us to look for our own direction with your support is more than I expected – you are indeed a very generous teacher. (Eileen)
Your approach to Zoom was not only highly professional but was delivered with respect, thoughtfulness and made us feel we were creating together. (Amanda)
An important and valuable aspect of the course is your ability in ‘making connections’ with each student’s work to encourage a more in-depth process towards developing ideas and techniques.
(West Dean student)
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