I have just had a consultation with Corinna Krause in her purpose-built bookbinding workshop at Sollas Books. It was a well organised and inspiring space to be in and talk through ideas. We discussed my plan to create a collaborative book bringing together the work I’ve been developing with the lovely participants from Craigard DayContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection Phase II”
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A tapestry of Connection Phase II
This week marked the second session of the phase II workshops – Collage, Layering & Surfaces. Collage is a new technique for the men, and it adds another layer of choice. I prepared some backgrounds for them to respond to, alongside cut out printed imagery that they could use to make collages. From there, theyContinue reading “A tapestry of Connection Phase II”
A Tapestry of Connection Phase II
Workshop session I Valentine’s Ice-Breaker I began with a relaxed, Valentine’s-themed workshop, where participants painted plaster horse heads that I cast from a beach object (I think it was part of a dog toy). They also made some valentines cards using stencils and did some drawings. This was a light, confidence-building reintroduction to materials andContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection Phase II”
A Tapestry of Connection Phase II
Clarity and Connection I have recently completed and passed my online Safeguarding Adults (Level 1) course in order to better support my work with two adult autistic students. The training was extremely helpful in underlining the correct procedures to follow if I ever needed to report a concern or respond to a challenging situation. ItContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection Phase II”
A Tapestry of Connection Phase II
Clarity and Connection This blog marks the beginning of A Tapestry of Connection – Phase II: Clarity and Connection. This new phase grows directly from the original A Tapestry of Connection project, which was supported by VACMA and centred on a mile-long stretch of the Hebridean Way. The work explored human interaction within the landscape,Continue reading “A Tapestry of Connection Phase II”
A Tapestry of Connection Phase II: Clarity and Connection
I’m pleased to share that A Tapestry of Connection Phase II: Clarity and Connection will officially begin in February, supported by a Creative Scotland Open Fund: Individuals award. This next phase focuses on community connection, clarity, and place through material-led practice. As part of the project, I will be preparing and leading six collaborative workshopsContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection Phase II: Clarity and Connection”
A Tapestry of Connection
This project has been an absolutely fantastic learning opportunity for me, and as I write this, I realise it’s the final blog post in this series. It has truly opened up so many new avenues. While not all prints I made achieved the desired outcome, the process itself was a profound learning experience. I pushedContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection”
A Tapestry of Connection
The past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of activity, culminating in the conclusion of my fieldwork research. Just as I wrapped up this significant chapter, the weather decided to mirror the intensity of my schedule. We’ve transitioned from an extreme dry and hot spring to a dramatic shift marked by torrential rainstorms andContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection”
A Tapestry of Connection
Day Twenty 23 05 25 12.30 pm, on my last walking day of on-site field work research for my project “A Tapestry of Connection”. I turned up the path towards Blathaisbhal hill and was greeted by a cuckoo perched on a post, its presence as clear as day. I’ve been serenaded by its distinctive callContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection”
A Tapestry of Connection
Day Seventeen 20 05 25 Tuesday, 12.30 PM. The weather has been unusually hot and dry for several consecutive days, a pattern that raises concerns about climate variability and its effects on local ecosystems. The sky is a brilliant blue, punctuated only by a few wispy clouds hovering over the hills, creating a stark contrastContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection”
Nicola Neate 