Open Studios

Many thanks to all of you who ventured out and visited my open studio at the weekend.  After a quiet start it got quite busy..... and I even remembered to take a few photographs.

Claudia checking out the merchandise, whilst modelling 'Ivy Wrap'.

Rush hour

Service with a smile!  Sales Assistant Jan!!!

Well, it has been another busy week.....
Wednesday evening, (after a slight detour to visit to Ikea!), I went to the open evening of the Taster Exhibition for North Yorkhsire Open Studios in Harrogate at the Royal Hall,  "Secret Spaces, Hidden Gems".  There was a great turn out, and lots of lovely art and craft to ogle at.  I even succumbed and purchased a beautiful ceramic pot by Fiona Mazza.  I just love the feeling I get when I  buy a little piece original art, and can support a fellow artist. If funds had allowed, I could have gone crazy.  I loved the ceramics by Eric Moss, blacksmith Annabelle Bradley's tree, and a number of paintings.  The exhibition is on until the 17th June, so if you get the chance, I recommend going to see it.  (You can also see my woven and felted scarf, 'Fossil' which is also on show!)   The Royal Hall has an amazing Theatre, which is worth a look too.

Friday morning was the last of this term's weekly art and textile class.  As usual, everyone was in good form, and kept me on my toes making a variety of items including needlefelting,  felt bowl and vases, collage and painting.  And as soon as they had gone, it was a mad rush to get my things together for my trip to Louth via The Ropewalk Gallery, Barton on Humber.

At the Ropewalk, I was discussing my new work with Laura McNair, (gallery co-ordinator) and we agreed that I would deliver  a range of my new work in September, just in time for winter, Christmas etc.....

I'm now back after spending a great weekend with the lovely ladies of Louth Embroidery Group.  Friday evening they had a go at making a felt flower, followed by a Nuno scarf workshop on Saturday.  They all did a great job, and went home with some wonderful creations. They all seemed to be pleased with the results of their labours.

I would like to send a special thankyou to Jane Abson,( and her husband John,) for putting me up in their lovely home. I can't remember the last time I had such a good night's sleep - although, they (the group!) did work me hard - so maybe that has something to do with it.

So now all efforts  are focused on Open studios which start next weekend, and I hope that some of you will be able to fit in a visit.

I also hope you have all had a great Jubilee, despite the cold weather!

Next Workshop

Please note, there have been a few changes to my original workshop itinerary.  Basic print and dye techniques in July and devore and discharge printing  in September have been replaced with feltmaking days.  Feltmaking days give you the opportunity to create almost anything in felt, (apart from large items such as clothing).  So if you have missed your preferred technique, now is your chance.

The next workshop is Transfer Printing on June 12th.  Transfer Printing is a fun technique, which is relatively instant!  This is an experimental workshop, exploring the various ways you can utilise the technique. 

Primarily for use on synthetic fabrics - you can create some colourful and creative images. Dyes are painted onto paper, and then 'transferred' by heat (iron), onto fabric. It is great fun, and has to be one of my favourite things.  The world is your lobster!

For more information on any of my workshops, please visit my website.  Online booking is also available.

Dyeing for June

Having struggled with my website blog, I have returned to Blogger!  Hopefully it will look a little more professional, and I may get a few more hits.

So what's new!!??  It's only 2010 since the last post....(doesn't time fly?!)   I won't bore you with the last two years, but this is what I am up to right now!!  And I have to say, for those of you who don't know me,  my work, or haven't seen me/it for a while, over the past year, my work has developed at a fast rate of knots!

Well it's that time of year again - it's all go, preparing for a busy time ahead. June has to be my busiest month.

You will be proud of me.....I have been very busy (with the help of the lovely Pat, Woodend's friendly handiman!) sprucing up my studio. It has been properly de-fluffed!, painted and beautified, in anticipation of lots of visitors. Hopefully it will still look clean and tidy by the time they get here...?! I'll try my best.

Firstly, Jubilee Weekend, I will be revisiting Louth Embroiderer's group to deliver a demonstration and Nuno felt workshop. Louth is such a beautiful and unique town, and the people so friendly, I can't wait to go back.

Then it is North Yorkshire Open Studios on 9th/ 10th &16th/17th June. This is your opportunity to see my new felt pictures, pebbles (with a difference), and woven scarves, and of course I will have my usual SALE Bucket, full of greatly reduced priced scarves. And why not kill two (three) birds with one stone and visit jeweller Samantha Birch and Painter Sally Gaitie while you are here at Woodend, and/or visit many of the other amazing artists in North Yorkshire.

'Dragonfly' felt picture

'Upstream' Woven picture

'Fossil' woven scarf

   

Followed closely by Woolfest  on 22nd &23rd June. Dyeing, creating, and generally getting orgainised for a woolly weekend. Why not visit for a great day out in Cockermouth. I Can't wait. I will be trekking up there with my good friend Jan Bee Brown, and hopefully meeting up with fellow feltmakers, Jenny Pepper and Jacky Lunn.

Dyeing fibres and fabrics for Woolfest

Oh - and the steamer is working! An on going saga - but you will be pleased to know, it is now up and running and fully functional - yehey!!! So watch this space....

Hope to see you soon!

May 30th - Nuno Felt Workshop

There are still a few places on my Nuno felt workshop.... on Sunday May 30th.
Your chance to dye and felt your very own beautiful 'Nuno' scarf in the beautiful surroundings of Woodend Creative Workspace. All levels welcome.

Please contact me for more details or visit my website. info@lindseytyson.co.uk, phone 01723 384539 www.lindseytyson.co.uk

Grassington and District Embroiderer's Guild

A big thank you to Grassington Embroiderer's Guild for employing me to give a workshop for some of their members last week. We had a great day, and everyone seemed happy with their scarves, which were absolutely beautiful. Well done everyone. It is a beautiful part of the country, and I thoroughly enjoyed my trip.
(Pictures to follow)

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