Time to plan the next 5 years . . and a smashing time!!


 

2 new pieces of textile art work  

 

Phew!! Well, that was a whirlwind of a month or so. What with visitors staying and getting my new work ready to hang, it has been none stop. 

It has been wonderful to finally have visitors to stay now that Shannon, my local airport, is opening up. More flights are being added every month, it is very encouraging.

However, there was the added irritation of the studio door coming off it's rail and smashing that really didn't help. 

I really didn't need this . . . Groan!


It is very handy having large sheets of farm plastic stored in my big shed.

The boarded and secure door. It can be locked.

A local builder has kindly boarded the door so I can still use it, but is does make the studio very dark. Which is an issue when I am filming or doing a live stream. Any of you that watched the live stream I did for Vlieseline on Saturday will have seen what I mean. If you haven't seen it yet - hop over to the Vlieseline Freudenberg UK facebook page and have a look. https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?extid=NS-UNK-UNK-UNK-IOS_GK0T-GK1C&ref=watch_permalink&v=1056885531519700

 

So - the exhibition is up. I am very pleased with it. It has been expertly hung by Tom of the Culturlann Sweeney Gallery. It is such a relief to help with the hanging.

Here is a short video I made today. I will be making a longer video in the next week or so with explanations about the different pieces of work.

Of Land, Sea and Sky

 

My more usual use for the waste farm plastic that I collect. 
Experimental plastic vessels at the exhibition.

Being able to exhibit my new work in such a fabulous gallery is a great opportunity. Having an exhibition booked really focuses you. I need a deadline. Otherwise nothing gets done. I have another exhibition booked in the same gallery in June. I will be exploring repurposing beach waste plastic this time.

I have been asking questions over on my Facebook page about how you like to receive news from me - do you prefer reading a blog post, or a shorter newsletter that arrives in your email inbox. The answers have been very interesting. Most people seem to prefer the blog. Those of you reading this, obviously don't mind me rabbiting on!!

 

5 years on . .

It will be 5 years next month since I moved into my house here on Loop Head. FIVE YEARS. Sometimes it feels as though I have been here forever. I am very happily settled. Then a new challenge appears, like the door smashing and needing help to have it boarded up, and I realise I don't have enough of a back up system.

I have managed to get a studio up and running, I have a new online shopping website and more importantly, I have made some very good friends. Oh, and of course, I have the girls to entertain me and make me get up and out and walk every day. 

The girls running in the field with a new friend - Lucy the Dalmation.
 

So what is next? I have been enjoying teaching via Zoom every month. I am currently planning the run of workshops for next year. There are 2 workshops left for this year and I am starting the new year with The Journey - more information below.

It is wonderful to have space to work in. I am becoming more confident in the new style of work I am creating. I feel I have been working towards this point for most of my life. It is a very good feeling. There is so much more to explore, I don't think I will be bored . . .

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All live Zoom workshops are in the London time zone  


Painted Bondaweb decorated with gilding flake, mica flake and hand stitch.

Workshop 9

Bonkers about Bondaweb!

Friday October 29th 10am – 4pm

+ Show and Tell Friday November 12th 10.30am – 12.30pm

For more information and to enrol - https://www.kimthittichai.com/workshops

 

The price of the workshop includes the one-day live Zoom workshop and the 2 hour group Show and Tell 2 weeks later. (Friday November 12th 10.30 - 12.30)

Do you love working with Bondaweb? Fancy learning a few new tricks?

A day of 2 halves – in the morning we will work through the basics of all the creative applications for painted and unpainted Bondaweb. This will include foiling for T shirts, decorating book covers and creating beautiful surfaces on which to stitch, using all manner of sparkle or natural elements.
In the afternoon you can carry on working with Bondaweb on it's own or introduce recycled papers into the mix and have a go at my Backgrounds and Pretties technique which can developed into making slip covers for books and fabulous brooches. We will also work with soldering irons to cut applique shapes.
At the end of the workshop you will have a folder of samples to develop in time for the Show and Tell 2 weeks after the workshop.
This workshop is suitable for beginners or anyone wishing to refresh their skills working with Bondaweb.

This blog post will give you a rough idea of what we will cover - but there be SO much more . .  https://hot-textiles.blogspot.com/2012/05/creative-fibre-festival-2-day-workshop_07.html

 

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Fabulous book covers made with the very versatile, leather like, Decovil 1 light.

Workshop 10

Beautiful Book Covers

Friday November 26th 10am – 4pm

Show & Tell Friday December 10th 10.30 – 12.30

For more information and to enrol - https://www.kimthittichai.com/workshops

The price of the workshop includes the one-day live Zoom workshop and the 2 hour group Show and Tell 2 weeks later. (Friday December 10th 10.30 – 12.30)

We are coming to the end of the year and it is time to think of all things sparkle! Maybe think about that special present for a good friend.

Have a great day working with the fabulous iron-on interfacing Decovil light. A very versatile interfacing that feels like leather and lends itself to so many craft projects. We will be making slip covers for hard back books. We will work through how you would like your book cover(s) to look. Will they be full of colour and sparkle, or a little more subtle? You can iron on all manner of fabrics and papers. You can also print on the book cover and of course, stitch into them. By hand of machine. We will also look at how to finish off your book cover to make it a practical gift.

This blog will give you an idea of how we will be making the book covers. https://hot-textiles.blogspot.com/2014/11/reclaimed-papers-at-art-van-go-november.html

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A section across 3 Journey exercises.
 

Workshop 11

The Journey

 Friday January 28th 10am - 4pm
Show and Tell Friday February 11th 10.30 - 12.30


For more information and to enrol -  https://www.kimthittichai.com/workshops

The price of €70 includes the one-day live Zoom workshop and the 2 hour group Show and Tell 2 weeks later. 

 I have taught this workshop all over the world for the past 20 or so years, and it is still popular. It is a wonderful way to relax and develop new, original designs to make your work different to everyone else's.

Create a journey, imaginary or otherwise and learn how to create your own designs.
Never be afraid of the ‘D’ word again! We will work though several formulas for creating original designs, discussing the use of colour and materials as we work. Working with paper, paints and pencils you will generate enough designs on this day to last you for years to come. 

The designs you generate on the day will be the start of many exciting projects to come. Use the designs for applique, quilt patterns, embroidery . .  the choice is endless. Whatever your craft or practice, you will always need designs - and from now on your will be original and unique to you.
Start you own design workbook (preferably A3 spiral bound) where you will keep all your designs, tracings and colour experiments. This workbook will be the resource you need if you wish to to do the following workshop - Creating Printing Blocks From Your Own Designs.

This blog post shows what can be achieved with the designs from the Journey - This is a combination of The Journey and Create Unique Printing Blocks. https://hot-textiles.blogspot.com/2016/05/the-journey-at-roseland-mews-28th-and.html

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A design created from the Journey applied onto a foiled background.

Workshop 12
Create Unique Printing Blocks
Friday February 25th 10am - 4pm
Show and Tell Friday March 11th 10.30am - 12.30pm


For more information and to enrol - https://www.kimthittichai.com/workshops

 
The price of €70 includes the one-day live Zoom workshop and the 2 hour group Show and Tell 2 weeks later.

The most important part of teaching for me, is to encourage students to create original work. This workshop is brilliant for those of you who have created your own designs and and now need to create your own printing blocks to make your work unique.
We will work with an inspiration of your choice. If you have done the 'Journey' exercise with me, you could use that. The materials list will give you some ideas if not. You should finish this class with several pairs of printing blocks and several 'try out' on paper and fabric. You will have time to develop your prints ready for the 2 hour Show and Tell on March 11th. 10.30 - 12.30 GMT

To give you some idea of we will be doing, have a look at this blog post - https://hot-textiles.blogspot.com/2017/08/teaching-at-home-in-ireland-and.html

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