Ali Ferguson : Wonky Patchwork Portraits

A gorgeous day creating a wonky patchwork piece inspired by old log cabin quilts, stories & memories of special people. An old family (or other) photograph printed onto fabric will be placed at the heart of your piece (photographs will be printed in advance of the workshop- see below for details*)
Ali will show you how she builds round this heart with deliciously wonky patchwork and how the use of meaningful words adds to the story element. You’ll be working with a fabulous selection of vintage and used materials. Your patchwork portrait will be backed onto a gloriously scrappy piece of vintage quilt and the finished piece will be approximately A4 in size. You’ll be creating a beautifully personal ‘cloth story’ that can be hung straight onto a wall. These pieces are all hand stitched but don’t worry if you’re not experienced – Ali will share some of her favourite stitches and plenty of inspiration. You won’t finish your piece during the workshop – hand stitching is slow!, however, you will leave with a gorgeous project and all the ideas that you need to continue at home.
All materials are provided, including old & used fabrics and your vintage quilt background, however please bring along some of your own fabrics to help tell the story of your portrait- dress-weight cottons are ideal, old or new, bright & colourful, old & muted, shirting fabrics, scraps of lace or even paper ephemera (nothing too bulky). *You’ll receive more details about photos nearer to the date of the workshop so please ensure you provide the correct email address when booking*

The workshop is 10 - 4pm

Information for art workshops:

Full payment will be taken at time of booking (this is non refundable or transferable to a different workshop). However IF this workshops has to be cancelled you will of course receive a refund in full.

All materials and use of equipment are included, however it is recommended that you bring a few items to personalise the work (as listed above)

Please bring a packed lunch. However hot and cold drinks, biscuits and cake will be provided!

Under 16’s must be accompanied by a participating, paying adult.

Please be aware the workshop artists retain the intellectual property to their own ideas- you cannot go into business making, or running workshops showing copies of the artists work. You can however use the ideas for personal use and with your own students, if you are a teacher.