January 2022
Stitched textile wall-hangings – from photo to finished piece.
We are delighted to welcome award-winning textile artist Andrea McMillan to Off the Rails Arthouse. Based in Auchtermuchty in Fife, Andrea has exhibited with Open Studios North Fife since 2017, and was a prize winner at the Fife Art Exhibition in 2015, 2018 and Highly Commended in the 2020 online event. She is highly skilled in patchwork and quilting and specialises in free machine embroidery. You can see examples of her lovely work here: asmcm1.wixsite.com/textile-art. During lockdown Andrea concentrated on;
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Body of Work – online life drawing classes
We are delighted to work in partnership with artists Jennifer Robson and Kirsty Whiten to offer a weekly online life drawing class, over a ten week period. Called Body of Work, (BOW) this live, online course has been very well received by those who have undertaken it. It is very well designed, makes excellent use of technology and provides individual support. Most importantly, it is a genuinely stimulating, enjoyable experience! BOW is suitable for anyone who feels a bit rusty;
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Two-day workshop in basketry for beginners, refreshers and improvers!
We are delighted to welcome back Jane Wilkinson for a weekend workshop for people of all abilities who would like to learn this ancient craft or improve existing skills. It is also for people who have taken a basketry course before but would like to go over the basics again. Jane Wilkinson will tailor the course so that you work at your own pace and to the level which suits you. There will be staggered start times for groups of;
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Introduction to Paper Folding Workshop- Kate Colin
We are delighted to welcome back Kate Colin for a fun and colourful workshop where you will be introduced to the wonderful art of paper folding. This structured course is for designers, artists and anyone wishing to learn how to transform a sheet of paper into three dimensional forms. Participants will be introduced to the basic principles of paper folding and will learn various techniques and designs including linear divisions, zigzag and knife pleats. During the course we will work;
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