New Creative Workshops

I've consulted my diary and found a little gap next April [while the lovely Ellis is on Netball tour] to plan a wondrous weekend of devore. I know devore inside out and upside down - I can tell you it's much more than just a bit a balding velvet!
So if you want your devore turned the wrong way round come join my workshop: Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th April 2011.

If your traveling a distance - the studio is a quick walk from the station, I can suggest a range of accommodation and additional attractions to enhance your visit.

HOST: Open studio trail

Each year we open the doors of our studio and invite visitors to come and see how we work; chat about why we work and possibly sell a few precious pieces too!

Sat/Sun 18th/19th and 25th/26th September 11am - 5pm

Radiant Works, Back Union St., Huddersfield HD1 6AL

Contact me for a FREE brochure!

This year, as well as the resident artist of the studio we have invited guest artists to make a exciting collection of viewing for your delight & entertainment!!

• CarolAnn Allan Showcasing Textile Artist, recently receiving a wonderful First Class Honours Degree!
• Kerry Mosley Showcasing Textile Artist, you may have seen Kerry's delicately knitted portraits at K&S last year.
• Alison Taylor Showcasing Textile Artist, Ali graduated from Textile Crafts at the University of Huddersfield, now teaches textiles in a local school & has been involved in my workshops for a number of years.
• Fiona Wilson Resident Textile Artist & this years Embroiderers Guild Scholar
• Julie Ann Seaman Resident Jewellery Designer.  Julie runs wonderful jewellery evening classes from the studio - come along to find out more.
• and of course myself, Dionne Swift Resident Textile Artist. I'm planning to use the occasion to have a studio sale, so there will be plenty of bargains to be found.

Here's a map to help you locate the studio, there's usually plenty of free street parking right outside and my mobile number is on my website if you need more assistance.

Artists Access to Art Colleges

This is a great scheme: a fantastic way to get involved with students at higher education level; to access all that specialist equipment stock piled in universities and to give yourself the opportunity to 'set to' on a new project.  Take a look AA2A some of the closing dates are on the horizon so don't delay!!!  Good luck.

September newsletter

Take a look at this month's round up via this link
There's details of all this month's exhibition venues; open studios, workshops and other events.
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New Collagraphic plates

It's been an afternoon of cutting and sticking to create textural drawings to print from in a few days time.  It's important to try and ignore the surface decoration of the materials used and focus instead on their textural qualities - it's these that will hold on to the ink and give the most reliable results when they eventually go through the press. If you'd like to learn more about Collagraphic Prinitng there are various workshops over the coming months.

Monthly Textile Workshops

WHO: Suitable for all abilities

WHAT: Expand and progress your textile skills. Ideal for Textile teachers, enthusiasts and novices alike. Develop individual projects, explore new ideas and investigate new textile techniques. There are no exams, course work or deadlines. We focus on enjoyment and learning new textile skills in friendly and welcoming environment.
WHEN: TEXTILE TUESDAYS: 12th October, 16th November and 14th December
OR WORKSHOP WEDNESDAYS: 13th October, 17th November and 15th December 10am - 3pm
CHARGES: £150 per term including materials, tea & cake!
DETAILS: I have 17 years lecturing experience working across a variety of Higher Education scenarios. Autumn Term 2010 explores stitch and composition, with exciting drawing techniques for textile enthusiasts. We will be developing images into stitched surfaces and print screens for the following term...
APPLY: Please get in touch if you would like further details and a chat about the workshop. 07974 747080 I look forward to hearing from you, Dionne.
CONTACT: info@dionneswift.co.uk
http://www.dionneswift.co.uk/
Deadline: 1 October 2010

The Sketchbook Project

My sketch book arrives in the next few days, I've chosen 'In 5 minutes' as my theme.  Do you think this means I should complete the sketch book in 5 minutes; spent 5 minutes on each page or contemplate for 5 minutes before doing exactly what I like anyway?

The Sketchbook Project: 2011 » Art House Co-op We build art projects and communities