Anne Kelly is an award-winning artist, author and tutor, known for her multi-layered and densely stitched textiles. Trained in Canada and the UK, she creates wall hangings and objects using a mixture of collage and hand and machine embroidery. Her inspirations include travel, memory, nature and folk art. Anne tutors textiles to individuals and groups, and is a member of the Embroiderers Guild UK and the UK Crafts Council Directory. She also exhibits in solo and group exhibitions internationally. Her six books for Batsford are collected and studied by students of all ages around the world.
Workshop: From Cottage to Castle
In this workshop with author, artist and tutor Anne Kelly you will be working from your choice of house or place (building) that holds a special memory for you. We will start by using basic but effective techniques taken from her books. Anne will show you how to create a mixed media collage using items from your collections and charity shop finds. Bring a selection of goodies from your stash to add to your piece (you never know!). Your piece will be embellished and richly decorated to create a special souvenir or gift. It can be added to a larger piece at a later date if desired. Sewing machines are helpful but not essential. It’s helpful if you choose colours that suit your house/building and an image of your house/building in its setting to work from before the course.
