Just a reminder that the EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT of 20% will end on 31 May.
My textile workshops all take place at St Kenelms Church Hall, Romsley.
A summary of all summer workshops are here
24 May 2012
Summer Workshops update
11 May 2012
Computing (CorelDRAW) for Quilters – update
Just an update to the previous post on the proposed course ‘Computing (CorelDRAW) for Quilters’ in response to requests from a few people, the course could be arranged for w/c 14 August ie the week of the Festival of Quilts which would enable people to travel from further afield and combine with a visit to FoQ. If you are interested, let me know.
10 May 2012
Flying Visits- Gallery Textiles is On The Road
I have been busy sorting out my diary for late 2012 and 2013 and suddenly realised there is a gap. And as I can’t have me sitting around doing nothing (I wish) I thought I get out and about. So in short, if you are part of a group like Embroiderers Guild or Quilters Guild or anyone really – and you have a gap in your programme, I have put time aside this month and June and July to come out and bring lots of goodies and quite a few bargains. I can also do a few ‘on the fly’ demonstrations if there is something you’re not sure about. So for details click here and just let me know if you’re interested.
PS The pic is from my degree show toooooooooo many years ago.
8 May 2012
Computing for Quilters **NEW**
Computing for Quilters **NEW**
A new course is in preparation just for Quilters!! The aim is to give quilters the skills to construct accurate shapes for patched quilts made up of squares, triangles, hexagons etc such as mosaic, greek keys, fishes and all of those great symmetrical shapes – or tessellations (I’m told!!) as featured here.
This course aims to develop software skills creating pattern outlines (vector images) using drawing software such as CorelDRAW or Adobe Illustrator. Vector images are outlines rather than images (bitmaps) and once constructed can be resized endlessly but retaining crisp detail.
Create basic shapes to accurate measurements.
Create multi – sided shapes using software tools.
Construct tessellations from basic shapes.
Design shapes and fill with colour, pattern or ‘texture’.
Plan a full design for a patched design.
Courses are hoped to be held at Coombs Wood Business Centre (part of Halesowen College) in August 2012 (ish)and details will be broadly the same as the Photoshop for Textiles.
Contact me for details in the first instance
01527 882288 or sales@gallerytextiles.co.uk
3 May 2012
Summer Workshops
Update – the list of Summer Workshops is now available to view by going towww.lutradur.co.uk although not yet available as a download.
To book you will need to email me or call 01527 882288 (Mon-Thurs 10-4) as payment is by cheque ONLY.
The good news is that there is an Early Bird 20 % Discount available if courses are booked and paid for by 31 May 2012.
List includes;
Photoshop for Textiles
Exploring Zeelon
Hearts & Squares
Transferring Found Images & Text
Medieval Impressions
Take a look – there’s something for everyone. All are entry level, but an enthusiastic approach is a must!!
17 April 2012
5 April 2012
Easter Giveaway at Gallery Textiles
Just to give everyone a heads up on the great giveaway at Gallery Textiles over the Easter holiday. Up to 60% off and it might we be worth taking a look in fabric section as there will be some good offers on heat distressable fabrics.
See you there, offers last until midnight Easter Monday.
11 March 2012
Creative Stitches last day
Today is your last chance to get stocked up on supplies or just revel in the ideas that are at Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts in Glasgow. This is the view from the other side of the counter.
The last of my demonstrations for Prima Magazine takes place at 3.30pm. I love Glasgow, everyone is so eager to learn, although the accent sometimes defeats me. Hope to see everyone again.
8 March 2012
Creative Stitches SECC, Glasgow Day One
Today is the first day of Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts, SECC, Glasgow, and as usual, the day is very brisk. Lots of people asking lots of questions, curious to know how things are done. So, come along to see me on the Prima Magazine stand at 3.30 for a demonstration of inkjet printing onto regular fabric. If you can’t make it, come and say hello on stand ZE20 (roughly in the middle).
If you want to see what the demonstration will be focusing on, the sample at the top shows a close up of the technique used on the cushion I will be putting together.
7 March 2012
Making the going easy
As I speak, if you are reading this on Weds morning I am on my way to Glasgow courtesy of Virgin trains, due in at Glasgow Central at 11.14am, with plenty of pastries and coffee to lubricate the journey. After 11.14 I will be the one running around like a headless chicken, dashing to SECC, trying to track down my missing tables, standing with my hands on hips making SERIOUS stand design decisions, or sneaking off for yet another coffee refill. Shows aren’t just thrown together you know!!
This year I am taking a few pieces handmade by yours truly, either some small (very small) handmade books using some of the meshes etc that I use in my other work, some small felted, post-it note pockets and for those with a slightly more generous budget, some wall pieces, all under £25.
