Explore Plant Fibres
Discover new techniques using natural plant fibres such as Bamboo, Linen, Nettle, Cotton and Rose. Learn how to incorporate real dried and pressed flowers within the fibres to create unique papery surfaces that can be used in a range of different ways.
Workshops
See details below for a brief summary of workshop content, times and prices. Workshops can be booked either online via Zoom or face to face in my studio at Farfield Mill, Sedbergh, or Gretna. Dates are flexible and arranged to suit both parties. Please email me with requirements and we can organize. remember to include your email so I can reply to you directly.
Plant Fibre Paper
An introduction to the fibre fusion process. Using a range of plant fibres such as linen, cotton, nettle, rose, mint and bamboo. Learn how to best press and dry your own flowers for the inclusion technique. Several smaller sample pieces will be created and one larger piece.
Duration 3hours.
£60
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Silk paper making
Luxurious silk fibres are used in the silk paper making process. Learn the difference between Tussah, Mulberry, Eri Silk and recycled sari silks. Choose from the various rich colours provided to create a colourful abstract design.
Duration 3hours
£60
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Lampshade making
Upcycle an existing lampshade or work over a plain drum shade to create your own bespoke lampshade.
Although a slightly more advanced process it is achievable for complete beginners.
Add pressed leaves and flowers between layers of fibre to mould around your chosen frame.
Duration 4hours
£80
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Machine embroidery
Learn the basics of machine embroidery working onto premade papers.
Discover through experimentation and exploration.
Use the premade brooch templates or design your own. Learn how to transfer your drawing into a brooch made from fibres.
Duration 3 hours
£60
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Open studio 3J at Farfield Mill, Sedbergh UK
I moved into studio 3J at Farfield Mill, Sedbergh, in late spring 2024 and have certainly settled into my making space! It is now full to the brim with dried flowers and fabulous fibres. I have met so many wonderful people also passionate about textiles and fibre arts. I run regular workshops in their learning room, for small groups of 8-10, these are bookable via there website https://www.farfieldmill.org/ .
Alternately you can choose smaller 2-3 family or friends to work in my studio space for a 3h studio workshop, then please contact me directly and we can arrange a suitable date and time.
Also available is a 1-1 session either online via zoom or in person in my studio space.
“Thank you so very much for today's workshop I am absolutely knocked out by what can be achieved in 4 hours. From a standing start you showed me how to use the resources to create a 'cloth' that could be used for many things. Your patience and supportive approach made the workshop into a relaxing, creative experience. My lampshade is wonderful, even if I say so myself. Thank you for introducing me to another crafting medium."
“Thank you for a wonderful workshop today at your home. Using mulberry silk, nettle fibre and botanical inclusions from my garden I was able to create a beautiful delicate standard lampshade. The whole process was so relaxing and absorbing with a fantastic result."
