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We believe that all people are affected by the 'stories' that we encounter as we travel through life. These could be the stories we hear as children, the oral history of a place and time, or the everyday stories that come to us as we move through a day. Each member of SiX has challenged herself to think about stories, legends and storytelling and translate the mental images that they conjure into drawings, painting and textiles.
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SiX Stories Workshops
In conjunction with the touring exhibition we are also offering a series of associated workshops. These will take place during the exhibition period at Minerva Arts Centre and the classes will be held right in the gallery space. If you are interested to find out more or would like to book please contact Minerva Arts Centre directly via email or telephone on 01686 413467.
19th July 2008 - Marie Roper - 'A Quilt in July'
Work with Marie to inspire you to make a small art quilt using a range of techniques including bonding, applique, piecing and quilting. An ideal opportunity to learn a new skill or experiment with a familiar one.
24th July 2008 - Edwina Mackinnon - 'Gilding the Lily'
Develop your machine quilting skills by embellishing a panel either for a cushion or wall hanging. Techniques will include twin needling, decorative embroidery stitches, tying and free motion quilting.
21st August 2008 - Laura Kemshall - 'The Painted Quilt'
Explore techniques for adding colour to fabric both before and after the quilting process with luscious fabric paints, Markal Paintstiks and fusible web.
21st August 2008 - Catherine Nicholls - 'Drawn to Pen and Ink'
Simple techniques for adding beautiful pen drawing to your quilts. Absolutely no previous drawing experience required!
5th and 6th September 2008 - Bobby Britnell - 'Messing and Making with Mixed Media'
Exploring marks, textures and surfaces with papers and fabrics combining a variety of wet and dry media.
