Marine Layers: An Interview with Deborah Campbell
In the world of textile art, inspiration can sometimes be hard to come by. But fear not, for Deborah Campbell's online workshop "Coastal Layers" is here to help. This comprehensive course is perfect for those who have a collection of fabrics but are unsure of how to use them, or for those seeking inspiration to move forward.
Over the course of 10 videos and 10 worksheets, spanning a total of 2.45 hours, Deborah Campbell will guide you through the process of creating a coastal textile art piece. The workshop, priced at approximately £80 ($109*), offers instant and lifetime access to its entirety.
The course is led by Deborah Campbell, a mixed media/textile artist based in Kilmacolm, West of Scotland. Deborah trained in Printed Textiles at Glasgow School of Art and her approach to print is painterly and spontaneous. She works onto many different fabric textures, including organza and gauze, and uses her free motion sewing machine needle and thread as a drawing tool.
The workshop begins with observing the natural world around Comrie to inspire textile art creation. You'll learn how to print soft coastal textures onto different weights of fabric, including sheers, using a gel plate combined with handmade printing blocks and natural plant materials. Layering these printed fabrics helps create depth in colour and pattern.
Deborah will also teach you how to use free motion machine embroidery as a drawing tool on textiles and incorporate hand embroidery as a mark-making method to enhance your textile pieces. The course encourages participants to revive neglected or recycled fabrics by giving them new creative purposes within their artwork.
Throughout the course, Deborah encourages experimentation and exploration, aiming to help participants build their confidence with new techniques. Her textile artwork is inspired by Scotland's coastal landscape and birdlife, and you'll find her Facebook Group to be a valuable resource for sharing work, getting feedback, and asking questions about the course.
So, whether you're a seasoned textile artist or just starting out, Deborah Campbell's "Coastal Layers" workshop offers a unique opportunity to bring neglected or recycled fabrics back to life and give them a new creative purpose. Join Deborah on this journey into the world of textile art and discover the coastal layers within yourself.
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- Deborah Campbell's online workshop "Coastal Layers" can be a source of inspiration for those seeking new ways to use fabrics in their textile art.
- The course, priced at around £80 ($109*), offers a comprehensive guide to creating coastal textile art pieces using a variety of techniques, including printing and embroidery.
- Over the course of 10 videos and 10 worksheets, spanning a total of 2.45 hours, Deborah will lead participants through the process of creating a coastal textile art piece.
- The workshop encourages participants to revive neglected or recycled fabrics, giving them new creative purposes within their artwork.
- The course is designed for both seasoned textile artists and beginners looking to explore new techniques and build confidence.
- Deborah Campbell is a mixed media/textile artist based in Kilmacolm, West of Scotland, and her approach to print is painterly and spontaneous.
- For additional resources and to share artwork, participants can join Deborah's Facebook Group, which serves as a valuable resource for getting feedback and asking questions about the course.
