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Ellie Fiddes The Artist@EllieFiddesArt
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August 4, 2019 | Categories: artwork, craft work, Exhibition, general news, teaching, tuition, Uncategorized | Tags: advanced crochet, Afghan Crochet, Arts Worker, Broomstick Crochet, crochet tuition, crochet tutor, Ellie Fiddes, Hairpin Crochet, Irish Crochet, original artwork | 1 Comment
TUNISIAN CROCHET WORKSHOP
Hey hey!
The second Tunisian workshop of the summer is this weekend in Invergowrie!
There is still time to book a place on this full day exploration of this popular form of crochet. You do not need any prior knowledge of crochet to learn this one! Everything you need will be provided, except for lunch! You will need to bring your own. I will provide tea, coffee and biscuits.
The workshops costs £60.00 and a non-returnable deposit of £30 is needed to confirm your place. Please message me for the payment link.
Saturday 22 June – Tunisian Crochet Workshop
10.00 – 16.00
at Invergowrie Parish Church Hall, 4 Errol Road, Invergowrie,DD2 5AD
Please bring a packed lunch with you.
Teas, coffee and biscuits will be provided.
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June 18, 2019 | Categories: craft work, general news, teaching, tuition | Tags: Afghan Crochet, crochet, crochet tuition, demonstrations, Ellie Fiddes, Tricot, Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
There has been a massive upsurge in interest in Tunisian Crochet this year. So in response to requests to teach it I am currently setting up workshops in June and July to pass on this skill.
Tunisian crochet is sometimes called Afghan Crochet or Tricot. It is easy to learn, and you don’t need any prior knowledge of crochet to start.
I will post details as soon as each workshop is finalised. Please watch this space for information!
Here are some examples of how to turn a small piece of work into a pretty bracelet.
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Bracelet, 6mm hook
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Bracelet 4.5mm hook
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Bracelet 4.5mm hook
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Bracelet Tunisian crochet on a 3.5mm hook
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Bracelet 3.5mm hook
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3 Tunisian bracelets and one in Broomstick crochet
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April 30, 2019 | Categories: artwork, craft work, general news, teaching, tuition | Tags: Afghan Crochet, crochet tuition, Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
Check my workshop out at the Aberdeen Yarnfest on Sunday 13th May. It runs from 10.00 am to 1.00pm at the Doubletree Aberdeen Treetops hotel. I made the A5 journal cover below using Sublime silk yarn in two shades, and a maroon synthetic silk background.
“Therapeutic crochet – Exploring Tunisian and Broomstick techniques.”
How to make Broomstick lace.
How to work 4 basic Tunisian stitches.
Participants will complete a small project incorporating these steps during the workshop.
https://etiom.co.uk/aberdeen-yarnfest
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April 27, 2018 | Categories: craft work, general news, teaching, tuition | Tags: Aberdeen Yarnfest, advanced crochet, Afghan Crochet, Broomstick Crochet, crochet, crochet classes, crochet tuition, Ellie Fiddes, Tricot, Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
The Mavericks Art Craft Group are holding a Yuletide Fair on 2 & 3 December. This event is being hosted by Amy Mason at her Bluebird Arts Premises.
If your looking for something delightfully creative and hand-made you will find plenty to choose from here – including some of mine 
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You can find out more about Bluebird Arts by visiting Amy’s facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/BluebirdartattheMill/
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October 29, 2017 | Categories: artwork, craft work, Exhibition, general news | Tags: craft, crochet, demonstrations, glass, Hairpin Crochet, mixed media, new work, original artwork, prints | Leave a comment
WE did have fun dressed up in mediaeval garb for the opening night of NEOS at Hallgreen Castle. You can always spot the artists in the Great Hall when you come up to view our work – we will be here until Sunday 17th!
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September 11, 2017 | Categories: artwork, craft work, Exhibition, general news, teaching, tuition, Uncategorized | Tags: acrylics, advanced crochet, Amy Mason, Art, arts, Arts Worker, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, Cards, Ceramics, Christmas Cards, Collage, Collograph, craft, crochet, crochet buttons, crochet tuition, demonstrations, drawings, Elizabeth Petrie, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, Elton Waters, examples, exhibition, exhibitions, fiddes, filet, Fiona Scharlau, Fionna McGregor, flowers, foliage, freeform crochet, fused glass, Gail McMillan, glass, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, Jade Nic A Ghobhainn, Jen Tait, Jonathan Mitchell, mixed media, NEOS, new work, North East Open Studios, Oil Paintings, original artwork, paint, prints, Robert Fergusson, Scotia Grendel, Shona Barr, silver jewellery, Sunrise Brechin, teaching, Tunisian crochet, wall hangings, yarn | Leave a comment
It’s getting nearer every day! As a member of the Mavericks Art Group I will be at Hallgreen Castle on Saturday, 9th, Saturday 16th, and Sunday 17th, exhibiting my work and giving demonstrations of crochet.
There is also a huge amount of delightful work by other artists and more demonstrations.
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September 7, 2017 | Categories: artwork, craft work, Exhibition, general news, teaching, tuition, Uncategorized | Tags: advanced crochet, Amy Mason, Angel Hamper, Art, arts, Arts Worker, Broomstick Crochet, Collage, crochet, crochet tuition, demonstrations, drawings, Elizabeth Petrie, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, exhibition, Fiona Scharlau, Fionna McGregor, flowers, freeform crochet, Gail McMillan, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, Hallgreen Castle, Inverbervie, Irish Crochet, Jade Nic A Ghobhainn, Jonathan Mitchell, Karyn Pollok, Max Taylor, mixed media, NEOS, new work, North East Open Studios, original artwork, paint, prints, Scotia Grendel, Shona Barr, teaching, Tunisian crochet, Virginia C Aspinwall, wall hangings | Leave a comment
Crochet workshop 15 June @ 1.00 – 3.00 pm
Alyth Town Hall, Albert Street PH11 8AX
Suitable for both beginners and those who already have some skills.
To confirm your place please contact me on 01307 466354.
£2.00 discount for early sign up before the day.
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June 10, 2017 | Categories: craft work, Exhibition, general news, teaching, tuition | Tags: advanced crochet, Afghan Crochet, basic crochet, beginners crochet, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, crochet, crochet classes, crochet for beginners, crochet history, crochet how to, crochet intermediate skill, crochet tuition, crochet tutor, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, filet, flowers, foliage, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, Tricot, Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
Crochet workshop 15 June @ 1.00 – 3.00 pm
Alyth Town Hall, Albert Street PH11 8AX
Suitable for both beginners and those who already have some skills.
To confirm your place please contact me on 01307 466354.
£2.00 discount for early sign up before the day.
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June 6, 2017 | Categories: craft work, Exhibition, general news, teaching, tuition | Tags: advanced crochet, Afghan Crochet, basic crochet, beginners crochet, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, crochet, crochet classes, crochet for beginners, crochet history, crochet how to, crochet intermediate skill, crochet tuition, crochet tutor, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, filet, flowers, foliage, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, Tricot, Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
Taster Session 19 May @ 1.30 – 4.30 pm
Paint Patches and Pearls
113 Murray Street, Montrose, DD10 8JQ
An introduction to crochet or a chance to come along with your own projects and ask for advice.
Further classes can be arranged to suit demand.
To book a place please telephone Vicki on 07900 243640.
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May 10, 2017 | Categories: craft work, Exhibition, general news, teaching, tuition | Tags: advanced crochet, Afghan Crochet, basic crochet, beginners crochet, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, crochet, crochet classes, crochet for beginners, crochet history, crochet how to, crochet intermediate skill, crochet tuition, crochet tutor, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, filet, flowers, foliage, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, Tricot, Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
Taster Session Friday,9 June @ 1.30 – 4.30 pm
Paint Patches and Pearls
113 Murray Street, Montrose, DD10 8JQ
An introduction to crochet or a chance to come along with your own projects and ask for advice.
Further classes can be arranged to suit demand.
To book a place please telephone Vicki on 07900 243640.
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May 9, 2017 | Categories: craft work, Exhibition, general news, teaching, tuition | Tags: advanced crochet, Afghan Crochet, basic crochet, beginners crochet, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, crochet, crochet classes, crochet for beginners, crochet history, crochet how to, crochet intermediate skill, crochet tuition, crochet tutor, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, filet, flowers, foliage, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, Tricot, Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
Taster Session 19 May @ 1.30 – 4.30 pm
Paint Patches and Pearls
113 Murray Street, Montrose, DD10 8JQ
An introduction to crochet or a chance to come along with your own projects and ask for advice. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with existing crochet skills.
Further classes can be arranged to suit demand.
To book a place please telephone Vicki on 07900 243640.
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May 9, 2017 | Categories: craft work, Exhibition, general news, teaching, tuition | Tags: advanced crochet, Afghan Crochet, basic crochet, beginners crochet, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, crochet, crochet classes, crochet for beginners, crochet history, crochet how to, crochet intermediate skill, crochet tuition, crochet tutor, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, filet, flowers, foliage, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, Tricot, Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
Harris Academy evening classes 26 April to 28 June
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April 3, 2017 | Categories: artwork, craft work, general news, teaching, tuition | Tags: advanced crochet, Afghan Crochet, beginners crochet, Broomstick Crochet, crochet, crochet classes, crochet how to, crochet tuition, crochet tutoring, crochet with colour, crochet workshops, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, freeform crochet, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, intermediate crochet, learn crochet, learn to crochet, new work, Specialist crochet, teaching, Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
Alyth Creates a 3-day festival 26 – 28 May
WORKSHOPS! Ever wanted to crochet and no idea how to start? Or do you know the basics and want to learn different techniques..? I am a contemporary crochet artist and tutor. I will be running a series of workshops through Fri, Sat & Sun 26-28 May at the Alyth Festival.
Each day there is a BEGINNERS workshop 10am – 2pm, advanced in the afternoon 2pm – 4pm. I cater for left-handers. £10 per class.
SPECIALIST WORKSHOPS – £15 per class.
Fri pm – BROOMSTICK CROCHET Worked on a broomstick! This simple method creates loose fabric which has many uses. Why not start with a simple scarf?
Sat pm – HAIRPIN CROCHET Traditionally made on a shell hairpin this work grows quickly.
Sunday pm – AFGHAN CROCHET Working on an elongated hook this work sits somewhere between knitting and crochet. Quick and easy to learn, produces fabric from firm to lacy.
Contact Ellie on 01307 466354 to book.
You can pay me easily through Paypal at https://www.paypal.me/EllieFiddes
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March 30, 2017 | Categories: artwork, craft work, general news, teaching, tuition | Tags: advanced crochet, Afghan Crochet, Art, Arts Worker, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, crochet, crochet beginners, crochet how to, crochet taster sessions, crochet tuition, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, examples, filet, flowers, foliage, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, teaching, Tricot, Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
Taster Session 21 April @ 1.30 – 4.30 pm
Paint Patches and Pearls
113 Murray Street, Montrose, DD10 8JQ
An introduction to crochet or a chance to come along with your own projects and ask for advice.
Further classes can be arranged to suit demand.
To book a place please telephone Vicki on 07900 243640.
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March 30, 2017 | Categories: craft work, Exhibition, general news, teaching, tuition | Tags: advanced crochet, Afghan Crochet, basic crochet, beginners crochet, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, crochet, crochet classes, crochet for beginners, crochet history, crochet how to, crochet intermediate skill, crochet tuition, crochet tutor, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, filet, flowers, foliage, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, Tricot, Tunisian crochet | Leave a comment
Sam Baxter – sambaxterart – has very kindly sent me these photographs of my work from the above event. Thanks for all the hard work you put into this event Sam!
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March 12, 2017 | Categories: artwork, craft work, Exhibition, general news | Tags: #funaday dundee, advanced crochet, Boa Constrictor, Broomstick Crochet, crochet, crochet tuition, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, exhibition, exhibitions, fiddes, filet, flowers, freeform crochet, fun, Fun A Day Dundee 2017, Funaday Dundee 2017, mixed media, original artwork, wall hangings | Leave a comment
Big huge thanks to all of you in the Fun A Day Dundee team for all the hard work you put into this event. It was an absolute pleasure to take part.
Here are a few more photographs of the fun I had. Enjoy!
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February 12, 2017 | Categories: artwork, craft work, Exhibition, general news, teaching, tuition, Uncategorized | Tags: #funaday, #funaday dundee, Art, arts, Arts Worker, Broomstick Crochet, Collage, craft, crochet, crochet tuition, drawings, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, examples, exhibition, exhibitions, flowers, foliage, fun, Fun A Day Dundee 2017, Funaday Dundee 2017, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, mixed media, new work, original artwork, paint, Reptile, snake, Snake shed skin, teaching, vintage, WASP Studios, yarn | Leave a comment
Thanks for all the fun Dundee Fun A Day!
(It all started off on Hogmanay when somebody handed me a strange object and asked – “What can you do with this? Take it away and have a go!” So my Funaday project was finding out what I could do with a six foot shed skin from a boa constrictor!)
If you want to see what I did come along to the FunADay Exhibition this weekend.
It’s in WASP studios, Meadowmill, West Henderson Wynd, Dundee. The opening night is on Friday 10 February from 7 – 9pm. The Exhibition runs from 10.00am – 7.00pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Here are some photographs I took of the fun I had during the month.
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February 10, 2017 | Categories: artwork, craft work, Exhibition, general news, teaching, Uncategorized | Tags: #funaday, #funaday dundee, 10th February 2017, 11th February 2017, 12th February 2017, acrylics, Art, Arts Worker, Boa Constrictor, Broomstick Crochet, Colour, crochet, crochet buttons, crochet tuition, demonstrations, drawings, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, exhibition, exhibitions, flowers, freeform, freeform crochet, freestyle, fun, Fun A Day Dundee 2017, Funaday Dundee 2017, Hairpin Crochet, mask, mixed media, new work, original artwork, paint, snake skin, stitchfiddle, yarn | Leave a comment
- Experimenting with 4mm hook and DK weight cotton.
- Different ideas, quintuple treble, Irish net grounds, Irish net fill-ins.
- Work vertically or horizontally?
- Been worked up and rattled down a few times before reasonably happy with these two different sides.
- A few problems to solve still.
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January 9, 2017 | Categories: artwork, craft work, Exhibition, general news | Tags: #funaday, #funaday dundee, Boa Constrictor, boas belly stitch, crochet, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, examples, freeform crochet, Fun A Day Dundee 2017, irish, Irish Crochet, mixed media | Leave a comment
Well, I’m a crochet tutor! So the first thing I saw when I looked at this shed snakeskin was a beautiful lacy crochet pattern. Don’t know quite how it would turn out or what I might use it for. Maybe give this a try out sometime and see if it can be made into a working pattern. Probably would need a more delicate name than Boa’s Belly Stitch though!
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January 3, 2017 | Categories: artwork, craft work, Exhibition, general news | Tags: #funaday, #funaday dundee, Art, Arts Worker, Boa Constrictor, crochet, crochet design, crochet inspirations, crochet pattern, demonstrations, drawings, Dundee, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, examples, exhibition, exhibitions, fiddes, Funaday Dundee 2017, mixed media, original artwork, patterns, shed snake skin, snake, snake shed | Leave a comment
Last night somebody handed me an strange object (as they do on Hogmanay) and said “What could you make from this? Take it away and see what you can do with it.”
So my Fun A day project is going to be – working out what I can do with the shed skin from a six foot boa constrictor.
First take photographs of it in all it’s complex beauty. Here are four of them.
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January 1, 2017 | Categories: artwork, Exhibition, general news | Tags: #funaday, #funaday dundee, drawings, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, examples, fun, Inspiration, light, mixed media, paint, photographs, playing, prints, Snake shed skin | Leave a comment
ADULT EVENING CLASSES START IN FORFAR THIS WEEK!
There are still a couple of places left in my crochet class on Tuesday night.
If you want to join it isn’t too late to register! Just download a registration form (link below) and bring it with you to Forfar Academy Foyer at 6.50 on the night. Let me know you are coming and I will be sure to wait for you!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxZsFLYozlOeYzFrYmZhUEtaRUk/view
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October 16, 2016 | Categories: artwork, craft work, general news, teaching, tuition | Tags: advanced crochet, Art, arts, Arts Worker, basic stitches, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, chain, craft, crochet, crochet buttons, crochet hooks, crochet tuition, crocodile stitch, demonstrations, double crochet, double treble, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, examples, filet, flowers, foliage, freeform, freeform crochet, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, Hobbycraft, intermediate pattern reading, irish, Irish Crochet, knitting, lacemaking, mixed media, pineapple stitch, resources, solomon's knot, teaching, treble, tuition, wall hangings, yarn | Leave a comment
Here are some of my works for sale at Hallgreen Castle, Inverbervie, NEOS venue 130.
Crochet wallhangings made from reclaimed materials:- fabrics, yarns and other elements. Displayed on yarnbombed driftwood. £40.
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September 15, 2016 | Categories: artwork, craft work, Exhibition, general news, tuition | Tags: Art, arts, Arts Worker, Broomstick Crochet, crochet, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, examples, exhibition, fiddes, flowers, freeform, freeform crochet, Hairpin Crochet, Hallgreen Castle, Irish Crochet, mixed media, NEOS, new work, original artwork, teaching, wall hangings, window, Yarnbombing | Leave a comment
