Annie Rawle

Expressionist Threads - Painterly Techniques in Applique and Machine Embroidery

Together we will explore freehand machine stitch and applique techniques that mirror the effects of paint on canvas to create abstract textile designs. We’ll look from a painter’s perspective, creating colour washes, solids, blending, shading and textural surface. Other mixed media techniques will also be covered to extend the palette’ eg use of soluble fabrics, fabric manipulation, simple print, stencil and collage. Build up shapes to create abstract compositions inspired by the paintings of artists such as Rothko, Klimt, Kandinsky & Hundertwasser etc. (No materials fee.)

Annie Rawle is a Fremantle artist who has been working in textiles since arriving from the UK in 1994. She has been stitching and creating non-stop since childhood, paintings first selling during the 1980s. Inspirations for her semiabstract work are derived from her passions for colour, pattern and music. Her aim with her pieces is to produce spontaneous emotional response. She was a co-founder of and tutor for Catalyst Textile Workshops in Perth from 2002- 2009. Annie also produces stitched jewellery which is available through local craft markets and outlets such as “Found” at Fremantle Arts Centre.

Resonance	Rhythms of the Land

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Annie Rawle: cosmo1@iinet.net.au

http://members.iinet.net.au/~uniqueexpressions/annie.htm