Margaret Docherty: Textiles
I have been involved in textiles
as a designer and maker for several years and for the past twelve
in my studio at Ruskin Mill.
I make Felt, Hooked Rag Rugs, Carpet Bags and Plant Dyes.
At the moment Feltmaking is very
much in vogue so I make many different items such as; wearables,
bags, hangings, covers, rugs, 3-D work using Nuno and Shibori techniques.
Much of my feltwork has embroidery stitching to enhance detail.
I also make Hooked Rag Rugs and
Carpet Bags using velvets, silks, wools and other materials. Over
the past few years I have made rugs to commission and have had large
pieces in local exhibitions as well as London. Quite a few pieces
have gone abroad.
Plant Dyes, which I make from
local flowers, are also used in my work alongside my firm favourite,
Indigo.
This year, 2003, I completed a
project with a local school which involved 110 children designing
and making a felt hanging for their new school hall.
Textile holidays abroad is a more
recent venture and this year, 2003, we went to the Greek island
of Syros.
Leaflets and information about
the many courses I run throughout the year are available by telephone:
01453 833320 or write to:
Ruskin Mill
Old Bristol Road
Nailsworth
Gloucestershire
GL6 0LA
England.
My studio is open and
visitors are welcome.
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