ELLIE FIDDES THE ARTIST

Tag: Ellie Fiddes

  • Strathmore Open Studios 26-29 May

    My studio at Glamis Gallery will be open this weekend 26 – 29 May. Come along and see what I have been up to recently. I fell in love with ecoprinting about 9 months ago, and there are plenty of my work available, including pashminas, scarves, and garments. Here is one created on a wool…

  • INTRODUCTION TO TUNISIAN CROCHET

    INTRODUCTION TO TUNISIAN CROCHET

    I have set up a Tunisian Crochet workshop at Glamis Gallery on 2 October. Full details are here:- Learn how to use the hook and make four basic stitches. Learn the steps necessary to join them up and finish off articles. About this event I will be leading a four hour Introduction Tunisian Crochet (also…

  • NEW WEBSITE LAYOUT

    NEW WEBSITE LAYOUT

    WordPress is evolving, and this current website theme is no longer supported, so over the next few weeks I will be redesigning my website. Watch this space for new developments 🙂

  • ETSY SHOP UPDATE http://elliefiddes.etsy.com

    I have just added four new masks to my shop. These are vibrant coloured batik fabrics I picked up in Africa.  The style is inverted box pleat, a two layer mask with a filter pocket built in.  These sell at £5.00. The pleats on the mask open when worn to show more of the pattern. …

  • instagram – elliefiddesartist

    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 instagram  https://www.instagram.com/elliefiddesartist/ and also on…

  • NEXT SUMMER WORKSHOP!

    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,…

  • ALYTH CREATES 24-26 MAY – FUN WITH FREESTYLE CROCHET

    ALYTH CREATES   Crochet is a wonderful pliable way to work with yarn. I will be in Alyth Town Hall over the weekend demonstrating some tips for getting started. Here is a wee example.  I wasn’t terribly impressed with this motif and initially laid it aside.  I then decided to add some surface crochet and…

  • Aberdeen Yarnfest 2018

    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…

  • BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE!!!

    But it’s warm inside.  Getting ready for next classes and keeping yarns in order!  

  • CROCHET EVENING CLASSES 2018, HARRIS ACADEMY, DUNDEE

    Spring term is here!  The enrolment evening for Spring 2018 is on Thurdsay January 17th in Harris Academy, Dundee.     These classes are due to run again during the Spring Term.   Enrolment night is on January 17th at Harris Academy from 18.00 – 19.30.  For more details please visit Harris Education and Recreation Association –…

  • JUMP INTO LIBRARIES @ COUPAR ANGUS LIBRARY 9 NOVEMBER 2017

    I will be teaching crochet in a 2 hour workshop this Friday at Coupar Angus Library from 2.30 – 4.30pm.  Whether you are a total beginner, or have experience, or have a project you want some help with, sign up and come along!   For more details contact Coupar Angus Library on  01250 871449.

  • JUMP INTO LIBRARIES @ ALYTH LIBRARY 10 NOVEMBER 2017

    I will be teaching crochet in a 2 hour workshop this Saturday at Alyth Library from 9.30 – 11.30am.  Whether you are a total beginner, or have experience, or have a project you want some help with, sign up and come along!   For more details contact Alyth Library on  01828 63273 http://www.culturepk.org.uk/whats-on/jump-into-libraries-alyth-library/