Workshops
I am available for talks, workshops and individual mentoring. I have been a visiting lecturer at a number of colleges at Foundation, Degree and MA level. I have given talks about my practice and delivered workshops in a variety of venues including guilds, museums, arts organisations, and in adult education and on RE-treats. I teach short courses regularly at City Lit and at Morley College in London.
If you would like to get regular updates of workshops and exhibitions, please use the contact address
If you would like to arrange a workshop for a group please contact me to discuss your requirements.
If you want to enquire about one of the workshops listed, please contact the organiser as listed.
In 2019-20 I will be teaching at
West Dean in West Sussex www.westdean.org.uk/study/short-courses
City Lit in London
Morley College in London
Big Cat Textiles, Newburgh, Scotland
Hawar in Holland https://www.hawar.nl
'Please scroll down for details. Courses will be added as they are published by the venue.
To view an on line interview see
http://www.textileartist.org/caroline-bartlett-embroidering-truth
WORKSHOPS coming up 2019
On and Under the Surface - paper and cloth
Working in monochrome from small details taken from the environment around you collect and record information and construct a mark and texture sketchbook using a variety of approache experimenting with many inventive ways of making marks, lines and textures. Explore and sample working into fabric. Then develop your recordings into abstract compositions using hand stitch and minimal colour.
Dates: 2/9/2019 - 4/9/19
Venue: Hawar Textile Institute, Hawar, Oosterwoldseweg 33 8421RR, Oldeberkoopp, Netherlands
+31(0)516451020
info@hawar.nl
https://www.hawar.nl
Venue: Hawar Textile Institute, Hawar, Oosterwoldseweg 33 8421RR, Oldeberkoopp, Netherlands
+31(0)516451020
info@hawar.nl
https://www.hawar.nl
VTX237A Introduction to Drawing with Stitch
This introductory course in drawing with stitch starts at the beginning; from setting up your sewing machine and using it as a drawing tool, to combining stitched effects with simple applique using found and recycled fabrics.
Dates: 14.9.2019 - 28.9.2019, Sats
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Venue: Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7HT
Tel: 020 7450 1889
www.morleycollege.ac.uk/courses/12890-introduction-to-drawing-with-stitch/11528
Dates: 14.9.2019 - 28.9.2019, Sats
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Venue: Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7HT
Tel: 020 7450 1889
www.morleycollege.ac.uk/courses/12890-introduction-to-drawing-with-stitch/11528
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VX108 Textiles; Basics for Beginners
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VX336 Introduction to Printed Textiles Create your own textiles on this practical introduction to textile print processes. Explore block, transfer and silkscreen printing. Suitable for all levels. Dates: 24/9/19 - 29/10/19, Tues Time: 10.30-16.30 Venue: City Lit, Keeley St, Covent Garden. London WC2B 4BA. Tel: 020 7831 7831 www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/introduction-to-printed-textiles |
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VTX181A Clamp Resist Shibori Using a range of folding formats and shapes to clamp the cloth, discover itajime clamp resist. We will look at this process in relation to the Japanese art of clamp resist and contemporary makers working with these techniques and go on to exploit the properties of specific fabrics, patterning them in geometric shapes. Procion dyes will be used to resist dye cotton, and soda ash resist to degum silk. Dates: 6.10.2019 - 13.10.2019, Sats Time: 10:00 - 16:00 Venue: Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7HT Tel: 020 7450 1889 |
S4D09224 Making with Meaning- exploring objects through drawing, print and stitch
Based on your own personal collection of objects, guided drawing, research and experimentation will lead to new starting points for your textile work. Combine mark-making with mono- and screen printing, stitch and folded manipulation to explore ideas. Intermediate/Advanced
Dates: 3/11/19 to 7/11/19
Venue; West Dean, Nr Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0QZ
bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk
01243 818300
www.westdean.org.uk/study/short-courses/courses/s4d09224-making-with-meaning-exploring-objects-through-drawing-print-and-stitch
VTX194A Exploring Textiles Colour and Pattern
Focussing on mark, colour and pattern, use the framework of a mini project to develop ideas through collaging elements together. Apply your ideas directly to fabric through heat transfer printing exploring wonderful colour overlays. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience.
Dates: 19/11/ 2019 - 10 /12/ 2019
Time:10.00-16.00
Venue: Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7HT
Tel: 020 7450 1889
www.morleycollege.ac.uk/courses/13838-exploring-textiles-colour-and-pattern-daytime/13411
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V337 Experimental screen printing for textiles
Develop painterly approaches to textile screen printing using open screen techniques, collage type effects, monoprinting, and direct painting on to screen and cloth with dyes. Imaginatively explore dye and pigment, mark, colour, texture and surface. Dates:14/1/20 - 18/2/20, Tues Time: 10.30-16.30 Venue; City Lit, Keeley St, Covent Garden. London WC2B 4BA. Tel: 020 7831 7831 www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/experimental-screen-printing-for-textiles/vx337-1920 |
VTX211A Textile Accessories; Fold, pleat, stitch
Use pleating, folding and origami techniques. Exploit colour, surface contrasts and make a decorative cuff, collar or accessory. All levels welcome
Dates: 1/2/2020 – 2/2/ 2020
Time: 10.00-16.00
Venue: Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7HT
Tel: 020 7450 1889
www.morleycollege.ac.uk/courses/13851-textile-accessories-fold-pleat-stitch/13428
VTX194B Exploring Textiles; Mixed Media
Explore and combine different materials and simple print and stitch techniques such as block printing and applique. Use the framework of a mini project to develop design ideas working with shape, colour, surface, and composition. Suitable for beginners and the more experienced.
Date:s 25/2/ 2020 - 17 /3/ 2020
Time: 10.00-16.00
Venue: Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7HT
Tel: 020 7450 1889
https://www.morleycollege.ac.uk/courses/13839-exploring-textiles-mixed-media/13412
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VX338 Printed Textiles; Screen printing and surface effects
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VX447 Textiles; Manipulation
Explore texture and shape manipulating 2D surfaces in paper and fabric. Expand knowledge of techniques experimenting into 3D forms for fashion art or interior applications. Work to a brief or explore personal themes and concepts to develop your creative practice or project. Intermediate level.
Dates: 23/4/ 20 -28/5/20, Thurs
Times: 18. 30-21.30
Venue: City Lit, Keeley St, Covent Garden. London WC2B 4BA.
Tel: 020 7831 7831
www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/textiles-manipulation
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'I’ve just been on the Caroline Bartlett course and loved every minute of it. It was very well structured and thought out, full of fascinating information and little gems of helpful tips. She is a lovely tutor, warm and passionate about her work.
Josephine from workshop at Studio 11
