Weave And Winding: A Hand-Weaving Workshop
Inspired By West African & Mexican Textiles
Client: BetterShared
Location: Nexus Creative Hub, Croydon
In collaboration with global art-marketplace & creative networking platform, BetterShared, The Blühen Studio created a workshop for the local community in Croydon, where BetterShared is based.
The workshop was part of ‘African Art Shared,’ a series of events celebrating contemporary African art created by international and local artists.
Amber Roper - ‘I have always had a huge interest in woven textiles from different parts of the world, and found the differences in their creative process and creative styles very inspiring. I decided to focus on the woven textiles of Ghana & Mexico as they both showcase elements that are present in my artworks.’
The participants were taught basic weaving & winding techniques, enabling them to create their own woven panels.
What a faboulous workshop! Such lovely people with such creative ideas and talent. Loved every second, huge thankyou to AMber for showing us your beautiful art and teaches us your techniques.
I learnt so much at the workshop and loved learning about all the different techniques used to create Amber's pieces of art. I didn't think I would successfully make one but I did! Very easy to pick up; Amber's delivery of the methos and techniques was amazing. Lovely to create with such nice, like-minded people in a cool and inspiring environment.