Imogen Bittner Studio

Take inspiration from the 16th century mill and its peaceful surroundings on the River Stour in North Dorset. Set in water meadows and surrounded by trees, it has hardly changed since Thomas Hardy, who lived across the fields ,often visited it over 100 years ago. Working from patterns or your own sketches if preferred, you will be shown the various stages used to build up a landscape incorporating the layering techniques that I have developed and my own techniques of using colour and texture to create depth. No specific sewing...

Learn the techniques that I have developed and use in making my still life textile work. Make your own patterns from favourite objects that you bring along (or from objects in my collection), working with painted and printed fabrics, layered and stitched in place to create vibrant and intricate arrangements. As in my landscape courses, no specific sewing skills or sophisticated machines are necessary but please bring a machine, scissors, fabrics that particularly inspire you(I will also have a good supply of fabric available) and, of course, items that you...

Based on two of my landscapes, The Tree Kits provide all the materials needed to make a complete picture whilst allowing the user to add their own touches; embroidery, hand or machine, if they wish. The step by step instructions with photographs, correspond to specific selected fabrics in the kit, which can be applied using an electric or hand sewing machine or simply by hand if preferred. Once completed, the landscape is backed using the fabric provided. I display my work framed with a mount, behind glass. This protects from...