{"product_id":"rhythm-repetition-in-woven-tapestry-with-sue-lawty","title":"Sunday 26 April \u0026 3 May 2026, 3 - 6pm GMT, Rhythm \u0026 Repetition in Woven Tapestry with Sue Lawty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONLINE WORKSHOP \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosted on Zoom by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/suelawty\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSue Lawty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunday 26 April \u0026amp; 3 May 2026, 3-6pm GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSue Lawty\u003c\/strong\u003e's quiet, 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 or lead, she talks of the 'integrity of mark making intrinsic to particular thread or structure'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\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, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe School of Earth \u0026amp; Environment, University of Leeds and the International Studio Programme in Sweden. All these experiences continue to provide stimulus for her creative thinking. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Description\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe binary nature of weaving is fundamentally a modular repetitive structure. This workshop is an opportunity to delve into the potential creative riches of the rhythms and duplications inherent therein.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Sue Lawty’s works and extensive inspiration of other artists to hand, the aim is for participants to develop a heightened sensibility to the possibility of pulse and cadence within their own work. Subtle, nuanced investigation of iteration in structure, material, textural distinctions, mark, movement, rhythm, flow, interval, tone, colour and scale will be explored to inform thinking and design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStimulus, open discussion and suggested practical study within the first session will lay the ground for independent studio inquiry during the intervening week–– before reconvening to disseminate findings and generate plans for future projects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonalised exchange across the two sessions is designed to encourage increased rigour and critical awareness in each individual’s practice. Participants will be guided to become increasingly discerning in pursuit of distinctive individual expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eMaterials are not included in this workshop, and should be prepared by the participant ahead of the first session.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials List:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour own selection of warp threads, ideally three different gauges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny of your own weft threads that would like to use e.g. twines, raphia, linen, hemp, ramie, cotton, paper, silk, wools, hand spun\/hand dyed, fine wire, old clothes torn into thin strips, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong, simple frame – at least 45 x 30 cm. (NOT a picture frame). No nails. Or your loom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall sharp scissors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousehold fork or tapestry bobbins (whichever you like to use)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewing needles \u0026amp; thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat 6” Ruler or thin lath of wood (for separating warp threads)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSketchbook \/ notebook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamera \/ phone camera\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for participants with some experience. Participants should be familiar with setting up a warp on a simple frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Location\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA Zoom link will be sent to participants the week before the workshop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Recording\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis workshop will be a one-off live event in order that participants may fully engage and respond to each other in real time. It will not be recorded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Cancellation Policy\u2028\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAll places reserved for workshops are non-refundable. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you require additional information about this workshop please contact events@selvedge.org.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/suelawty\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow Sue Lawty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Selvedge Magazine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47353425166571,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/rootdyes.jpg?v=1772812842","url":"https:\/\/www.selvedge.org\/products\/rhythm-repetition-in-woven-tapestry-with-sue-lawty","provider":"Selvedge Magazine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}