Finally back in the Studio

I seem to have had a few days playing with transfer paints, which has been wonderful as I have been away from being creative for far too long. As you will have noticed from the lack of blogging.

It started on Saturday when I ran a mini workshop for my branch of the Embroiderers' Guild using transfer paints and appliqué. 

Now to finish the appliqué and add some embroidery for a fun cushion workshop. I auditioned the shapes againt different backgrounds and photogtraphed them to help me choose between them. I find that If I take photographs and distance myself from the work helps me. 

Tuesdays meeting of Calico was more ways with transfer paints.
I decided to experiment with using items as a resist. Some were slightly problematical as I melted the nylon lace onto the fabric. Luckily it peeled off but something I must take more care with in the future.

Bev

Melinda Berkowicz

Melinda Berkowicz is a member of EAST Textile group, who will be exhibiting at the Knitting and Stitching shows later this year

She brought her wonderful textiles to my local branch of the Embroiderers' Guild yesterday, and what a wonderful speaker she is. Her work is very inspiring and already I am looking forward to her workshop later in the year. 

Melinda has taken inspiration from her time in both Australia and Israel, along with a strong sense of family history to weave  (sometimes literally) works of art which have a strong narrative element. 

She was kind enough to allow me to share some of the pieces with you on my blog.

Australian inspired pieces using natural materials, hand made papers ane silk

Beautiful pieces, hiding and protecting rich embroideries behind encrusted doors.

Hand painted silk is evident in all her work, richly encrusted or over printed.

Small shells from Lake Kineret - The Sea of Galilee - found during a long period of drought entombed in acrylic tubes. 

Silk entombed in acrylic tubes 

And wrapped round acrylic rods

And wonderful weaving, all show what a versatile artist she is.

I hope you enjoyed the mini gallery of her work.

Don't forget to visit EAST for even more inspiration

Bev