Drawing into Textiles Summer School, Italy

Take you drawing into textiles...Explore drawing and expand your powers of observation whilst enjoying the beautiful region of Abruzzo, central Italy. 

Drawing is the back bone of my creative practice, it underpins everything I do.  It's the essential starting point.  Intense observation leads to power, personal drawing and mark making:  Come and enjoy the coastline and villages of Abruzzo - capture their delights on paper, then let me show you how you might consider developing these notions to cloth and thread.  We will cover some accessible silk screen printing techniques, hand and machine stitch

Let me lead you through this adventure, guide and stretch you.  Let me take you off the usual tourist trail and show you authenic Italia.

This summer school provides you with the opportunity to explore in an inspiring atmosphere with a highly experienced tutor. You’ll leave with a bundle of experiments and ideas which will inspire…