Textile Art

Textile Art

Get crafty with our hub of textile art ideas. Find everything you need to learn how to make craft projects such as fabric dyeing, fabric painting, felting, block printing and more. With help from Britain’s finest tutors, it’s easy for beginners and experienced crafters.

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Textile Art
  • Part 1. The Right Set Up with Dionne Swift

    Getting the best possible experience from your sewing starts with your set up.

    Dionne Swift has developed The Sensational Sewing Seminar series to cover all the basics.

    In part one Dionne looks at the set up for the sewing machine, table and chair.

    Getting the working surface right, usin...

  • An Introduction to the Sensational Sewing Seminar Series with Dionne Swift

    Getting the best possible experience from your sewing starts with your set up.

    Dionne Swift has developed The Sensational Sewing Seminar series to cover all the basics. From looking after you machine to how your posture supports your sewing.

    In each of the workshops she will cover a differe...

  • Paint Saving Tip from Tess Grace

    In this short workshop, Tess Grace from The Indian Block Print Co demonstrates what to do with your excess paint once you have finished printing.

    Given that you don't want to waste any of your beautiful paints. Tess shows us a simple method o putting the paint back into the pot for use in futu...

  • Scrap Textile Art Ideas

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    It's time to raid your scrap stash. Threre is something deeply satisfying about making a beautiful project from your scraps. In this Collection, you'll find a number of workshops that will inspire you to do just that - - from pinweaving to adorable baskets and bags.

  • Acid Etching with Kate Crossley

    Kate shows us how she uses this interesting technique to create fascinating fabricKate shows us how she uses this interesting technique to create fascinating fabric, which she has used in both a quilt and in her wonderful clock.
    The devore paste is perfectly safe to use as it only starts reacting...

  • FREE Tasters (Textile Art)

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    Watch FREE to view Tasters for an idea of what you see in the full-length workshop.

  • Dyeing with a Slow Cooker with Angela Daymond

    Angela selects four different products to use to create the colour in her fabrics, which are both cotton and silk;  she uses onion skins for a soft beige colour;  walnut husks for brown;  wood chippings for purple and madder root for red/pink.
    Sometimes you need to pre-treat the fabric with a mod...

  • Textile Art Tips and Techniques

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    It is always helpful to pick up Tips and Techniques. In this Collection of videos, we focus on select Tips and Techniques from Britain's finest tutors. These videos are shorter than our full-length workshop videos because they focus in on a select Tip and Technique.

  • Interviews with Textile Art Artists

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    It is always great to find out more about your favourite artists. What they think about when coming up with designs. Their motivations. Helpful hints and tips. Watch these interviews for a special insight into the artist and their work.

  • Textile Art Equipment

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    Hints and Tips from Britain's finest tutors on how to use your equipment.

  • Gelli Printing Series with Jamie Malden

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    Learn how to Gelli Print with textile art expert, Jamie Malden.

  • Block Printing for Beginners Series with Tess Grace

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    Tess is passionate about block printing. In this series of workshops, she guides you through the equipment that is used and how to get the best results out of it. You will learn how to print onto both fabric and card using water based inks. You'll learn how to use different dibbers to create a tw...

  • Dyeing and Painting

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    Learn how to dye and paint fabric from the experts.

  • Cushions (textile art)

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    Everyone loves making cushions. Watch these videos to learn how to make a range of cushions.

  • Embellishing

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    Add personality to your projects with embellishing. Almost anything can be used as embellishment: buttons, beads, threads, charms, lace, tassels, dimensional fabric, ribbon, trimmings, creative hand stitching, and sentimental items. Watch these videos to learn new embellishing techniques, then tr...

  • Christmas Ideas

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    Enjoy Christmas every day of the year with this inspiring range of Christmas projects ideas. From Christmas decorations to festive bunting, you'll find ideas that you will love making.

  • Home Decor (Textile Art)

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    Learn how to make these stunning home decor projects.

  • Block Printing

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    Block printing is a wonderful craft, and one that is easy to enjoy whether you are a beginner or expert. In this Collection, you'll find workshops that cover a wide range of block printing styles and materials - - from fabric to clay. You will learn how to make gorgeous lampsshades, tote bags, c...

  • Template and Ruler Demonstration Series with Jennie Rayment

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    Jennie teaches us how to use a range of templates and rulers.

  • Appliqué
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    Appliqué

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    Applique is used to decorate a project with pieces of fabric to form pictures or patterns. In this Collection, you will find a wide range of projects where applique is used - - from naive applique on cushions to adding dimension with machine applique stitches. Where will your imagination take you?

  • Fun Projects for Children

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    Projects that you can make with children and for children.

  • Bags, Bags, Bags

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    In this Collection, you will learn how to make all sorts of bags. Reversable bags. Bags made from recycled fabrics, Superfast bags. Square dance bags. Tote bags. Japanese bags. Tulip Tree bags.Sling bags. Halloween Goody bags. You can never have too many bags!

  • Hawaiian Applique Series with Maggie Davies

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    Learn how to make the Hawaiian Applique technique with Maggie Davies.

  • Out and About

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    Join us for tours of amazing shows & exhibitions as well as initimate visits to local shops..