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Courtyard Creatives at Timeless Textiles


For most embroiderers, the idea of stitching  and relaxing under the warming winter sun in the historical courtyard of Timeless Textiles Gallery sounds very appealing. Then add the other elements of  enjoying the company of like minded people, a lovely morning tea, and a fun project, with materials supplied. That sounds heavenly... That's  exactly what  the series of short textile art workshops, "Courtyard Creatives" are! 


I recently caught up with Cathy Jack Coupland , award winning textile artist at Timeless Textiles. She was preparing for her "Courtyard Creatives" workshop on 3 September.  In this workshop, 'Pumpkin Patch',  Cathy evokes the vibrant colours of a pumpkin patch.  The warm colour palette Cathy has chosen for this project  (see the sample pictured above) is a perfect antithesis to  grey winter days. The oranges and yellows exude energy, optimism and joy.  What fun it will be to learn how to make suffolk puffs (yo -yos )  and stitches like blanket, french knots and lazy daisy which will be  made even more dazzling with decorative beads.  Your  "pumpkin" patch will add vivid, eye-catching pizzazz to clothing, books or bags - or do you have a better suggestion? 

 

I recommend this workshop as Cathy is a wonderful, sharing teacher whose work displays her knowledge and understanding of textile art...

What is it exactly that makes me want to work with a needle and thread?

Well, it’s no one thing, rather, a combination of elements such as colour, texture, dimension, and scale. 

And when the union of those elements excites, inspires, and urges you to create, then there’s no stopping the endless output of work...

Text and photo below  from  Cathy Jack Coupland's website  

 
Join those  who have already enjoyed the experience of becoming Courtyard Creatives... Reserve your place in  Cathy's Pumpkin Patch workshop ...

Venue : Timeless Textiles Gallery, 90 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, 
Date : 3 September 2023 
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm 
For all details, including how to book, go to 

For information about future workshops , exhibitions and events go to Timeless Textiles 



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