StitchyWooWoo    Art Textiles 

01905936025 

Talks

All talks last for approx. 1 hour to include questions and discussion. 

I am happy to do a talk on one evening and then do a workshop the next day to help reduce costs.

I will also consider a morning talk and then a shortened workshop for the afternoon (for certain workshops).

We bring our own Projector and laptop, you will need to provide several tables including one for our sales table, a plain light wall for projection. Blackout blinds/curtains are preferable for the best viewing of slides especially for daytime groups and summer evenings.  

An interactive PowerPoint presentation as well as lots of actual examples are shown and handed round for close observation.

Contact Sally for more Information

   stitchywoowoo@talktalk.net                #stitchywoowoo123

01905 936025

1.     Old to New    -   New work from old Inspiration.

In this talk Sally will show a collection of beautiful and interesting antique and vintage textiles that can be used as a source of study and inspiration for new textile work. Most work is embroidered, stitched, and printed pieces. The audience is asked to consider the threads and patches of worn and woven textiles and the people that have used them through the years. New pieces of Sally’s work will be shown that reflect the decoration and ornament of the original pieces.

2.     Catch 22 – Ethics & Dilemmas of Textiles.

Showing an amazing variety of actual textiles items from around the world Sally will talk about the use of controversial textiles over the past centuries. An informative and interesting session that will bring forth discussion and ask questions about the way we look at textiles in the world today. Textiles that tell stories of our history. NOTE: some may find parts of this lecture a distressing and complicated look that surround the issue of textiles. Prepare to be shocked!

3.     What’s in Vogue? – Wearables, Bags, Purses & Scarves.

Whether we love or hate the fashion industry, we all have clothing in our wardrobes and the accessories that go with it. Favourite pieces and the bags and shoes to match. Antique bags and purses from Sally’s collection will be shown. This talk is a look at some pieces that we just cannot live without. From antique to modern, costume, outfits and bags will be explored, along with some of Sally’s inspirational own work to examine.

4.     A Stitch a Day – How Did I Get Here?

A look at the life of a Textile Artist. Showing masses of stitched work, Sally explains and explores her sewing life. Dealing with demons, tackling treasures, and laughing at UFOs, she shares her experiences with you in an enjoyable and fun way. You will see yourself in many of her trials and tribulations and come to realise that it is not just you who has the long-suffering husband and the pile of material that will never be used up if you live to be 300!