Seashore Decor - Embroidered Bird Art by Deborah Campbell
Deborah Campbell, a mixed media/textile artist based in Kilmacolm, West of Scotland, is offering an online workshop titled 'Coastal Layers - Bird Embroidery'. This workshop invites participants to delve into the world of textile art, focusing on the application of coastal birds to patterned backgrounds.
The workshop is inspired by Scotland's coastal landscape and birdlife, with Deborah Campbell choosing the Oystercatcher as the coastal bird for this particular session. The image for the workshop was obtained from www.wildlifereferencephotos.com.
Participants will start by exploring their natural surroundings to develop mixed media drawings and paintings that form the basis for textile art. Techniques taught include using printing methods such as gel plate printing combined with handmade printing blocks and plants to create textured, layered backgrounds on various fabrics.
Once the backgrounds are ready, participants will learn to use their sewing machine as a drawing tool, applying both free-motion machine embroidery and hand embroidery as a form of drawing and mark making. This process incorporates the bird imagery onto the printed, patterned textile backgrounds, adding depth and life to the work.
To achieve shading and form, participants will blend different colored stitches. Deborah Campbell's approach to print is painterly and spontaneous, and this is reflected in the workshop's emphasis on creative expression and personal exploration.
In addition, participants will learn to use sheers to create shape, form, and tonal differences, adding another dimension to their textile art. The workshop consists of 9 videos and 9 worksheets, totaling 3.45 hours.
Deborah Campbell is a graduate of the Printed Textiles department at Glasgow School of Art and is known for her work with various fabric textures, including organza and gauze. She also uses recycled fabrics and combines print and stitch in her artwork.
The workshop is a stand-alone workshop, meaning participants can use their own patterned and textured fabrics to achieve results. The cost of the workshop is approximately £80 ($109*). Participants are suggested to have some experience with free motion embroidery, but beginners are encouraged to start with the 'Coastal Layers workshop'.
Whether you're a seasoned textile artist or a beginner looking to explore a new creative outlet, Deborah Campbell's 'Coastal Layers - Bird Embroidery' workshop offers a unique opportunity to create beautiful, textured art inspired by the natural beauty of Scotland's coastline.
- Deborah Campbell, a textile artist, offers an online workshop titled 'Coastal Layers - Bird Embroidery' that focuses on textile art and the application of coastal birds to patterned backgrounds.
- The workshop is inspired by Scotland's coastal landscape and birdlife, teaching participants to create textured, layered backgrounds on various fabrics using printing methods and plants.
- Once the backgrounds are ready, participants learn to use their sewing machine as a drawing tool, applying free-motion machine embroidery and hand embroidery for bird imagery on the printed, patterned textile backgrounds.
- The workshop is a stand-alone course, giving participants the opportunity to use their own patterned and textured fabrics, and costs approximately £80.
- Deborah Campbell, a graduate of the Printed Textiles department at Glasgow School of Art, is known for her work with various fabric textures and combining print and stitch in her artwork.
- Whether you're a seasoned textile artist or a beginner, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to create beautiful, textured art inspired by the natural beauty of Scotland's coastline.
- Participants will also learn to use sheers to create shape, form, and tonal differences, as well as blending different colored stitches to achieve shading and form in their textile art.
