Dyeing at West Dean
Foraging, and concocting; with help of expert tutor Penny Walsh, I learnt to use mordants and natural dyes to produce an array of colours. I was astonished at the depth and vibrancy of the colours achieved.







Dyeing at West Dean
Foraging, and concocting; with help of expert tutor Penny Walsh, I learnt to use mordants and natural dyes to produce an array of colours. I was astonished at the depth and vibrancy of the colours achieved.
A selection of work shown at the city lit staff show in May 2015
Painted intercut paper collage inspired by the sketches of Lucca and Barga.
Pattern and rhythm inspired by Lucca sketches; acid dye on silk
Painting dyes through the screen onto silk – one corner inspired by the work of Augustine and Bridgland at Jealous gallery.
Sketch of Lucca
Fabric development for jazz with a view; acid dyes on silk.