Jennifer collier textiles

Experimental Samplers Workshop with textile artist Jennifer Collier

I found Jennifer Collier during my further research for artists. I like the quirky style of her work and I found it very interesting, as it involves stitch and small garment creation, however the fabric used is very unique. She uses emptied tea bags containing small samples of stamps, fabric, threads etc. and then waxes them. I started my research by recreating a bib of hers in waxed map and lace. I liked the small brogue style shoes made of paper, so I chose to recreate one of hers using…

Paper art by Jennifer Collier

Experimental Samplers Workshop with textile artist Jennifer Collier

I remake household items from found & recycled papers, giving new life to items that would otherwise be thrown away. My workshop & gallery space is @unit_twelve

Paper things - inspired by Jennifer Collier

What a fabulous day it was at Jennifer Collier's Studio 12 workshop in November making paper clothes! Above is a shot of Jennifer's ki...

Part 1 of many to come… My A Level textiles coursework starting in year 12! 1- cas holmes inspired response using calico, free machine embroidery and other fabrics 2- leisa rich response using free machine embroidery and a fabric which dissolves and dries into the thread to hold a shape 3- Jennifer collier response on tea bags 4- Jennifer collier response using photocopied paper and tracing paper to create a dress with some added buttons 5- rust dyeing in response to different artists 6…