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Join us to gather, share and explore together at the beautiful Green Door Studios in the Southern Highlands - Robertson, NSW, Australia. 2 hours drive from Sydney this location offers a get away in charming Robertson village https://robertson.nsw.au/ surrounded by lush forests and beautiful walks.
It's important for us to be surrounded by nature, away from the hustle & bustle in order to enjoy the full benefit of escaping the everyday and exploring our creative side with inspiration on our doorstep.
My goal is to meet you where you are at as an individual creative and support you to grow gently but surely towards joyful mark making using my favourite techniques.
I'll share my process of selecting, designing and stitching your own contemporary textile collage.
Inspired by florals, vintage fabrics & natural textures. All materials are carefully selected and supplied with plenty for you to take home as well.
During the three full days we will cover off all of the key elements of my process so you have the practical skills to create with joy but also bring those skills together into either a small finished stitched artwork or a larger ongoing project (your choice depending on what size you'd like to work with). Generous supplies are offered that you are gifted to take home with you to continue creating whenever you like using all of Fleur's favourite tools from beautiful hand dyed wools, specially selected vintage textiles and so much more.
Stitching is a slow practice so we will embrace that pace and while we're in slow down mode there will also be lazy lunches, time for a wander and a quiet cuppa and chats with your fellow workshopers or for those who are just obsessed there's the option to create and eat and deep dive. It's your week to do as you please with generous knowledge sharing and support from Fleur and Zoe hosting and ensuring your time at Green Door is totally blissful.
Experience is not essential for this workshop however a basic understanding of how to thread a needle and make simple stitches will get you off to an easier start. If you're a practising creative or someone who stitches regularly this workshop offers a great opportunity to try new ways of working and 'free-up' your approach as Fleur's style encourages you to learn more about what sparks joy for you and follow those things to identify your own individual style.
The workshop will run from 10am - 4pm Tuesday - Thursday 2-4 May 2023.
Join us for a rare opportunity to work with NZ based, Fleur Woods in person and treat yourself to a wonderful time of learning, gathering and creating surrounded by nature.
Spaces are limited, book early to avoid disappointment. Minimum numbers required. Should the minimum numbers not be met the course will not go ahead, if this happens you will be refunded in full or have the option to use your payment for future workshops with Green Door Studios. Because of our small business nature we are unable to refund for sickness or change of plans. W do hope you can understand.
Each day there will be a home baked morning tea, followed by a delicious lunch. Be sure to let us know any dietary requirements at time of booking.
Take a look at our ‘Stay Local’ page for accomodation ideas. Book early is always our advice. There are lots of lovely places to stay but they are the ones we highly recommend.
Testimonials:
"Fleur has such a gentle & encouraging manner & is so very generous in sharing her skills, & materials. I went away from that first course so very inspired, & have been on a stitch journey ever since. I have gone on & completed a few more courses with Fleur, & have loved every single one. Each one I come away with a bit more knowledge, & confidence in my ability as a stitcher. I have made some things that no longer get stuffed in the cupboard unfinished, but are displayed proudly in my home. I now feel cheated if I have a day without stitching – it's a great calmer at the end of a busy day." - Michelle B
“I love Fleur, her work, and her workshops! I’ve been to 3 workshops so far, and I learn something new each time and leave feeling inspired and invigorated” - Jacinda R
Artist Blurb:
Fleur Woods is a Contemporary Embroidery artist based in rural South Island, Aotearoa New Zealand. Fleur's intricate, joyful stitched paintings are coveted and collected around the world. Featured in many, many magazines and exhibited from her local gallery in rural NZ to the Lower East side NY. Whilst prioritising studio practice Fleur also adores teaching and selects beautiful locations to teach her sought after workshops in both New Zealand and Australia. As a largely self taught artist Fleur's processes are unique, free and playful. She embraces colour and texture and prioritises joy in the process.
Inspired by nature, country gardens, wild flowers, native bush and all things flora Fleur brings her passion for the outdoors into the classroom encouraging students to take time to notice the beautiful details in nature and bring this into their work. A natural collaborator Fleur's approach to teaching is one of working in small groups to enable participants to follow their individual creative goals, so while the workshop will have themes and technical elements that are offered for group learning there is plenty of one on one support available to meet you where you are at and help you progress to the next level. Find out more about Fleur & her process in this recent interview with Fibre Arts Take Two https://youtu.be/A3Gtpe9pkiY or read more here in these article https://homestyle.co.nz/daily-thread/ or https://www.kyalandkara.com/inspiration/fleur-woods/ or https://www.huntingforgeorge.com/blog/meet-the-artist-fleur-woods/
