Karen Patricia Hendry

Contact name: Karen Hendry

17
Total bookings

Rating

(7)

over 1 year
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

I am an artist and designer, living and working near Ely. Having been a professional designer for all of my working life, I now create artwork and surface patterns inspired by a love of decorative and historical design. I find joy experimenting with different colour palettes and enjoy the challenge of adding hand and free motion embroidery to my paper collages to add detail and texture. For me creativity is not just a ‘thing', it's a way of life. I don't differentiate between who I am, what I create and how I live my life. It is a joy and a privilage to share my skills and knowledge with others and continue to learn in return.

Courses, kits & gifts

silver award

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Gelli Plate Printmaking - Introduction & Botanical Patchwork

5¾ hours

Next date: 25th Jul 2026

8 places left

(1)

£80.00

silver award

ELY

Gelli Plate Printmaking - Introduction & Festive Leaves & Wreaths

5¾ hours

Next date: 28th Nov 2026

8 places left

(2)

£80.00

silver award

ELY

Gelli Plate Printmaking - Introduction & Imagined Landscapes

5¾ hours

Next date: 21st Mar 2026

8 places left

(2)

£80.00

silver award

ELY

Gelli Plate Printmaking - Introduction, The Art of Pattern & Texture

5¾ hours

Next date: 24th Jan 2026

8 places left

(1)

£80.00

silver award

ELY

Gelli Plate Printmaking & Collage - Introduction & Focus on Flowers

5¾ hours

Next date: 23rd May 2026

8 places left

(1)

£80.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

24 Nov 25'

Meg reviewed: Gelli Plate Printmaking - Introduction & Festive Leaves & Wreaths

"Super day experimenting with the gel plate techniques, using lovely colours to make lots of patterns on papers. Karen showed us so many different ways of working, it was fun, different and the day flew by. I've made 20 Christmas cards with my days efforts."

Karen Patricia Hendry responded:

"Thank you for your lovely feedback Meg. I'm thrilled you so enjoyed the day and how wonderful you have been so creative since it. It will be very special for those who will receive those handmade cards this Christmas. "

23 Nov 25'

Anne and Jeff Collins reviewed: Gelli Plate Printmaking - Introduction & Festive Leaves & Wreaths

"Karen was an excellent artist, teacher and communicator. She was very clear and well organised. She taught the skills at a good pace for the group. We would thoroughly recommend her courses."

Karen Patricia Hendry responded:

"Thank you to both of you for your feedback and kind comments. It was a lovely group and you were an important part of that. It was wonderful to watch you both build your skills as the day progressed. I wish you well on your creative journey."

21 Sep 25'

Pam reviewed: Gelli Plate Printmaking - Introduction & Botanical Patchwork

"I had a really great day. Experimenting with gelli printing. Karen was a great teacher and the class had a lovely feel to it."

Karen Patricia Hendry responded:

"Thank you Pam. I’m so glad you had an enjoyable creative experience with like minded people. It brought me great joy to be able to share my skills and time with you all. Happy printmaking! "

19 May 25'

Teresa M reviewed: Gelli Plate Printmaking & Collage - Introduction & Focus on Flowers

"The workshop was a fabulous introduction to gelli plate printing. I can't wait to get a plate and carry on experimenting at home. Karen was a great teacher - we had lots of inspiration and encouragement. I strongly recommend the workshop and the venue. "

Karen Patricia Hendry responded:

"Thank you so much Teresa. It was wonderful to introduce you and your friends to the joy of gelli printing. You all embraced the process and I wish you well as you continue your creative journey. "