Dionne Swift

Artist

Background

'Good clear teaching - approachable tutor who anticipated what is complex/confusing. Nice friendly atmosphere.'
'The studio is really well laid out, very friendly atmosphere.'
'Thoroughly informative.'
'Excellent studio - much more spacious than I would have expected. Well equipped'

I run a range of textile workshops from my studio in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Small group sizes allow for plenty of individual attention and support. The studio is fully equipped so all you need to bring is an apron and some rubber gloves!

All materials, refreshments and lunch are included.

Workshops

Exploring the Bias ; Saturday 7th June 2008: 10am - 3.30pm.

Take a look at stitch from a different angle and develop beautiful surfaces and intriguing three-dimensional forms exploiting the tremendous properties of 'the bias'.  Suitable for all abilities.  Set in open plan artist studios near the centre of Huddersfield. Small group sizes - expert tuition - all materials provided.  Refreshments and buffet lunch are also included - you just need to bring a sewing machine and an open mind! £50 per place.

If you would like more information please visit
http://dionneswift.co.uk/bm/workshops/exploring-the-bias.shtml

Make a skirt in a day! Saturday 28th June 2008: 10am - 3.30pm

Spend an enjoyable day creating your own original skirt. Learn how to trace and cut pattern pieces, create darts, put in a hidden zip and finish edges; and discover a series of embellishments to make your project special and unique. £40 per workshop place.

http://dionneswift.co.uk/bm/workshops/skirt-in-a-day/index.shtml

Exploring Devoré... Saturday 8th November 2008 10am - 3.30pm

Discover the elusive secrets of the devoré process [from the French 'to devour' - to eat away or to burn]. Develop ideas via samples and progress to a larger piece of work. This workshop aims to provide the basic understanding of this complex process and is the perfect platform for future devoré investigations.

Small group sizes - fully equipped studio - all materials and dyes included - just bring an apron, rubber gloves and ideas/inspiration. Lunch included. £50 per workshop place.

http://dionneswift.co.uk/bm/workshops/exploring-devore.shtml

Contact information

Dionne Swift
Artist
Studio: Radiant Works, William St., Huddersfield HD1 6AU
Home: Mountfield, 12 Cinderhills Road, Holmfirth HD9 1EE
07974 747080
www.dionneswift.co.uk

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