Helen Hallows

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Bennett Street
Long Eaton
Nottingham
Derbyshire
NG10 4HZ

Helen Hallows

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Helen Hallows's Courses

Draw to Stitch - one day textile design workshop

Draw to Stitch - one day textile design workshop

Derbyshire - Next course on 2nd November 2019

If you stitch, applique, weave or use punch needle, at some point you'll want to take inspiration from what is around you and translate that into a design for textiles. I will take you through the process of gathering from nature, and then looking at your inspiration to capture the textures, colours and patterns. Through a series of drawing and collage exercises you can begin to create your own designs. For me, it's about telling stories of what is happening in nature. I seldom work from photos and I will...

Soulful stitch - slow stitching workshops

Soulful stitch - slow stitching workshops

Derbyshire - Next course on 4th October 2019

Join textile artist Helen Hallows on Friday mornings to reflect, sit and stitch. Mindfulness is the new buzzword but for those of us who stitch, we know the meditative and restorative qualities of time spent in peaceful creativity. Using affirmations and nature imagery, you'll design and stitch a small piece using slow stitch techniques. The workshop will be held in the beautiful surroundings of the Elephant Room Holistic and Wellbeing Centre in Draycott, South Derbyshire, where you can't help but feel calm and connected. Beginners welcome. I am an established...

Unfolding with Nature - mixed media sketchbook

Unfolding with Nature - mixed media sketchbook

Derbyshire - Next course on 30th October 2019

Walking through the meadow we can experience the sights and sounds and translate these experiences into drawing and mark making. we will create an evolving fold-out sketchbook to draw and collage into. Go home with a book that responds to the stories of the day, the sounds and sights we will experience, and techniques for creating mixed media sketchbooks that capture lasting memories. A peaceful day of mindful creativity. Please note that this is a one day workshop. This course will also run across four Friday mornings at Weleda,...