Imogen Bittner Studio

Contact Name: Imogen Bittner

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Address:
THE OLD FORGE
THE BRIDGE
STURMINSTER NEWTON
Dorset
DT10 2BS

Imogen Bittner Studio

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Imogen Bittner Studio's Courses

Fabric landscape and still life courses with Imogen Bittner

Fabric landscape and still life courses with Imogen Bittner

In-person course

As a fine artist, I like to describe my work as "painting" with fabric. On both my landscape and still life courses, the student will work from their own drawings and develop an image built up in stages, using fabric to add colour and texture. The one day courses of either still life or landscape show the techniques I have developed and use in my own work- the fabric attached by a simple stitch to hold it in place so, if you have either a hand or electric machine, please...

Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

In-person course

On this one-day course, the techniques of layering and stitching fabrics that I have developed will be used to build up a landscape. Learn how to use colour and texture to create depth, using a simple running stitch on either an electric or hand sewing machine. No specific sewing skills or sophisticated machines are needed for this technique but by incorporating drawing and painting, you will be sure of making original and unique work as well as learning a new approach. Please bring your own sewing machine if possible as...

Textile Still Life Workshop

Textile Still Life Workshop

In-person course

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 if possible, fabrics that particularly inspire you(I will also have a good supply of fabric available) and, of course, items that you...

Tree kits - textile landscapes in a box

Tree kits - textile landscapes in a box

Craft kit or book

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...