’I really enjoyed the 4 week Introduction to Textile Art course with Ailish at the Biscuit Factory (Newcastle Upon Tyne) . What I liked most was how freeing it was - Ailish created the conditions (and supplied the materials) so that each individual could find their own path. Ailish was on hand to provide expert guidance and inspiration but she gave us all the confidence to improvise and be spontaneous. It was so inspiring to see what other people made. And it was also very restoring to set the week's concerns aside and spend a couple of hours being creative together. It was a wonderful introduction to textile arts and I am keen to do more - both at home and through future workshops.’ - Rachel (February 2024)
‘I really enjoyed the approach of using scrap material to create a mixed media collage. Ailish has a calming aura which helped me relax into the session and not become too precious about what I was doing. I was able to play without worrying too much about the end result; after all I could remove or cover anything I didn’t like. At the end of the session, I came away with more confidence in my ability with mixed media collage and even impressed myself with what I had achieved!’ - Amanda, workshop 2023 attendee.
This year i will be creating a number of bookable one to one and group (up to four participants) sessions at my home studio in Kibblesworth, Tyne and Wear.
If not shown on this page, please do contact me to find out how you can book a group or one-to-one session in a method you wish to learn or become more proficient in.
I will be also scheduling classes at a new venue, named the Kibblesworth Millennium Centre. Dates TBA.
I am pleased to now be holding sessions through zoom - please note that these are flexable time bookings and are available through my shop and the workshop area.
Workshop: Narrative-based Stitched Collage with Ailish Henderson
Whether we are aware of it or not, we all have a story to tell. Learn how to use inspirational collage resources, along with your own photographs, memorabilia, and any treasures you wish to bring along to inspire you and incorporate into your artworks created within the session. This is visual storytelling at its best.
The session will be focused in a fun and relaxed way, with no high aspirations or strict rules – this is your chance for creative play. This workshop has been directly inspired by Ailish’s own artwork, which will be discussed and visually showcased at the beginning of this session.
At the end of the session, you will leave with inspiration within to know how to develop your own stitched collage pieces using your own personal narrative. You will have begun this project and worked at your own pace to produce at least the beginnings of a stitched collage.
Where?
The Baltic, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
When?
4th May 1.30-3.30 pm 2024
Deconstructed x Constructed Textiles
9th and 16th of March 2024
2-4pm
£75.00
Kibblesworth, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear (Artists home location)
Learn how to extend your textile art practice by incorporating mixed media and fibres.
This class is designed as a two-part workshop, spread over two weekends so that time is allowed for personal thought, consideration and reflective planning. You will be given the materials required, such as plastics, fibres and tools to experiment with.
Chop ‘deconstruct’ and put together again ‘construct’ to create new and exciting new pieces.
Heat distressing techniques: such as using a hot iron with 'bondaweb' to trap meltable particles, even making beads for further embellishment or jewellery will be explored. The goal for the session is for all to become the inner child, play, have fun, question...what if I?
EG Workshop: Narrative-based Stitched Collage with Ailish Henderson
Location:
Online
Date and time:
Sat, 23 Mar 2024 14:00 - 15:30 GMT
Learn how to develop your own stitched collage pieces using your own personal narrative. This is visual storytelling at its best.
At: The Biscuit Factory, Ouseburn.
Date: Saturday 27th June 2024 (up to and including) Saturday 20th July 2024 (every Saturday for 4 consecutive weeks)
Time: 11am-1.00pm
£140.00
A beginners course introducing textile art. All techniques will all be created by hand with no sewing machines! With one to one guidance learn the difference between a detached and a line stitch. There will be experimental sessions involving heat to bond fabrics and yarns together.
By the end of the four week course you will create a collage combining decorative embellishment, this can be framed or attached to a canvas
This course is suitable for absolute beginners.
Suitable for ages 16+
Lectures
June 5th 7.15pm, 6th 10 - 12.30am 2024 Lecture and Workshop (zoom) Textile Explorers
Creating Characters in Stitch: Stitched Collage Portraits
