Recent Weaving

I have been back on my table loom the last couple of weeks weaving a scarf as a commission for a client. For the warp I used a wool I bought from a small shop on the Isle of Skye called Shilasdair. This yarn was naturally dyed on the island in their dye house and is a beautiful greeny blue colour. The colour was achieved by over dyeing an initial colour with another which produces a final shade that has loads of variation within it. I also added some accents of colour into the warp with some lines of brighter blue woolen yarn. For the weft I used a black linen for the bulk of the cloth and introduced threads of thicker wool for the tufts. The structure provides a reversible quality and gives added texture. I washed it for quite a long time to bring out the wool's softness and to loosen the linen's crispness. It is a good lightweight cloth which drapes very nicely, and the client was very happy! 

New Designers 2013

From the 25th-29th June was the New Designers show at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London. It was a great opportunity to meet people from the industry as well as the public to talk about my work, and to gain valuable feedback and networking. This photo was taken on the first day, I am bottom left kneeling on the floor (it felt natural at the time).

Beyond the Drift

I have been featured in Beyond the Drift's blog post about the top weave graduates at New Designers, which is super cool of them! They have written some lovely words about my work which was on display at the show last week. It also features a lovely photo of the stool I collaboratively worked on with furniture designer Karen Hansen. Please check out the post and the rest of their blog here: http://beyondthedrift.com/2013/06/29/new-designers-2013_top_weave_graduates/ Thanks!

Arts Thread

I have updated my Arts Thread page and uploaded some online portfolios of my work. Please take a look: 

http://www.artsthread.com/p/anniesharp/

Degree Show UCA Farnham 2013

The Degree show at UCA Farnham is in full swing now and this is what my stand looks like. The shows are running until 1st June so if you are able to visit it is definitely worth the trip! 

New Designers 2013

Some information about the New Designers show I am exhibiting at this year.

Degree Show UCA Farnham- 24th May-1st June 2013

My stand for my final degree show is now all set up ready for the private preview tomorrow night. Here is a little peek at how I am displaying my collection of final samples. I am most excited about seeing everyone else's work!