September 2011
Well I do hope that you are all OK and getting yourselves prepared
for the Autumn season. Where did the summer go..........I must have
blinked!!! Although I must say that it is gorgeous here today and I
thought you might like to see a couple of photographs of my garden before
we loose all of this lovely colour. Even though it is past its best
it has been particularly lovely this year all thanks to a very hard
working gardener.........which is not me!!!!
 
 
 
There is so much catching up to do with you as well, courses that have
been and gone, new ones coming up and so much more. SO PLEASE READ ON.
Some of you may know that I spent a week at Sidmouth Folk Festival
performing with Martha Rhodens Tuppenny Dish and the Shropshire Bedlams,
two border Morris dance teams. During the latter part of August we had
a further week of music and dance, this time hosting a fabulous dance
team from Klagenfurt, Southern Austria. We had an amazing time with
them and they went down a storm at Shrewsbury Folk Festival and again
when they performed at Blist Hill, Ironbridge. There was plenty of music
and dancing, eating and drinking for 8 days, leaving us all exhausted,
but having experienced so much fun and friendship along the way.
Volktanzgruppe Lindwurm, Shropshire Bedlams and Martha Rhodens Tuppenny
Dish
JEAN LITTLEJOHN
No sooner had they gone, when Jean Littlejohn arrived to deliver a
lecture for the Marches Branch of the Embroiderers Guild and a two-day
course at Moor Hall Studio.This was not her first visit to Shropshire
but it was her first to my studio and I am hoping that she will be making
a return visit next year. It goes without saying that both of these
events were hugely successful, with some fabulous work being produced
by the students as you can see below. Jean is so generous with her information
and materials and I felt that all the students left feeling exceedlingly
happy with their resulting samples, of which there were plenty.
 Samples by Jean Littlejohn  Samples by the Students
PAUL PRIESTLEY
In mid August Paul delivered another excellent summer school with some
remarkable results. Students managed to dodge the rain and get some
time outside drawing and painting. Paul is excellent with all the
demonstrating and advice that he gives to his students, providing
them with confidence to move forward with their painting skills.
 
 
DOROTHY TUCKER
Dot was also with here in July and it was such a successful course
that I have booked her to return on the 29th and 30th June 2012. Of
course many of the students that enrolled the first time round are wanting
to return so do be quick in expressing your interest.
 
 
AND THATS NOT ALL:
I look forward to a return visit from Mary Sleigh on the 4th and 5th
of May and return visits from both Jean Littlejohn and Jan Beaney in
2012.....dates to soon be confirmed.
KIM THITTICHAI ~ A new starting point
October 6th & 7th 2011
£100 for 2 day course
A 2 day workshop discovering and developing the redemptive qualities
of old newspapers. Create fascinating surfaces on which to print and
stitch. Using painted Bondaweb and gilding flake we will explore the
possibilities of layering textures to end up with firm pieces of work
that can be used to make boxes and vessels and demonstrate the striking
contrasts of the media. Rich/poor and matt/shiny.
 
Kim is the author of 'Hot Textiles' and 'Experimental Textiles' both
published by Batsford. She regularly travels with Creative Exhibitions
and International Craft and Hobby Fairs (ICHF) demonstrating her techniques.
She teaches all over the UK and internationally. This course will be
informative for both the beginner and those wishing to develop their
ideas further........so book as soon as possible to secure your place
on this course.
MARYSIA MILEWSKI ~ Working with Crumpled Paper
September 24th and 25th
£100 for 2 days
Marysia will be returning to Moor Hall this month and her course has
already secured 8 students who wanted to return, so you will need to
be quick if you wish to take one of the remaining few places.
To see more of Marysia's working methods see the link below.
Marysia will explore with you her own personal crumpled paper techniques,
that she uses for her own work as a very successful selling artist.
She will be taking you into a fantasy world and help you individually
follow up any idea that may emerge as the work develops. It will be
very relaxing and great fun!!!!
link to video of Marysia
Be patient while it downloads and although in French is worth seeing
to the end as it clearly shows her working methods. Be warned it begins
with showing some bugs, but fear not it is the correct video!!!!
DRAWING GROUPS ~ Moor Art 1 and 2
MOOR ART 1 ~ Meet on alternative Wednesdays
Sept 21st, October 5th and 19th, November 2nd and 16th
£150 for 5 sessions or £50 an individual session.
MOOR ART 2 ~ Meet on weekends
October 15th and 16th, November 12th and 13th
£120 for the 4 sessions or £50 an individual day
My two drawing groups held a very successful exhibition in July which
attracted a great deal of attention. I am thrilled in the progress that
students have made in their own personal development. They have demonstrated
that with continuous practise that drawing can be taught and confidence
gained in the process.
Both of these groups have places available for the new term and if
you feel that you may be interested in joining either of these groups
please get in touch.To benefit from a reduced fee the students pay for
a term in advance, but if you feel you might like to attend just for
one session initially this is also possible.
Students follow set projects, which may include detailed drawing, design
development into colour through using a variety of media. I am looking
forward to seeing the work that I set then on gardens and flowers for
their holiday homework when they return this Autumn...........no pressure
then girls!!!! Here are some of my girls working with the renowned artist
Cecily Sash which I set up as a special class for them and in preparation
for the drawing of flowers.
 
I LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING SOME NEW MEMBERS TO THESE GROUPS.
RUTH ISSETT ~ Crazy for Colour
Thursdays ~13th October, 3rd November, 1st December
£105 for 3 sessions
This on-going group tutored by Ruth, currently has one vacant place.
There are 3 sessions this term, should anyone feel that they would like
to give this course a try, before committing to it permanently. It will
not be suitable for the complete beginner, but for someone with some
experience. Further details are on my website or please email for further
information.
Ruth will also be running a couple of two day courses this Autumn,
as well as a further series in the New Year. Check out details on my
website.
FINALLY
This I feel shall prove to be a challenging few months ahead for me,
with several projects in hand.
KNITTING AND STITCHING SHOWS
I have work to finish for the Knitting and Stitching Shows, where I
shall be exhibiting with The Textile Study Group. Accompanying this
exhibition although not solely relating to it, will be a very useful
publication showing the current work of each member of the Textile Study
Group. This publication will be of immense use to students studying
textiles as well as to the wider public with a general interest in contemporary
textiles. So please visit our stand.
Further details from:
link to Textile Study Group
link to Twisted Thread
STITCHED TEXTILES ~ Flowers
The next few months needs some dedicated time laid aside to writing
and completing all the samples for my first book. It is a great title
that I have been offered by Serach Press, but now requires me to get
my head down and get working!!!!!
UGANDA ~ PEARL OF AFRICA
Amidst all this the Pearl of Africa Children Choir will be arriving
in the UK the week after next for the start of their 10 week tour. In
fact this year there are two choirs coming, one to the South of England
and the second to the North. I am busy planning a two week programme
in Shropshire for the end of October/beginning November.
Details of the full programmes can be found on their website. However,
please note that the calendar still needs to be added to as events are
finalised.
pearl of africa website
Hear from you soon
Best Wishes
Bobby
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