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Well the first thing I need to share with you is the new addition
to our family.............no sorry it is not a baby grandchild, not
yet anyway, but just look at this wee fellow. Fred is a 10 week old
Border Collie and has settled in very quickly with Finlay our other
Border Collie. And guess what, both of them love it when students come
here.
So do take a look at the courses, which are gradually filling up. I
don't want you to miss out ........as everyone's favourite teacher will
be at Moor Hall this year..........and if not let me know who he/she
is so I can book them to come.
Finlay is not too happy here with this new arrival, but he has grown
extremely fond of Fred now.
I am looking forward to some warmer and dryer weather, but also do
not like to miss out on an opportunity like the recent frosty mornings
have provided. I just love the wonderful edges that the frost has deposited
on these vegetables.
 
COURSES COMING SOON
RUTH ISSETT ~ Cascades of Paper Colour
February 9th & 10th 2012
£100 for 2 days
Explore different
brilliant and electric colours that will pigment and create layers on
paper. Build coloured surfaces that can be used in their own right or
incorporated into design developments or a sketch book.
The course will include the following:
- Use and understand variety of different papers and paper surfaces.
- Understand how they can be used to give variety of surface and finish
in your work or sketch book.
- Use a variety of media to create different surfaces on paper.
- Then explore the possibilities of using coloured inks in combination
with resists to create layers of colour on paper.
- Use coloured varnishes to give added depth to your work.
- Finally explore the possibilities of utilising these materials,
processes and techniques in a varied and vibrant way in your
work.
RUTH ISSETT ~ Dyeing for Colour
March 29th & 30th 2012
 Create wonderful glowing colours on various fabrics from delicate weaves
such as chiffon to cotton and silk velvets as well as linens and slub
silks. To include a variety of different dyeing techniques, suitable
for beginners.
Take this opportunity to have two days of using different dyeing techniques.
Use immersion dyeing to create 'flat' colour, direct dye painting to
give your own selection of shaded colour as well as the opportunity
to paint original and unique patterns. Follow this with the chance to
use other methods of dyeing to create intricate and fascinating patterns
with glorious colour.
The course will give you a wonderful collection of different coloured
and patterned fabric all using different dye techniques.
A course for those with an enthusiasm (and stamina) to create a collection
of glorious coloured fabrics.
£100 for 2 days
Additional charge for dyes and materials as used on the course
~ approximately £10
JAN BEANEY ~ Close Up Magic
16th and 17th April 2012
£ 100 for 2 days
This experimental course will concentrate on creating fabulous textural
surfaces using mainly hand stitching with machine stitching as appropriate.
Painting, bonding and machining, will provide the surfaces on which
to build stitches in relief: entwining, layering and decorating with
beads and mixed media. Stunning close up images of natural forms will
provide the inspiration.
MARY SLEIGH ~ Making Matters
4th and 5th May 2012
£ 100 for 2 days
Discovering by making is an exciting way of developing visual ideas.
Using a variety of 'materials' and simple tools we shall create surfaces
and forms. These inspirational ideas will be the basis for sampling
in fabric and stitch on the second day.
JEAN LITTLEJOHN ~ Rhythms and Patterns for Fragile Cloths
6th and 7th June 2012
£100 for 2 days
The aim of the course is to create patterned cloths with an emphasis
on fragility. Techniques will include: free pulled work, mixed media
and soluble materials with hand and machine embroidery. The source of
pattern can be from organic or manufactured sources.
RUTH ISSETT ~ Layers of Colour and Stitch
26th, 27th and 28th June 2012
£150 for 3 days
Using a selection of silk, cotton, linen and viscose fabrics investigate
different methods of using Procion Dye to create a glorious range of
fabrics.
Use these fabrics to create rich layered stitched pieces as well as
exploring exciting colour combinations.
A three day course when students will have the opportunity to firstly
dye a range of fabrics, a rich palette of colour and then combine these
fabrics with colourful stitch.
This course will undertake to enhance understanding and experience
of the use of dyed colour, mixing and combining colour with different
fabrics and fibres.
Exploring the possibilities of layering both fabric and stitch to create
colourful stitched surfaces, students will be challenged to venture
into new and uncharted territory as well as build from their personal
comfort zones!
Suitable for those with some experience who wish to explore the creation
of glorious colour combinations
DOROTHY TUCKER ~ Kantha: Decorative Designs and Border Patterns
29th and 30th June 2012
£100 for 2 days
Kantha is a Bangladeshi word for cloth and a particular way of stitching.
By folding and stitching into layers of fabric we will make a cloth
which is lovely to handle. We will then build decorative designs and
border patterns using running stitch. If you have attended one of my
Kantha courses before this course will extend your Kantha making skills
and interest.
KIM THITTICHAI ~ Print, Paint, Stitch and Play
14th, 15th and 16th
August 2012
£150 for 3 days
 Using your
own or commercial printing blocks we will build up beautiful surfaces
on which to stitch incorporating painted Bondaweb, old dyed newspaper
and other papers you have collected. Using Solufleece we will add another
element by printing and free machining into this versatile water soluble
product to create mysterious and subtle images. We will be building
up box canvases so you will take away at least one finished piece.
www.kimthittichai.com
QUILTS AND EMBROIDERY 2012
at
Uttoxeter Race Course, Wood Lane,
Uttoxeter, ST14 8BD
Following the success of the 2011 show at this superb venue and with
a continuing series of mini workshops, the 2012 Show promises to be
the best ever. Embroidery, Quilts, demonstrations, traders and workshops.
Friday 13th April ~ 10am - 5pm
Saturday 14th April ~ 10am -
5pm
Sunday 15th April ~ 10am - 4pm
Admission Prices:
Adult £8, Senior Citizens £7, Children (8-16) £3
Advance
ticket prices until 31st March 2012:
Adult £7, Senior Citizens £6, Children (8-16) £2
MQ Exhibitions
Tel: 01384 277288 Mobile: 07530 323067
Email: margaret@mqexhibitions.co.uk
www.mqexhibitions.co.uk
please visit the website at mqexhibitions.co.uk
NEWS FROM MY STUDIO
Well things are certainly beginning to happen in the studio now that
the New Year has started. It is great having courses underway again
and of course there is 'the book'. To this end I have in fact cleared
out my old studio so that I can have a permanent base to leave things
out all the time.....should have done this ages ago really!!!!!!
He is a summary of the courses coming up this year. Further details
of some of these courses can be found on the left side of this newsletter.
RUTH ISSETT £100
9/10 February
29/30 March
JAN BEANEY £100
16/17 April
MARY SLEIGH £100
4/5 May
JEAN LITTLEJOHN £100
6/7 June
RUTH ISSETT £150
26/27/28 June
DOROTHY TUCKER £100
29/30 June
KIM THITTICHAI £150
14/15/16 August
DIANA SPRINGALL £100
4/5 October
As you know I will not be increasing the cost of courses in 2012. I
am however, asking for a booking form and a non-returnable deposit of £20.
The outstanding payment can be settled two weeks before the course takes
place. Full refunds will be paid should I have to cancel a course.
WORKING TOGETHER COURSES AT MOOR HALL
with Bobby and Ruth
Working with a Broken Line
April 30th ~ May 2nd 2012
This adventurous course, challenges perceptions of using the 'broken
line'. Students will experience and consider the direct and indirect
use of line through mark-making, resists, print and stitch techniques
onto paper and fabric. FEW PLACES LEFT.
Grids and Meshes
May 11th ~ 13th 2012
Using the simple unit of grids and meshes as a springboard, students
will explore print, colour and stitch to create original and unexpected
textile pieces. This is a lovely course for those who enjoy imaginative
exploration of stitched textile techniques. COURSE IS FULL.
Colour on Paper
June 18th ~ 20th 2012
An exploratory course which uses a variety of different papers and
colouring media in experimental ways. These papers will be used as a
basis for developmental 'drawing' ideas including collage and visual
interpretations.
COURSE IS FULL.
£170.00 for each 3-day course
Costs include tuition, some course materials and a light lunch of homemade
soup, cheese and fresh bread. Hot and cold drinks will be continually
available throughout each day. Please note that:
- Additional materials available for purchase.
- Please let us know of any special dietary requirements
Working Together Summer School
Bobby and Ruth
USING CONTRAST AND COLOUR WITH STILL-LIFE
July 11th ~ July 14th 2012
£ 225 for 4 days
Ruth
Course Description
This course will focus on pattern, contrast and colour, using paper,
fabric and stitch. We will start with a 'still life' arrangement and
explore the possibilities of contrast and colour in simple and direct
ways. This visual resource will provide the inspiration, through accessible
and fun exercises. These initial trials will then lead to individual
interpretations in paper and fabric, using stitch, by hand and machine.
Come and enjoy 4 days of exploring challenging possibilities of working
with colour and contrast with Bobby and Ruth
PLEASE NOTE:
Book for 'Working Together Courses through Ruth
ruth.issett@btinternet.com
01588 672035
ON-GOING COURSES AT MOORHALL
Moor Art 1
Alternate Wednesdays
Tutor: Bobby Britnell
Moor Art 2
One weekend per month
Tutor: Bobby Britnell
We had great fun last weekend drawing manikins. Here are some of the
work in progress. The results were hilarious, but you need to join an
art group to find out what happened!!!!!
 
This piece by Ruth Tykiff is an A1 charcoal drawing which she will
be translating into colour......watch out for the result in a future
newsletter!!!
Moor Threads
Monthly on Fridays
Tutor: Bobby Britnell
Crazy for Colour
Monthly Thursdays
Tutor: Ruth Issett
This on-going course mentored by Ruth Issett meets once a month and
are exploring in depth the many uses of colour onto cloth. Do get
in touch if you feel you may like to join this group which currently
has
one vacant place.
Please pass on my newsletter to anyone that you feel may be interested.
I already have received many new contacts, so thanks to those of you
that have passed my details on to friends
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