21 May 2024, 11:30 – 27 May 2024, 04:30Atessa, 66041 Atessa, Province of Chieti, ItalyDraw with a needle, paint with thread and discover in the beautiful region of Abruzzo, central Italy....what could be better?
"Bought a couple of Dionne's drawings as a birthday treat to myself .... & they are wonderful! Conjure all the magnificence & beauty of the Alps in Dionne's flowing lines. Colours very much as shown on website (don't know how you manage that Dionne). Many thanks!"
Francine, France
3 Decades of Artistic Journey
With over 30 years of experience in creating, exhibiting, and teaching, I bring a wealth of expertise to my craft.
I specialised in Textiles and Machine Embroidery at Goldsmith's College, London University [BA Hons] and have a Masters in Textiles from UCE, Birmingham. I have taught in a plethora of educational environments and supported numerous creative businesses.
My work is not only a personal exploration but also a contribution to the broader discourse on the intersection of art and craftsmanship.
Artist & Maker
In my creative world, "drawing the line" takes on a dual meaning. It's the starting point of every creation, an intentional act of observing and drawing that forms the backbone of my artistic vision.
It's also an invitation - a call to explore the boundaries between mediums, where pencil lines can transform into stitched threads and then, into delicate silver jewellery.
Semantics often confuse art/craft/design & making: I am all of these, but none of them without drawing.
Drawing helps me make sense of the world. All my work stems from observational drawing, without it there is no direction.
Making is a meditation: I get lost in its rhythm...yet I work with speed infusing my creations with vitality and energy.
Dates for your diary...
Summer School - Abruzzo
21 - 27 May
A textile retreat and Italian adventure
Open Studio
Holmfirth Artweek Fringe
Mill Race, Dobb Lane, Holmfrith
West Yorkshire HD9 2PE
Sat 6th - Wed 10th July 10 - 4pm
Persistence Works
21 Brown Street Sheffield S1 2BS
12 - 14th July 10 - 5pm
