Woven butterflies and fishes with Riddings Nursery and Infant School

We worked with 120 Foundation and Reception children at Riddings Nursery and Infant School on a fun day project for the Play and Recycling Centre. The theme was 'colour and recycling', each child made a bird or a fish using simple threading and strip weaving techniques.

    

Tepee Weaving @ St Mary's Primary

We spent a day working with Year 1 children at St Mary's Primary School in Derby to create a giant tepee taking inspiration from artist, Andy Goldsworthy. We looked at the colours and circular pattern of Andy's designs and chose recycled fabric strips to create the woven circles.
The children enjoyed sitting inside the tepee when it was completed.

Block Printing @ Buxton Museum

Over May half term we spent a day creating block-printed masterpieces with families. They were based on the Geoff Machin exhibition at the museum.

More shibori @Grove Lodge

Another lovely workshop at Grove Lodge.
Shibori really is a wonderful technique there is always an element of mystery and wonder as you unwrap your piece of cloth to reveal a completely unique piece of artwork. As you can imagine the pieces could be worked on further, enhancing by overprinting or embroidery.