A virtual tour and a talk...

Have finally dropped off some more cards, bookmarks and Giclee prints to sell at  the Head Of Steam Museum in Darlington were I am currently holding my solo exhibition.
I must admit it was quite surreal walking around just looking at my work. When you plan and put up an exhibition you don't really see it-you just see deadlines and timetables and fabrics and threads...

This is my Cogs & Wheels embroidered piece hanging in front of a brilliant black & white photograph of the workers of 'North Road Works'...I love how the image comes through the cutwork in my hanging-more by good luck that judgement I'm afraid!

The final picture is a toile inspired by the wool suits that all the workers used to wear-no overalls or protective clothing in those days-oh health and safety what have you done!!! I have left the pins visible so you can see where I have folded the fabric to create the tucks and the folds-this is agreat way to understand the drape of fabric and the warp and the weft.

I am holding talks and workshops throughout the exhibition  please visit my website Catherine Howard Designs for more details but I will keep posting here too!


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

'Free Pass' solo exhibition is up and running!

My solo exhibition is well and truly up and running. It has been a long time in the preparation but as usual, well worth it in the end. I still managed to forget one or two things-but I'm only human.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout, Lindsey for helping me hang the work and to the 80 or so guests who came to my preview-very unexpected and very much appreciated.
The exhibition is on until the end of July and there are events and workshops throughout - please contact  the Head of Steam to book!