Gizella K Warburton – Contemporary Textile and Mixed Media Artist

Gizella K Warburton is a contemporary textile and mixed media artist based in Leicestershire.

WORKSHOPS

drawing with paper, cloth and thread…..


Weaving the Line - drawing with paper, cloth and thread - vessel and form

DATES FOR WORKSHOP - 3 . 4 . 5 June 2025

During this three day workshop we will be working towards developing simple three-dimensional vessel forms and woven structures. Participants will be encouraged to consider ‘drawing’ with different materials, and to explore linear and spatial relationships by introducing content and detail with fibre and yarns. With supportive mentoring and shared inspiration, the sessions are designed to encourage participants to notice detail, challenge usual approaches, and be aware of their creative responses; developing the confidence to take risks with their ideas and nurture their own artistic voice.

The workshop will offer you -
- supportive mentoring and shared inspiration
- the opportunity to explore and develop different approaches to drawing
- the confidence to experiment with materials and create start points for future making

This course is suitable for those new to drawing or making, or for experienced artists wanting to revisit or refresh their practice. Observing the line through drawn marks, we will experiment with different interpretive techniques to find our own linear language. This will be extended through material play; manipulating yarns, threads, cloth and paper into woven samples. Becoming aware of the detail and nuance in surface, line and space, we will develop these ‘weavings’ into dimensional compositions and see where this leads us.

For booking and full details - THE LUND STUDIOS

THE LUND STUDIOS
ALNE ROAD
EASINGWOLD
NORTH YORKSHIRE YO61 3PA


Weaving the Line - drawing with paper, cloth and thread - vessel and form

*** NEW REVISED WORKSHOP DATES - 27 . 28 . 29 June 2025 ***

DATES FOR WORKSHOP - - 4 . 5 . 6 April 2025 - Cancelled

During this three day workshop we will be working towards developing simple three-dimensional vessel forms and woven structures. Participants will be encouraged to consider ‘drawing’ with different materials, and to explore linear and spatial relationships by introducing content and detail with fibre and yarns. With supportive mentoring and shared inspiration, the sessions are designed to encourage participants to notice detail, challenge usual approaches, and be aware of their creative responses; developing the confidence to take risks with their ideas and nurture their own artistic voice.

The workshop will offer you -
- supportive mentoring and shared inspiration
- the opportunity to explore and develop different approaches to drawing
- the confidence to experiment with materials and create start points for future making

This course is suitable for those new to drawing or making, or for experienced artists wanting to revisit or refresh their practice. Observing the line through drawn marks, we will experiment with different interpretive techniques to find our own linear language. This will be extended through material play; manipulating yarns, threads, cloth and paper into woven samples. Becoming aware of the detail and nuance in surface, line and space, we will develop these ‘weavings’ into dimensional compositions and see where this leads us.

For booking and full details - HAWKWOOD

HAWKWOOD COLLEGE
PAINSWICK OLD ROAD
STROUD
GLOUCS GL6 7QW


Weaving the Line - drawing with paper, cloth and thread - vessel and form

DATES FOR WORKSHOP - 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 March 2025

This workshop will explore surface and line, moving towards creating vessel forms through layering, wrapping and weaving. The course is suitable for those new to drawing or making, or for experienced artists wishing to revisit or refresh their practice. Observing the line through the rhythms and repetitions of markmaking, we will experiment with different interpretive techniques to find our own linear language.

Extending our findings through material play; manipulating yarns, threads, cloths and paper into ‘weavings’, and becoming aware of the detail and nuance in surface, line and space, we will develop these processes into form and see where it leads us…

For booking and full details - WEST DEAN

WEST DEAN COLLEGE
WEST DEAN
NR CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX PO18 0QZ


Weaving the Line - drawing with paper, cloth and thread

DATES FOR WORKSHOP - 21 . 22 . 23 July 2023

FULLY BOOKED

During this two day workshop participants will explore different approaches to drawing and composition. We will be consider linear relationships through observation, mark making techniques and material play. Becoming aware of the detail and nuance in surface, line and space, we will experiment with different fibres, cloths and papers to create dimensional interpretations.

Suitable for those new to drawing or making, or for artists wanting to refresh their practice, the sessions will offer shared inspiration alongside supportive mentoring. Tactile activities are designed to encourage participants to notice detail and be aware of their creative responses; developing the confidence to take risks with their ideas and nurture their own artistic voice.

The workshop will offer you -
- the opportunity to explore and develop different approaches to drawing
- the confidence to experiment with materials and create start points for future making

For booking and full details - RUTHIN CRAFT CENTRE

RUTHIN CRAFT CENTRE
PARK ROAD
RUTHIN
DENBIGHSHIRE LL15 1BB


Summer Workshops

This event will be rescheduled and further information will follow.

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Previous Workshops


Workshops for Schools, Galleries and Community Groups


Galleries & Museums

Workshop sessions can be delivered in response to exhibitions or as part of an ongoing learning programme.

Commissions have included the creation of tactile, sensory mixed media pieces in response to Artwork Collections. These educational resources are designed for teachers and children to use in schools, including Special Educational Needs.

Organisations & Community Groups

I am happy to deliver one off workshops for specific audiences or work within ongoing community projects.

My ethos embraces diversity and inclusivity and sessions are designed to offer possibilities to all. Working with collage, textile, stitch and other mediums, participants are encouraged to explore surface texture, mark-making, colour and composition. Creative outcomes can be adapted to the needs and aims of each group, individual, or specific project.

Schools

I collaborate as a Creative Partner with schools and colleges to devise sessions in response to creative learning needs for a variety of age groups, including Special Educational Needs children.

Starting points could reference curriculum topics such as nature, landscape, personal spaces and interests, recycling, language and more, or address specific school enquiry questions.