Coastal Landscapes
with Deborah Campbell

Textile mixed media art project

  • 9 Videos & 8 Worksheets, 3.50hrs in total
Special introductory offer: £65 until 7pm, 10th September

(Regular price £80)

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Capture the spirit of the coast in fabric, print and stitch

Imagine translating the wild beauty of the Hebridean shoreline into a multi-layered textile artwork: the sharp lines of ancient rock, the soft shift of colours where sea meets sand, the quiet atmosphere of a place that stays with you long after you leave.

In this hands-on, inspiring workshop, textile artist Deborah Campbell guides you through her personal process for creating exactly that. You’ll learn how to create linear prints to depict rock formations, explore printing techniques that echo the textures, colours and tones of beach and coastal waters, then bring everything together through collage, layering and stitch to create a coastal landscape full of depth and a genuine sense of place.

Your landscape, your voice

Deborah draws inspiration from the rugged Scottish coast, but the skills you’ll learn in this workshop are fully transferable. Whether you’re drawn to the cliffs of Cornwall, the shores of the Great Lakes, a favourite Mediterranean cove or the stretch of coastline outside your own front door, you’ll come away with a toolkit of printing and stitching techniques you can apply to any landscape that speaks to you. The focus is on learning a process, not reproducing a specific place.

What You’ll Learn

Deborah will show you how to:

  • Create unique linear prints using monoprint drawing to capture the character of rock formations
  • Print soft beach textures by scraping and manipulating paint onto fabric
  • Make your own gel plate from gelatine and glycerine for printing onto fabric
  • Make simple printing blocks and combine them with gel printing to produce the rich textures, colours and tonal variety of coastal waters
  • Compose your coastal landscape by layering and collaging your printed fabrics
  • Add free-motion machine and hand embroidery to embellish, introduce contrasting colour and texture, and bring your landscape to life

You’ll discover how to print onto a range of fabric weights, including sew-in interfacing and voiles, and see how layering creates depth of colour and pattern. This workshop encourages experimentation and invites your own interpretation, helping you build confidence in your creativity and explore the full possibilities of textile art.

Watch Deborah's video introducing the workshop

Designed to fit around your life

This online workshop is completely self-paced, so you can create whenever inspiration strikes. Take your time and enjoy the process over several evenings, or immerse yourself in a creative weekend. The workshop is yours to explore at your own pace.

You’ll receive:

  • Instant access to all workshop videos
  • Lifetime access so you can revisit the content anytime
  • A detailed materials video with helpful alternatives
  • Guidance for both beginners and experienced stitchers
  • Access to a supportive Facebook group for encouragement and community
  • Direct guidance from Deborah and Ellie if you have questions along the way

Materials you'll explore

Deborah will guide you through working with:

  • Perspex sheet for drawing and creating pattern onto fabric
  • Printing rollers
  • Lino printing ink and acrylics on fabric
  • Gelatine and glycerine to make your own gel plate
  • Gel printing onto fabric
  • A variety of fabrics, including sew-in interfacing and voile
  • Bonded lining as backing fabric
  • Fusible web
  • Sewing machine for free-motion embroidery
  • Embroidery threads and darning needles

A full materials list is provided in the workshop, along with links to recommended suppliers and guidance for using everyday household items creatively.

Discover the joy of combining print and stitch

One of the most exciting things about textile mixed media is the freedom to play, experiment and discover unexpected results. This workshop is about more than simply following steps. It’s about exploring printing techniques, enjoying the process and allowing your own creative voice to emerge naturally through experimentation. By layering printed fabrics, texture and embroidery together, you’ll create artwork that feels deeply personal, expressive and full of atmosphere. Sometimes the most exciting creative breakthroughs happen when we let go of perfection and simply allow ourselves to play.

Meet your tutor - Deborah Campbell

Deborah Campbell is a mixed media and textile artist based in Kilmacolm, Scotland. Inspired by Scotland’s coastal landscapes and birdlife, she combines print, stitch and collage to create complex, organic artworks.

Deborah trained in Printed Textiles at Glasgow School of Art and has extensive experience in textile printing and embroidery. She works with multiple fabric textures, including organza and gauze, layering colour and pattern to create depth. Her free-motion embroidery technique turns her sewing machine into a drawing tool, adding life and fine detail to her compositions.

Deborah’s teaching style is relaxed and playful, encouraging experimentation, creativity and the exploration of new techniques.

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*£65 at the time of publishing is approximately 89 USD, 124 AUD, 123 CAD, or 76 EUR. Please check with your bank for the most up-to-date rate.

" I love the courses that Ellie offers. Deborah Campbell provided an informative textile class in printing and as well in machine embroidery. its so wonderful to see how others work in surface design. I really enjoyed following along with her. her instructions as well as videos were easy to follow. ."
Jeanne M.
"I really valued this workshop, l learned a lot about gelli printing and really enjoyed making my own templates. Both Ellie and Deborah are excellent teachers. Thank you for reigniting my love of textile art."
Carol W.
"I really enjoyed this course with Deborah Campbell. The videos and pdf files were clear and easy to follow. And I learned a lot of new techniques with the gelli plate, that I can use in all sorts of projects. It was fun and inspiring!."
Ruth R.
"I did an online Coastal Layers course. The course was wonderful. Easy to follow instructions. I adapted all the techniques I learnt and used them in my own sewing crafts, but the sea bird was stunning. Loved this tutorial really enjoyed it all"
Dawn D.
"I am very much enjoying Deborah's coastal layers and sea bird course. the tuition is easy to follow with step by step guide on a work sheet and video. the coastal layers fabric suggestions are fabulous and one can be very expressive with them. stitching the sea bird is amazing as one watches it come to life. Have loved both of Deborah's courses and would highly recommend them."
Seringa D.