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Seedy Saturday, Lewes Town Hall
I will be at this event in Lewes with a range of natural dye and garden related artworks, cards and small natural dye sewing packs, sharing a stand with local maker Caroline - Caromacare vegan Skincare https://www.instagram.com/caromaskincare/. Come and say hello and find out more about how I use natural dye plants in my textiles.
Ditchling Museum Natural Dye Open day
Demonstrations and activities by members of the Ditchling Dyers Alumni Group more details to follow!
Introduction to Batik Workshop (with natural Dye Extracts) Sussex Prairie Gardens
This workshop provides an introduction to the wax resist technique of batik. You will be shown examples followed by demonstration and practice with a range of tools and different methods for applying the hot wax to both papers and cotton fabric. Exploring a range of natural dye extracts and cold water Procion dyes we will hand paint to apply colour. Images and materials from the gardens will be selected and provided as inspiration for strong contrasts and patter, to support successful batik design ideas.
You will produce a range of experimental samples on paper and fabric for sketchbooks, or to frame as small cards / artwork.
No previous textile painting or batik experience is necessary this is a relaxed and creative textile workshop. Those with more experience are welcome to use the session to develop and extend their own ideas and learn new approaches with tutorial guidance.
Cost: £75 including tea, coffee & biscuits, all materials plus garden entry. For more information and to secure or book a place on this workshop please contact Susan via e-mail or phone:
info@susandsouzatextileartist.com
07786613309
Stitched Mini Landscapes Workshop Sussex Prairie Gardens
This workshop involves creating a series of small textile landscape ideas based on images photographed in the gardens on the day, or a favourite landscape image. We will cover selection of materials, working with a palette of colour, designing for textiles, applique and simple hand stitch as mark making. The pieces created can be recorded as sketchbook samples, or framed as small textile cards or artworks.
No previous textile experience is necessary this is a relaxed and creative textile workshop. Those with more experience are welcome to use the session to develop their own ideas and learn new approaches with tutorial guidance.
Cost: £75 including tea, coffee & biscuits, all materials plus garden entry. Contact Susan on info@susandsouzatextileartist.com or 07786613309 to book a space
Batik Weekender Workshop Sussex Prairie Gardens
This 2 day workshop provides the opportunity to explore creative batik (a wax resist technique). You will experiment with a range of tools and methods for applying the hot wax to paper, cotton and silk fabrics. Colour will then be hand painted with natural plant based dye extracts or dipped in a dye pot. Use plants from the garden or your own images to inspire pattern and texture that will work successfully in your batiks.
On Day 1 you will produce a range of experimental samples on paper and fabric for sketchbooks, or to frame as small cards / artwork.
On Day 2 you will work on a larger piece that could take the form of a hand painted wall hanging or silk scarf.
No previous textile painting or batik experience is necessary this is a relaxed and creative textile workshop. Those with more experience are welcome to use the session to develop and extend their own ideas and learn new approaches with tutorial guidance.
Cost: £75 for day 1 only or £140 for both days, including tea, coffee & biscuits, all materials plus garden entry. For more information and to secure or book a place on this workshop please contact Susan via e-mail or phone:
e-mail : info@susandsouzatextileartist.com
Phone : 07786613309
Natural Dye Paints & Inks Workshop Sussex Prairie Gardens
This workshop introduces you to a range of natural dyes and inks that can be used for hand painting and drawing. We will explore with demonstrations and recipie sheets how to make one fabric paint from natural dye extract and how to make one botanical ink. A bigger range of pre-made inks and dyes will be available to test and you will learn how to modify these to achieve an even greater range of tones and shades. Paper / fabrics will be provided to make either a colour chart or a small sample book.
No previous textile experience is necessary this is a relaxed and creative textile workshop. Those with more experience are welcome to use the session to develop their own ideas and learn new approaches with tutorial guidance.
Cost: £75 including tea, coffee & biscuits, all materials plus garden entry.
For more information and to secure or book a place on this workshop please contact Susan via e-mail or phone:
e-mail : info@susandsouzatextileartist.com
Phone : 07786613309
Batik Guild Exhibition Hove
Second weekend of 'Exploring Contemporary Batik' Exhibition by Batik Guild South East England and invited guest artists.
Batik Guild Exhibition Hove
'Exploring Contemporary Batik' Exhibition by Batik Guild South East England and invited guest artists.
Hand Painting on Fabric Workshop with Brighton Embroidery & Textile Group
Relaxed, experimental introduction to a range of painted effects on fabric that can be stitched into later including a tonal wash, wet on wet effects, dry brush painting and mark making. Using cold water procion dyes on natural fabrics.
Worthing Artists Open Houses
Textile Artist Susan D'souza will be exhibiting in Worthing Artist Open Houses at Venue 39, 190 Heene Road BN11 4NX on the 21/22 and 28/29 September 2024
Sussex Prairie Gardens Batik Workshop Day 2
1- 2 day Batik Workshop with textile artist Susan D’souza at Sussex Prairie Gardens 9th & 10th August 2024
Sussex Prairie Gardens Batik Workshop Day 1
1- 2 day Batik Workshop with textile artist Susan D’souza at Sussex Prairie Gardens 9th & 10th August 2024
Batik Guild Exhibition 'Celebrating the International Year of the Batik’
An Exhibition of International members of the Batik Guild.
Over 100 images of widely varying, high-quality batiks were submitted for selection by a panel of three judges, with 32 works being chosen for the Guild’s Exhibition ‘Celebrating the International Year of Batik’.
Private View for Artist Residency
Art Event Friday 17th May Bannatynes Hotel, Hastings, Susan D’souza Textile Artist Residency Exhibition Provate View.
Solo Artist in Residence Exhibition
Susan D’souza Solo Artist in Residence Exhibition ‘ The Wisdom of Trees’ Exploring tree forms as well as details of bark and leaves of ancient and symbolic trees from the grounds of the exhibition gardens.
International year of Batik Exhibition, Florida USA
I have a piece selected for this Juried International Batik Exhibition entitled ‘Patterns of Change’ at the Naples Botanical Gardens in Florida. Artists were asked to submit work that represents environmental changes experienced or observed in their personal life and landscapes; whether abstract, impressionistic, or realistic, art can be used as a tool for inspiring change and hope in our communities.
I am delighted to be exhibiting as part of the Batik Guild at this prestigious event.
The Firle Garden Show 2024
Textile Art by Susan D’souza at The Firle Place Garden Show 2024 Zone B ‘Accessories & Gifts’ Stand GM07 with ‘Caromacare’.
Online Talk about Forthcoming Solo Exhibition
Susan D’souza live online interview with Pure Arts Founder Lesley Samms about her forthcoming solo exhibition as Pure ‘Artist in Residence’ at Bannatynes Hotel, Hastings May -June 2024.
Worthing Open 23
I have two framed textile original pieces selected and on display / for sale in this free exhibition at Worthing museum & Art Gallery. Including the piece featured, Blue-Green Sea which is also available as prints. On until 14th April, please pop in and have a look!
Pure Christmas Market
Free one day Christmas market event with selected stallholders at Bannatyne Hotel Hastings
1 Day Batik Workshop at Sussex Prairie Gardens
This one day batik workshop provides the opportunity to explore creative batik (a wax resist technique). Experiment with a range of tools and methods for applying the hot wax to paper, cotton and silk fabrics before hand painting the colour using cold-water reactive dyes and a range of natural plant based dye extracts. Learn how to use natural forms from the garden or your own images as design inspiration to create pattern and rhythm that will work successfully in your batiks. You will produce a range of samples for sketchbooks or can be framed as small pieces of artwork. No previous textile painting or batik experience is necessary this is a relaxed and creative textile workshop. Those with more experience are welcome to use the session to develop their own ideas and learn new approaches with tutorial guidance. Cost: £70 including tea, coffee & biscuits, all materials plus garden entry.
Handmade Craft Fair Sussex Prairie Gardens
Join us at the beautiful Sussex Prairie Gardens near Henfield just North of Brighton to buy pieces from selected artists and makers and enjoy the garden setting. I
I will be sharing my pitch with the talented ‘Atelier Bricolage’ who has a range of upcycled vintage garments. Hope to see you there
RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival
I am delighted to be exhibiting with Pure Arts Group at this prestigious event. You can find us on stand 891.
I will be exhibiting alongside talented fellow Pure Artists Jonathon Hately, Louise Crispin, Ollie Holman and Ellie Drake-Lee .
Talk to Chichester Creative Textile Group
Artist talk about my textile practice and teaching at Northbrook College to this members group
Fairy Tale Makers Fair
A range of framed textile artworks, limited edition prints, greetings cards and one off special textile gifts
Art 360 Edition 4
Featured in the Pure Arts Group Art360 Edition 4 Digital and Physical Catalogues.
Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft Natural Dye Demonstrations and Workshops
Join artists and makers from jenny Dean’s nartural dyeing course at the Museum for a look at the natural dye garden, demonstrations or to join a workshop for only £5!
More information at Ditchling Museum of Art & Design website
Batik Guild International Exhibition
Susan will be exhibiting in this Guild celebration exhibition - 35 years, and counting….
Batik with Natural Dyes Workshop
Susan will be delivering this workshop in collaboration with Sussex Prairie Gardens.
A relaxed creative workshop suitable for both those with no previous experience of batik as well as those with more experience who may want to extend their skills, or work with guidance on a personal project.
Hand Stitching with Natural Fragments Workshop
Susan will be delivering this workshop in collaboration with Electric Daisy Flower Farm.
GBMet Northbrook College BA (Hons) Textile Design Show
Visit and view the work of Graduates from the Degree Course Susan is Programme Leader for at the West Durrington, Northbrook Campus
In the Making
In the Making features artists who are pushing boundaries with the making of their artwork. Art is a long time in the making. It is not just the finished piece that we see before us, but the journey up to that point; the learning and experimenting; the trying and failing…This exhibition celebrates both the journey and the outcome.
Susan has 5 pieces in this exhibition featuring Batik hand painting, natural dyes and embroidery detail.