Some examples of work by students at last Sunday’s workshop in Claregalway. I love seeing how each person takes a new technique, material or tool and adapts it to suit the development of their own artwork. I look forward to seeing more from this creative crew!
Where: Cruthú Studio, Claregalway (beside Arches Hotel) When: Sunday 24th January: 14.00 to 18.00 In this workshop I hope to share with you my process for making small textile pieces based on personal stories, memories and experiences. We will look at a number of techniques such as free-motion stitching to create your own sketches in… Continue reading Creative Textile Workshop
Custom-made aprons in themes and colours to suit the recipient. This short reversible apron has a handy pocket on each side and is trimmed with lace and pompoms for extra charm. The strings wrap around fully to tie in front providing an option to hang a tea-towel. An ideal Christmas present for the baker, crafter… Continue reading Nifty little apron
A silk wall-hanging inspired by the simple beauty of the dry-stone walls of County Galway, Ireland under a full moon. I use my sewing machine to draw these images free-hand, playing with the shadow and light created by varying the threads, the density of the stitching and the patterns formed in the quilted surface. Email… Continue reading Stone walls, tall grasses and a full moon
Ester Kiely 