£80 (approx $108*)
Discover the Art of Rustic Landmarks
In this online workshop, I’ll guide you step by step in transforming your own photos into rustic textile artworks using rust dyeing, collage, and free-motion stitching.
Led by an experienced and passionate mixed media textile artist, this course is perfect for artists, textile lovers, and curious makers, no prior experience needed.
Through 9 easy-to-follow video tutorials, you’ll learn how to:
Rust Dyeing Made Simple

Learn to create textured, organic backgrounds using everyday rusty objects. Your fabric and paper samples will become the foundation of your artwork.
Design from Your Own Photos
Work from a meaningful image, either a personal photo or a copyright-free one and explore how to translate it into textile form through collage and stitch.
Collage & Composition
Layer your rust-dyed samples into compelling textile compositions that reflect your unique style.
Free-Motion Stitch Drawing
Turn your sewing machine into a drawing tool. I’ll show you how to create expressive, stitched line drawings that capture the essence of your chosen landmark.
Lifetime Access
Watch and rewatch the workshop videos at your own pace anytime, anywhere. Pause, rewind, and revisit lessons as often as you like.
Creative Freedom
This workshop is designed to be relaxed, experimental, and beginner friendly.
By the End of the Workshop, You’ll Have:
This is a stand-alone workshop, perfectly suitable even if you haven’t taken the Rustic Textures workshop. You’ll be able to create beautiful results using your own rust dyed patterned and textured fabrics.
However, if you’re eager to explore more experimental surface techniques for your backgrounds, we highly recommend pairing this course with the Rustic Textures workshop for a richer creative experience.
Rusted objects
An old baking tray
Protective gloves
A kitchen bowl or deep plastic tray
A selection of natural fabrics
An assortment of papers or sketchbook
White vinegar
Tea bags
Fine yarn/string
A sewing machine set up for free motion embroidery and threads
Sewing kit (needles, a pair of scissors and a selection of threads)
Bondaweb
As soon as you sign up, you will receive a comprehensive list of materials needed for the workshop. Links to UK online stores where you can purchase these items will also be provided. However, feel free to explore your own suppliers through your preferred search engine.
Throughout the workshop, you’ll be encouraged to experiment and explore different possibilities, helping to build your confidence in your creativity. All materials are readily available both in shops and online, so you can easily gather as many of the items as you like.
I’m Linda Harvey, a mixed media textile artist based in the historic city of York, North Yorkshire, with over 29 years of teaching experience. My work is deeply inspired by the places I explore, often capturing fleeting moments through instant photography. These images form the foundation of my creative process and play a key role in this workshop.
I’m particularly drawn to the quiet beauty of aged, weathered, and rusted objects, often incorporating recycled materials into my artwork to bring an eco-conscious element to my practice. Fabric manipulation is a true passion of mine, and I love transforming textiles through distressing, dyeing, and layering to create rich, tactile surfaces.
My artistic style is fluid and expressive. I often work on several pieces at once, using a mix of dyeing, stitching, painting, and printing to build depth and texture. In this workshop, you’ll see how I use these techniques, especially free motion stitching to bring a sense of life, movement, and narrative to textile-based line drawings.
Expect a creative, relaxed, and experimental approach as we celebrate imperfection, texture, and the stories told by time worn surfaces.
 £80 (approx $108*)
*Disclaimer: at the time of publishing, the conversion of UK £ to US $ was accurate, but please check your bank for the most up-to-date rate, updated August 2025