Artis-Tree - Textile Trees

Over the last few months we have been busy working on our Artis-Tree project working with 4 different groups to create 4 fabulous textile trees. They will be exhibited in the Orangery in Derby Arboretum in January. The groups who created the artwork were the Young Carers, SEWA Dementia, Upbeat Communities and young people from Derby College.

We used textile techniques such as Japanese Shibori Tie-dye, wrapping branches and block printing leaves.

The project was funded by Living Well Derby City.

Here are some of the images taken in the workshop sessions. 

GoldsQUAD - 'Connections' Textiles

We worked with the lovely GoldsQUAD to explore the theme of Connections and how we connect. We used techniques of Shibori - Japanese Tie-Dye and applique to make textile pieces to exhibit at Derby Royal Hospital later in the year.

P3 Sessions - Wednesday Wellbeing

We have been working with P3 at Erewash Museum creating great artwork.
Star Lanterns, Shibori Bags and Hula hoop weaving bowls.

 

  

Project Arboretum with Radio Derby

We were involved with the Radio Derby project to revamp the Wildlife Area in Derby Arboretum.
The team spent a week working on the area, digging, planting and making an area for groups to sit under a canopy.
It was a very busy but fun project to be involved in, we created tie dye bunting to decorate the area.