Blossoming Spectacle of Summer
Discover the world of textile mixed media art with renowned artist Ellie Hipkin, who leads a captivating online workshop designed to ignite creativity and inspire artists. This unique project, priced at approximately £80 (around $109), offers a comprehensive learning experience that combines textile painting, spray painting, embroidery, and more.
In this workshop, participants will learn various techniques such as mark-making, stencil-making, textile spray paints, free-machine embroidery, and hand embroidery. The project consists of 8 videos, totaling approximately 3 hours, each teaching different aspects of textile art.
Ellie Hipkin's artwork is renowned for its one-off imprints taken from seed heads and grasses, which she enhances with free-motion embroidery and hand stitch. Participants can expect to learn these techniques and more during the workshop.
To create their textile art piece, participants will use a variety of materials including cotton canvas, sheer fabrics, a sewing machine, Mylar Acetate, soldering iron, fabric paints, spray paints, and everyday objects for texture. A video walkthrough of materials is provided before the workshop begins, ensuring everyone has the necessary tools to get started.
The workshop also offers instruction on designing and cutting stencils inspired by summer botanicals. Participants are encouraged to find botanical inspiration for their artwork during the summer months and to experiment with painting and embroidery. Alternative materials are provided for each required item in case they are not readily available.
Once the videos are accessed, participants have lifetime access to them, allowing them to learn at their own pace. This flexible learning environment makes the workshop accessible to artists of all skill levels, regardless of their schedule.
Ellie Hipkin's workshop is an excellent opportunity for artists interested in expanding their textile art skills by integrating embroidery, printing with plants, and fabric painting into vibrant mixed media projects. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this workshop promises to be a rewarding and creative experience.
- Ellie Hipkin's online workshop, priced around £80, offers a comprehensive learning experience in textile mixed media art, igniting creativity and inspiring artists.
- The workshop features various techniques such as mark-making, stencil-making, textile spray paints, free-machine embroidery, and hand embroidery.
- Participants will create their textile art piece using materials like cotton canvas, sheer fabrics, a sewing machine, Mylar Acetate, soldering iron, fabric paints, spray paints, and everyday objects for texture.
- Ellie Hipkin's artwork is known for its one-off imprints taken from seed heads and grasses, which she enhances with free-motion embroidery and hand stitch.
- The workshop provides instruction on designing and cutting stencils inspired by summer botanicals, encouraging participants to find botanical inspiration for their artwork.
- Once the videos are accessed, participants have lifetime access to them, allowing them to learn at their own pace and making the workshop accessible to artists of all skill levels.
- This workshop, focused on textile art, embroidery, printing with plants, and fabric painting, is an excellent opportunity for both seasoned artists and beginners to expand their skills and have a rewarding creative experience.
