Textile workshops, Markets and Open Studio Dates
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Kia ora Smittens,
I hope this finds you all well as we approach the end of 2023!
Just dropping in, with the usual. You can scroll down for more, (pretty pictures and more of me bangin' on and stuff).
Or just jump right in to these links:
My latest Workshops are now all listed on my Website, and I'm excited to say, I have been conjuring up some new workshop offerings.
Here is something for the Kids and Teens and something for you and a friend, perhaps? (What a nice Xmas present idea) ❤️
Speaking of.... it's time to plan on getting to some Xmas markets. I'm going to be at the whopping General collective Market, and also at the Open Studio Waitakere
So come and find me, its always such a buzz to see real people! Especially you fella's, supporting the locals and the handmade. I'll have some of my art prints this time too!
If you can't make it to these events, you are always welcome to make a time to visit me in the studio shop, just reach out anytime. Cos as you know, I love the chance to chat.
Latest Blog - I'm sharing my pattern obsessions with you and some tips and tricks. I'm only just scratching the surface, trying to stay very disciplined, 😂 (Warning, I forgot all about my Pinterest boards, then I remembered, oh boy, take some deep breaths, if you're going in....)
What else? Anyone else following the British Textile Biennial? I'm LOVING this podcast, Cloth Cultures, by fashion historian Amber Butchart, who explores movement, migration and making through cloth, speaking to artists, historians, makers, and scientists. It's mighty good.
I like to keep an eye on New York Textile month, and stumbled across this exhibition on Dorothy Liebes work at the Cooper Hewitt Museum. Dorothy was an American textile designer, weaver, and absolute colour master. This exhibition looks amazing. And if you are keen to learn more, click here
Oh yes, hello you - Design is fine, History is mine, enjoy the flow, just throwing this in here too. Sorry (not sorry)
Righto, that'll do!
As always, thank you hugely for being here and part of this Smitten Journey. Hope to see you soon!
Katie x
After School workshops and School Holiday Workshops
I recently had the pleasure of hosting a kids birthday party in the studio. Such awesome kids and each screen printed their own designs on totes and T-Shirts. It took me back to all those years I used to teach kids workshops while I was a tenant at Corbans Estate Art Centre.
And this has inspired me to offer classes for the young ones. So, bring in the kids! Let me know what you think?
Workshops for two
Grab a friend and enjoy the process of pattern play in my garden Studio, take time out for you, and take away your textile keepsake.
To find out more - have a look here
Links to all upcoming workshops
Inky Arty Wine night Nov 23rd
Don't forget you can glimpse at students work over on my Smitten Workshop Instagram and Facebook pages.
Blog: Pattern Magic
There are a few different ways to tackle a pattern repeat, and I wanted to share a little bit of what I have learnt over the years.
Or should I say, what my students have taught me over the years! (Thank you all so much)
(Image below, students work: Scarlett Miller)
Open Studios Waitakere
Save the date: November 18th+19th
Once again, I'm hanging out with Anna Chrichton in her Titirangi studio, with her wonderful world of ceramics and illustrations, alongside the very cool, Lesley Jenkin and her colourful chunky, funky jewellery. Find out more about us here
I'll have little framed pieces of the colour block textiles, as well as the usual Smitten homewares and bargain tea towel seconds!
Check out the map here - there are loads of studios to visit!
General Collective Market, ASB Showgrounds, 12th November
It's that time of year again, this is a massive market of makers and shakers. I love this community, and re-connecting with the some of my favourite small biz, stall holders.
There's something for everybody!
Thats all for now folks!
But I'll be back soon, and hotter than a Pepper Sprout.
See you then,
Katie x
