Due to current Covid Infections the scond term of evening classes at Forfar Academy will not start now until 1 February. The course will now end on 15 March. See you all soon!
I will be taking part at a Christmas Market -along with a number of other artists on 28 November at Inchbare. Watch this space for further information 🙂
I am almost ready for North East Open Studios, just a few things left to finish off.
I will be exhibiting as a member of The Mavericks Art Craft Group at Hallgreen Castle, which is Venue 150 in the NEOS catalogue. Here is some of my work you will find there
Ellie Fiddes Artwork at Hallgreen for NEOSSummerOut of DarknessMusic from my Dreams – mixed mediaLight – mixed media
Once again the Mavericks Art Craft Group will be presenting a winter show offering a lovely range of Art and Ceaft work. Come along to Bluebird Arts, Brechin, to find lovely hand crafted gifts, or just to treat yourself!
Am all over the place! 🙂 I wish I could cross post between here and instagram. So here is the link to my latest post there – a little bit of spinning using a lovely mixed fibre bat. Some of which I kept back for a bit of needle felting as I like it so much. Enjoy!
I was hoping in this all singing, all dancing, linked up world that I would somehow be able to link up my WordPress blog with my Instagram account, but unfortunately not to be 😦 At least not as yet.
So for the meantime you can find my latest pictures on instagramÂ
There has recently been a resurgence in the popularity of Tunisian Crochet, otherwise known as Afghan Crochet or Tricot. It is part knit, part crochet, and is endlessly versatile from close textured even stitches to a multitude of lacy variations. In my workshop you will learn 3 basic stitches and make a small item. No previous knowledge of crochet is necessary . A hook and yarn, and embellisments are included.
Please bring a packed lunch with you.
Teas, coffee and biscuits will be provided.
The workshops costs £60.00 and a non-returnable deposit of £30 is needed to confirm your place. Please message me for details.
Invergowrie Parish Church Hall, 4 Errol Road, Invergowrie,DD2 5AD
Saturday 29 July – Tunisian Crochet workshop
10.00-16.00 at Alyth
Alyth Town Hall, Albert Street, Alyth PH11 8AX
BEGINNNER’S WORKSHOP
Back by popular request this is a Beginners Workshop in Forfar!
Whether you have done a bit of crochet before, or are a complete beginner, you will be very welcome. I will teach you three basic stitches and what you need to know to read patterns. I will also teach you what the commonest mistakes are and how to avoid them!
A hook and yarn included.
Please bring a packed lunch with you.
Teas, coffee and biscuits will be provided.
The workshop costs £60.00 and a non-returnable deposit of £30 is needed to confirm your place. Please message me for details.
A German friend saw some hexagons on my Facebook page, and asked me if I could make them into coasters using blue and white Scottish colours. So here they are, ready to go off to Germany after Bonfest.
I took part in Funaday Dundee in January. The exhibition is this coming weekend – come along and see what I did – and see lots of everybody else’s fun too.
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!
It’s getting nearer every day! Â As a member of the Mavericks Art Group I will be at Hallgreen Castle on Saturday, 9th, Saturday 16th, and Sunday 17th, Â exhibiting my work and giving demonstrations of crochet. Â
There is also a huge amount of delightful work by other artists and more demonstrations. Â
I will be tutoring a beginner’s workshop at the Perth Festival of Yarn on Saturday 9 September.  Tickets for the event are £10 and go on sale on 15 July. I am really looking forward to this! 🙂
I will be exhibiting and delivering workshops at Hallgreen Castle, Inverbervie during NEOS.  More details to follow. In meantime see NEOS website for more details  http://www.northeastopenstudios.co.uk/neos-2017/
I am an Arts Worker producing contemporary artwork and original freeform crochet, and delivering workshops and courses. This summer I am delivering Tunisian crochet workshops, as this has recently had a resurgence in popularity! For more information see elliefiddes.com, or Ellie Fiddes the Artist@EllieFiddesArt on facebook. Thank you!