the hepworth wakefield

A stroll around the building on a bright winters day.

tricky

My latest commissioned embroidery, tricking people into thinking it's a pencil drawing. Washed, ironed & ready for framing. 

Branch, 2017 (commission)

Hand embroidery on handkerchief that belonged to my aunt

Polyester thread, cotton

hook & eye

Unchanged (inside and out) since my first visit in 1990 as a first year student at Derby University. Brings back memories of a 19 year old self.

magnetic

We had a steady morning and a busy afternoon in the learning studios this Sunday. As I meet and greet folk I'm near to the cutting & sticking table and get to observe children's fascination with our magnetic wall - this tot was happily moving magnets from one piece of paper to the other.

Was delighted that a couple of adults without children got to 'have a go' with the felt making process. One woman thanked me, saying 'We don't have a family so never get to participate in these activities'. Couldn't agree more, was so happy that adults without children could expand their learning with us, with me. 

art & social connections

The IYP (Integrated Youth Programme) have changed their name to the ACS (Art & Social Connections). This is their statement:

We are a group of young people who meet every Friday at The Hepworth Wakefield.

We enjoy being creative together, building skills and developing confidence and friendships.

We hope that in the future, we will use the knowledge and experience gained to help us find exciting opportunities.

a stitch in time

The Hepworth Prize for Sculpture is part of the galleries 5th anniversary celebrations and is named in honour of Barbara Hepworth. Working with young people last Friday we considered and participated with David Madalla's A Stitch in Time and created our own textile responses that shared something about our lives today. The group voted for their favourite sculpture and Phillida Barlow was the young peoples choice. 

we are many

My embroideries were well received at the UK's inaugural gathering for childless women in Solihull on the 29th-30th October 2016.

Branch, 2016

Hand embroidery on handkerchief that belonged to my aunt

Polyester thread, cotton