Porthmeor Art Collective - Expressive Textiles

Mixed Media - Materials included

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Course details

Learn how to turn line drawings of landscapes into textile pieces in this mixed media workshop led by artist Laura Kent.

Textiles Laura Kent

You will produce textile based landscapes using collage, fabrics, threads and wool and  learn how to attach them together in a variety of ways. Get creative playing with composition and embellishments such as seams, zips, sequins and buttons.

Laura is a local abstract  mixed media landscape painter living in St Agnes who is inspired by the vast, weather filled landscapes of Cornwall.

For young artists aged 11-16, this group helps young people connect with their creativity and get to know contemporary art practices.

SCHOLARSHIPS: Thanks to generous support from our fee paying families and St Ives Rotary, we are able to offer up to 4 scholarship places per session awarded on a need basis. If you are on a low income please contact [email protected] for an application form to apply for a free scholarship place.

FUNDRAISING: If you are able to support a free place for another child, we would be hugely grateful if you would add a donation to your booking at checkout.

Porthmeor Art Collective – Expressive Textiles

Mixed Media – Materials included

Book Selected Date

What to Bring

Our studios are fully equipped and we provide you with all the art materials you need for your workshop, so just bring yourself and lots of enthusiasm!

We provide aprons but encourage you to not wear your best clothes.

Timings and Breaks

The workshops start at 2pm and finish at 4pm. We will have a comfort break in the middle.

The class will be held in the ground floor studio at the School of Painting.

Taught by

Laura is a local abstract landscape painter who is inspired by the vast, weather filled landscapes of Cornwall. After her degree in Jewellery and Silversmithing and teaching Art and Design for 10 years, she did the Porthmeor Programme and is now a practising artist in fine art.

Safeguarding

At St Ives School of Painting we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Our Trustees, staff and volunteers share this commitment. All our tutors are DBS checked, see our Safeguarding Policy under our Quick Links in the footer.

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