Workshops
Teaching is an important part of my creative practice and I offer a range of workshops in my central Edinburgh studio. From beginners workshops to master classes, artist mentoring and private tuition. A teaching fellow at Edinburgh University, I also run workshops for Dovecot Studio, West Dean and Weavers Bazaar. If you would like to discuss organising a workshop for your group, please get in touch.
Introduction to Studio Practice. January – September 2024
Continued Professional Development for Tapestry Artists This Study Program is now in its 4th year and proving a very popular course for artist who want to further their tapestry skills. Introduction to Studio Practice is a part time study program which offers students...
Gartmore House, Introduction to tapestry weaving. 17th March 2024
4 day tapestry weaving holiday at Gartmore House. 18th to 22nd September 2023 Nestled within the stunning Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and set within 100 acres of private land, this beautiful 18th century property is the ideal place to enjoy an art,...
Exploring Warp and Weft: 3D tapestry. 21st – 22nd October 2023
About your course Tapestry weaving is very versatile medium, and the warps and weft can be manipulated to create exciting and challenging possibilities. During this workshop you will have the opportunity to experiment with a range of techniques to creating 3D...
A Splash of Colour. 18th -19th November 2023
About your course This workshop will introduce you to the joy of working with colour in tapestry weaving. Yarn blending produces deep, rich, shimmering colours and when cleverly used can create the illusion of transparency. The course will cover basic colour theory:...
Introduction to tapestry weaving. 20th 21st January 2024
Introduction to tapestry weaving. About your course This weekend workshop will introduce you to the basic skills involved in creating a woven tapestry, from warping up a simple frame loom to exploring flat woven techniques, creating shapes, lines and playing with...
Tapestry Texture. 10th – 11th February 2024
Tapestry Texture About your course Explore a range of techniques that can create surface and texture in tapestry weaving. Whether it is in the subtle surfaces created by varying the warp setting and weft thickness, or the richness of tufting, knotting, whipping. You...
A line in weave. 2nd – 3rd March 2024
A line in weave. About your course How can you draw lines and make marks in tapestry weaving? This workshop will teach you how to weave a variety of marks and lines, from clean sharp edges to soft broken lines. A woven line, a floating weft or a line whipped on the...
Your Tutor
I trained in the Tapestry Department of Edinburgh College of Art, graduating with a 1st...