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.
Artist Mentoring Program and 1 to 1 Tuition.
Mentoring This program allows you to draw on my experience of 36+ years of contemporary art practice. Whether it is designing and weaving traditional tapestry or experimenting with unusual materials and textile techniques. Through a series of 1 to1 discussions you...
Introduction to studio practice September 2022 – May 2023
Introduction to studio practice This 1 year Study Program is now in it 4th year and proving a very popular course for artist who want to further their design and tapestry skills. The Course. 1st year program consists of 3 x 3-day workshops. Between each workshop you...
Gartmore Hosue Introduction to tapestry weaving. 16th – 21st October and 27th – November – 1st December 2022
Gartmore Hosue Introduction to tapestry weaving 4 day tapestry weaving holiday at Gartmore House. 16th - 21st October and 27th - November - 1st December 2022 Nestled within the stunning Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and set within 100 acres of private...
Introduction to tapestry weaving. 8th/9th October 2022, 12th/13th November 2022 18th/19th February 2023
Introduction to tapestry weaving. 8th/9th October 2022, 12th/13th November 2022 and 18th/19th February 2023 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 Warp and Weft: 3D and shaped tapestry 29th/30th October 2022
Exploring Warp and Weft: 3D and shaped tapestry 29th/30th October 2022 About your course The structure of tapestry weaving is very versatile, and the warps and weft can be manipulated to create exciting and challenging possibilities. You will have the opportunity to...
A Splash of Colour 14th/15th January 2023.
A Splash of Colour Weekend workshops. 14th/15th January 2023. 10an to 4pm About your course This workshop workshop will introduce you to working with colour in tapestry weaving. Yarn blending produces deep, rich, shimmering colours and when cleverly used can...
Your Tutor
I trained in the Tapestry Department of Edinburgh College of Art, graduating with a 1st...