JENNIFER COLLIER
'Paper Lampshades' 16/17 April £130 for 2 days
Stafford based artist Jennifer Collier is an extraordinary artist who has a distinctive way of working. She practices her art from her studio in Stafford, which is part of her gallery 'Unit Twelve'.
The basis of her practice involves stitching recycled papers to create delightfully detailed objects. These can be almost anything from a typewriter to clothing of all sorts, from a sewing machine to a watering-can......all exquisitely executed. She also has a passion for
reusing and transforming unloved discarded books.
Jennifer graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University in 1999 and has since won several awards including the BCTF Award for Excellence in 2004 and 'Best in Show' award at the The London Craft Fair in 2007.
On the course at Moor Hall this April, Jennifer will be showing you how to make these beautiful paper lampshades.
Described by Jennifer as 'luxury' lampshades, that is certainly what they are. You will create
your own beautiful recycled paper lampshade using lovely vintage papers and by upcycling existing frames. You will be shown all steps of the process, from how to create a pattern to fit your frame, to how to stitch the papers together to form the shade.
Jennifer is very organised and most generous with all the information that she shares with her students.
You
will be taught embellishment techniques, such as embossing, stamping, and various hand and machine stitches to decorate your light shade. Jennifer will provide all materials but asks students to bring along any special maps, papers, or books you may wish to incorporate and a lampshade frame to up-cycle (panel lampshades as pictured, rather than barrel) or Jennifer will have them available to buy on the day for £4-£9.
A fabulous course which is very popular and one where the skills can be applied to so many other projects.
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'Paper Lampshades' 16/17 April £130 for 2 days
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