Making in Isolation, Together: Artist-led Workshops for Over-65s

Arising from the current COVID-19 crisis and the resulting social isolation, these artist-led workshops provide opportunities for Ilford-based over-65s to work with artists to make art projects, learn new skills and socialise remotely from their homes.

Participants will receive a package posted to them with the outline for an artist-led project, including materials and instructions. The artist will lead weekly discussion groups via a simple phone-in conference call to offer workshop support and to explore the experiences of being isolated.

Project 1: Confinement, Solidarity and Survival
Starting Wed 22 April for 5 weeks.
Discussions and feedback sessions: Wednesdays 10.30 – 12.00

Led by artist Nicole Morris, you will explore batik and textile processes with a focus on themes of confinement, solidarity and survival. The set activities will guide you through the process of designing your pattern, concluding in creating your own wax-resist dyed fabric piece. Nicole will add your piece to a collective quilt.

Project 2: Recollections on Cloth
Starting Mon 8 June for 5 weeks.
Discussions and feedback sessions: Wednesdays 10.30 – 12.00

Led by artist Lara Hailey, you will learn various embroidery stitches and the processes of appliqué. The focus of the discussions will be on memories associated with objects, clothing and fabric, as well as one’s current relationship to nature. The weekly activities will guide you through the process of designing your pattern, stitch tutorials and will conclude with creating your own fabric work. Lara will add your piece to a collective piece.

The workshop is limited to 12 participants. If you are unable to sign up to this project there will be further opportunities to join upcoming projects led by other artists.

To register your interest or if you have any questions, please email Persilia at persilia@spacestudios.org.uk or call 07563 144 043.