Photorealistic free machine embroidery with Julie Heaton

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About this course

Julie is an artist known for making photorealistic embroidered artworks on water-soluble fabrics. Using a process that she discovered when trying to find a way to draw, Julie has developed an award-winning career.

Timetable

Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration
Student welcome, followed by dinner: 6.45pm (dinner included)
Teaching session: 8pm - 9pm (attendance is essential)

Daily timetable
Course teaching 9.15am - 5pm (lunch included)
Dinner: from 6.30pm (included for residential students)
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed

Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm (lunch included)

Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am.
Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.

General Information

Tutors

Julie Heaton

Julie is a Bristol-based artist who studied textiles at the Royal College of Art. With an established practice spanning 12 years, Julie has won awards, most recently the Hand and Lock Prize for Textile Art.

Accommodation

Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.

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