ith bleach and procion dyes and finishing

Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd July - School logo and four rules themed mosaic workshop with primary school children in Cambridge.

Saturday 27th July - Batik workshop with children and adults to support the Batik Guild's International Year Of Batik exhibition at the Rugby Museum and Art Gallery.

Wednesday 4th September to Monday 16th September - 10th Anniversary Mosaic Workshops with primary school children in Bedfordshire.

Saturday 21st September - Mosaic Mandala workshop with  adults at Knighton Lane Artists Studios, Leicester.
A mandala is a geometric configuration of symbols with roots in various spiritual traditions.
This workshop is suitable for all levels of experience and learners will be taught all aspects of mosaic making, including design, materials choices including lead strip outlining and cut and shaped ceramic, mirror and glass, mosaic construction including grouting, cleaning and finishing.

Advance bookings are essential - £75 including materials

Saturday 2nd November - Abstract Batik Workshop with adults at Knighton Lane Artists Studios, Leicester.
A workshop suitable for all levels of experience with an emphasis on play and experimentation, exploring the unique interactions of the wax resist and discharge and dyeing processes on fabrics and paper.
Learners will be taught all aspects of batik, including abstract composition, historical and multi-cultural traditions, contemporary practice, application of wax resists with kistkas, tjaps and brushes, discharge with bleach and lemon juice and dyeing with potassium permanganate and procion dyes.
 

Advance bookings are essential - £75 including materials
 

II'll be exhibiting with my colleagues for an Open Studios Day at Knighton Lane Artists Studios, 68a Knighton Lane, Leicester, LE2 8BE on Saturday 16th November.

A selection of my works: batiks, mosaics and fine art giclee prints of my landscape art can be viewed at my studio in Leicester or at my home in Market Harborough by arrangement.

I've taken on the role of area 2 rep (Midlands and East Anglia) for the Batik Guild and l'm looking forward to meeting and exhibiting with members across the region.
Plans for 2025 include an area 2 exhibition at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum and I'd like to organise for guest artists to lead more workshops for members.

I'm happy to say that I was elected for membership to the Leicester Society of Artists after submitting my application and a selection of my works in September.
I'm looking forward to meeting other members and learning and exhibiting alongside them.