COURSE DESCRIPTION
The artist John Piper created beautiful & dramatic images of the English landscape and architecture. These will be the inspiration to create batiks on tissue, paper and fabric using Jenny’s contemporary interpretation of a traditional technique. Working with hot wax, bleach and inks, and other forms of resist such as oil pastels and stencils to make individual pieces of work. A number of samples will be made No experience is necessary as the technique will be taught from scratch.
Most materials provided, but please bring an apron, hairdryer, gloves, Pritt type glue stick, scissors and John Piper images for inspiration, also interesting papers such as old book pages, music scores, handmade paper. Cartridge paper will be provided. Also bring two pieces of white or light cotton fabric, these can be pre used or vintage and other images for inspiration related to the theme.
JENNY O'LEARY
I am a textile artist and tutor based in Ellesmere, Shropshire.
My work is very much inspired by the landscape of Shropshire. I work predominately in batik (hot wax resist) in a contemporary way on tissue, paper and fabric, often combining it with machine and hand embroidery adding a drawn element to my work. I offer talks, courses and workshops in Shropshire and around the UK. I am a member of The Shropshire Guild of Contemporary Craft and The Batik Guild.