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Textiles Talks - A hands on experience with the chance to dress
up
All of my talks offer a unique opportunity to see vintage
Japanese textiles close up. My collection includes many unique and
inspiring textile items that are rarely seen outside of Japan.
All of my talks feature real Japanese textiles and my own creative
work. I don't use a slide projector!
An audience member at a recent talk described
her experience as:
"Better than the V&A." |
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A must for fans of all things indigo, sashiko, kasuri ikat,
boromono (rag cloths) and country clothing.
Includes vintage sashiko from around Japan and a chance to dress
up as a Japanese farmer or famer's wife.
"My most popular talk." |
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A wide ranging look at kimono, obi and other textiles, formal
and informal:
- From brocade fabrics stiff with gold threads
- To stencilled yukata cottons.
Prepare to be inspired by the colours, patterns and textures of
Japan.
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This talk focuses not only kimono, but various textile items
for festivals and ceremonies throughout the year.
Hear about the traditions behind the fabrics, their designs and
their symbolism. |
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Kimono follow fashion trends just like non-Japanese clothing!
From Art Deco and fifties style to more contemporary trends -
retro mania abounds. |
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Talks
About My Own Creative Work And Experience
A series of talks that I hope will inspire your own creative endeavours. |
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"You can never have too many bags," should be my motto.
Meet the bags from my books, their prototypes and variations, with
the stories of how they were made and where they've been! |
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Doing things in reverse, how I began as a painter and printmaker and
fell in love with textiles. Includes my quilts and art work. |
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Talk Fees
for 2010/11
- £110 plus travel expenses (.37p per mile) and accommodation,
if required.
A non-refundable deposit of £25 is payable at the time of
booking.
Fluctuating petrol costs affect my mileage costs, by approx. 1p
per mile per 10p increase per litre of petrol.
Cancellation Policy
All bookings are subject to a £50 charge if cancelled less
than 25 days prior to the arranged date. This includes the deposit.
Back-to-back bookings
and tours
Whenever possible, I will try to arrange bookings with other groups
in your area immediately before or after your talk or workshop,
helping to keep mileage costs down for everyone.
If you know another group or shop in your area that might like
a talk or workshop around that time, please let me know.
I can't guarantee being able to do this but will try. Mileage costs
will be shared out on the fairest basis at my discretion. |
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