https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/91f44b2c-11d1-4936-9d33-d9e7cf37edba/pages/details

Embroidered Brooch Workshop at Nostell Priory Wakfield on the 5th November 2017

I am looking forward to taking inspiration from the grounds and gardens of the National Trust site.

Embroiderers Guild Exhibition work 'Page 17'finished and posted. Looking forward to seeing the work of other artists who have contributed to the exhibition at Alexandra Palace.

Enjoyed at lovely evening at the Mental Health Museum and met some wonderful artists who shared the stories behind their beautiful work. The 'Liable to Flood' Exhibition is on until the 29th September 2017. The museum hold some remarkable historic objects and is a very inspiring place to visit. 
https://www.facebook.com/Mental-Health-Museum-1411952179024477/

Mental Health and the statistics being discussed on Look North last night. Really inspiring to listening to Nick and Sophie share their stories. The impact art has in supporting individuals diagnosed with mental illness. 
It was quite rewarding to see my work in the foreground only in the context that I feel very passionate about art therapy within the treatment of mental health and emotional connection it reveals.

Embellishment work I am currently working on.

Inspired by Tracey Chevalier's Remarkable Creatures,Mary Anning Paleontologist 1799 - 1847

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I am currently researching ideas for new work whilst finishing of my collection of Satin Pocket Books. My love of books has inspired my work in the past and I find myself revisiting areas of development.

                                     
       Satin Pocket Book Collection 

Embroiderers Guild Scholar 2016-2017

Exploring the musical life of Mary Frances Heaton and her struggles with mental health 1837-1878. Satin pocket books reflect her connection to high society and education, hand stitched love letters and samplers  express her opinions and gave Mary a voice which has created facinating a insight to her and the social history of the West Riding Pauper & Lunatic Asylum.

Print,stitch and patchwork workshop today at the Hepworth Wakefield.

Material Narratives

http://www.hepworthwakefield.org/

Workshop at the Hepworth last week printing with flowers.

http://www.hepworthwakefield.org/whatson/exploring-textile-design-course/

Putting work together ready for Saturdays workshops at the Hepworth Wakefield.
http://www.hepworthwakefield.org/whatson/exploring-textile-design-course/?platform=hootsuite

Looking forward to meeting everyone taking part.

Reflecting on my work after a busy morning in the print room. 
I am trying to piece together elements of Mary Frances Heaton's ambitions as a musician and if her gift kept her spirit alive whilst in a dark place. Her embroidered samplers gave her a voice and maybe music gave her solace.

New Work 

The musicality of Mary's life and the embroidered messages she would sew into other patients stays has inspired my new work. I have been busy embroidering and developing new ideas.
My previous work can still be seen at the Mental health museum Wakefield until June.
http://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk/quality-innovation/mental-health-museum/

https://www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/news/2017/textile-graduate-earns-national-recognition-2400

Thankyou to Bradford School Of Art for all your support.

Textile graduate earns 

national recognition

Bradford College graduate Amanda Woollard

 has picked up a prestigious honour for her textile work

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