{"product_id":"london-textile-month-threads-of-paper","title":"Tuesday 22 - Wednesday 23 September 2026, 11 - 4 p.m.: Workshop, Threads of Paper: Woven Structures and Mark-Making using Paper Thread with Sue Lawty and Kendall Clarke","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Museum+of+the+Home\/@51.5315298,-0.0790149,591m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x48761cbc1be34a29:0x7259603028eef46d!8m2!3d51.5315265!4d-0.07644!16zL20vMDQ3YmYz?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQyMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMuseum of the Home, 136 Kingsland Rd, London E2 8EA, United Kingdom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eInvestigate woven structure and mark-making through experiments with paper thread with Kendall Clarke \u0026amp; Sue Lawty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kendallclarke.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKendall Clarke\u003c\/a\u003e has worked extensively with paper yarns, using weaving along with painting, mark-making and erasure to create her wall pieces and sculptures. Her work is characterised by fineness and detail, and is informed by a subtle aesthetic, influenced by the simple beauty of Japanese crafts. She often uses the making process to explore unexpected material partnerships or processes. Her use of transparency together with piercings, apertures and loose threads give the works an air of precariousness and vulnerability. She has exhibited in Europe, North America and Japan. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn award from the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust enabled Clarke to study the traditional techniques of paper thread making and spinning in Japan with renowned expert Hiroko Karuno. She now makes her own bespoke paper yarns and passes on her knowledge of this fast-disappearing craft to other artists and makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/browngrotta.com\/artists\/sue-lawty\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSue Lawty\u003c\/a\u003e's minimal and abstract works are strongly informed by the material of their construction and characterised by quiet rhythm, repetition and meticulous attention to detail. Whether making drawings and assemblages using tiny stones creating a kind of pixelated cloth or weaving in linen, hemp, raphia, paper or lead, she talks of the 'integrity of mark making intrinsic to particular thread or structure'. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLawty is a highly experienced artist, designer and teacher, whose work is in collections worldwide including the Victoria and Albert Museum, London where, as Artist in Residence\/ Associate Artist 2005 – 2010, alongside a solo exhibition of her work, she developed bespoke affiliated education and community projects. Prestigious Artist Research Fellowships include Smithsonian Museums USA, the University of Leeds and the International Artist Studio Programme in Sweden. All these experiences continue to provide stimulus for her creative thinking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLawty is also a keen fell runner and an accomplished trekker, leading both hard mountain treks and specialist textile trips to Bhutan, India and Central Asia. The book 'Earth Materials' was published in 2017 about her work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eEnjoy the rare dynamism of working alongside two textile professionals in this two-day paper and weave workshop. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will learn the ancient Japanese techniques of turning paper into thread. Additionally, participants will use paper cord and a variety of found papers to explore texture, content and design within woven compositions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe workshop will be structured but flexible, allowing independent open- ended experimentation and research. Historical textile examples as well as the tutors’ own work will offer inspiration and ideas. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePersonalised exchange across the two sessions is designed to strengthen rigour and critical awareness. Each individual will be guided towards increasing discernment in pursuit of distinctive discrete expression. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials and equipment will be provided. Please bring your own frame or small loom in addition to any papers you wish to experiment with. (The advantage of using your own frame is that weaving can be continued following the course.) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFamiliarity with setting up a warp on a simple frame is expected.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials List:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eYou may bring:\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eYour own selection of warp threads + any of your own weft threads that would like to use e.g. found papers (brown paper bags \/ newspaper\/ magazine paper \/ paper patterns \/ old maps\/ old letters or account sheets\/ cardboard box etc.) twines, raphia, linen, hemp, ramie, cotton, silk, fine wire, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003ePlease Bring:\u003cbr\u003e• Portable loom or strong, simple frame – at least 45 x 30\u003cbr\u003ecm. (NOT a picture frame). No nails.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e• Cutting mat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e• Metal ruler \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e• Small sharp scissors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e• Household fork or tapestry bobbins (whichever you like to use)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e• Sewing needles \u0026amp; thread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e• Flat 6” Ruler or thin lath of wood (for separating warp threads)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• Sketchbook\/ notebook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• Camera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kendallclarke.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Kendall Clarke's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/_kendallclarke\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Kendall Clarke on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/browngrotta.com\/artists\/sue-lawty\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Sue Lawty's Webpage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/suelawty\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Sue Lawty on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sue Lawty \u0026 Kendall Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48887432478955,"sku":"TS-4aea00","price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/Screenshot_2026-06-17_at_09.08.50.jpg?v=1781683111","url":"https:\/\/www.selvedge.org\/products\/london-textile-month-threads-of-paper","provider":"Selvedge Magazine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}