WORKSHOPS

drawing with paper, cloth and thread…

Traversing Ground:

a line . a space . a crossing place

DATES FOR SUMMER SCHOOL WORKSHOP
24 – 30  July 2026

During this workshop we will be considering the line, through observation, markmaking and interpretation. Using different startpoints we will explore linear and spatial relationships, and ways of introducing ‘content’ and detail. This will be extended through material play;  manipulating yarns, threads, cloths and papers into collaged and woven compositions.

Students will work through a series of small studies; ‘weaving the line’ through drawing with paper, cloth and thread in order to find their own language of ‘meaning and materiality’, and we will share our reflections around what this might be. We will work with a more restrained neutral palette, moving on to discussions around colour and tone, and students are encouraged to bring their own collected studio materials to experiment with. Becoming aware of the detail and nuance in surface, line and space, and depending on individual progress and preference, there may be the opportunity to move towards ‘form’, and see where this leads us.

The course is suitable for those new to drawing or making, or for experienced artists wanting to revist or refresh their practice. With supportive mentoring and shared inspiration, these 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.

For booking and full details

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

Gizella K Warburton Weaving The Line workshop
Gizella K Warburton Weaving The Line workshop
Gizella K Warburton Weaving The Line workshop

Weaving the Line

drawing with paper, cloth and thread – vessel and form

DATES FOR WORKSHOP
3 . 4 . 5 . 6  March 2026 – FULLY BOOKED

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

Gizella K Warburton Weaving The Line workshop
Gizella K Warburton Weaving The Line workshop
Gizella K Warburton Weaving The Line workshop

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
ALNE ROAD, EASINGWOLD, NORTH YORKSHIRE YO61 3PA

Weaving the Line

drawing with paper, cloth and thread – vessel and form

DATES FOR WORKSHOP
27 . 28 . 29 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

HAWKWOOD COLLEGE
PAINSWICK OLD ROAD, STROUD, GLOUCS GL6 7QW

Gizella K Warburton Weaving The Line workshop
Gizella K Warburton Weaving The Line workshop

Weaving the Line

drawing with paper, cloth and thread

ONE DAY WORKSHOP
Tuesday 18 March 2025

The day will begin with an introductory slideshow and talk about my arts practice, with the opportunity to discuss my approach to making. This will be followed by workshop activities where participants will be encouraged to  consider ‘drawing’ with different materials. Tactile practical exercises will explore material and compositional possibilities through collage, layering and weaving processes.

The course is suitable for those new to drawing or making, and no particular skills are necessary, but activities are designed to encourage participants to notice detail, challenge usual approaches, and be aware of their own creative responses. The sessions will offer opportunities for individual exploration, alongside supportive mentoring and shared inspiration.

For booking and details

HUGO BURGE FOUNDATION
LOWER POWERHOUSE STUDIO, MARCHMONT ESTATE, DUNS, TD10 6YL

Gizella K Warburton Weaving The Line workshop
Gizella K Warburton Weaving The Line workshop
Gizella K Warburton Weaving The Line workshop

Weaving the Line

drawing with paper, cloth and thread – vessel and form

DATES FOR WORKSHOP
4 . 5 . 6 . 7 March 2025 – FULLY BOOKED

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

Workshops for Schools, Galleries and Community Groups

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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.

Gizella K Warburton workshops for creative groups

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.

Gizella K Warburton red thread

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.