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Introduction to Mixed Media Textile Art 2023

Welcome! https://vimeo.com/804890540 Let me guide you into the wonderful world of textile art I’m Ellie Hipkin, a professional mixed media textile artist, and founder of Flourish Textile Art Hub. In this workshop, I share with you the techniques I use to create my nature-inspired artworks. The workshop is split into three parts: Part 1: All […]

Project for February – Winter Semi Abstract

Welcome to February’s task! This month we will be exploring semi abstraction of winter details and will be working towards creating a piece of art inspired by my piece below. Download this image

Project for January – Abstraction & Textures

Welcome to January’s task! This month we will be exploring abstraction and textures and will be working towards creating a piece of art inspired by my piece below. Download this image

Materials & Techniques

Welcome! https://vimeo.com/779324739 Let me guide you into the wonderful world of textile art In this free workshop I will take through different material options, the ways of using fabric paints, the tools I use for mark-making and so much more. The main workshop will be launched on 12th January In the meantime, please head to […]

Project for December – Layered Botanicals

Welcome to December’s task! This month we will be exploring layered botanicals and will be working towards creating a piece of art inspired by my piece below. Download this image

Botanical Christmas Cards

Welcome! https://vimeo.com/766813565 Let me help you create beautiful unique Christmas cards this year I’m Ellie Hipkin, a professional mixed media textile artist, and founder of Flourish Textile Art Hub. In this workshop, I share with you the variety of techniques I use to create my nature-inspired Christmas cards. Download the image as a PDF Get […]

Project for November – Wild Landscape

Welcome to November’s task! This month we will be exploring wild landscape and will be working towards creating a piece of art inspired by my piece below. Download this image

Project for October – Layered Collage

Welcome to October’s task! This month we will be exploring layered collage and will be working towards creating a piece of art inspired by my piece below. Download this image

Mini Abstract Collage Workshop

Welcome! https://vimeo.com/733147356 Let me guide you into the wonderful world of textile art I’m Ellie Hipkin, a professional mixed media textile artist, and founder of Flourish Textile Art Hub. In this workshop, I share with you many of the techniques I use to create my nature-inspired artworks to create mini abstract collages like the ones […]

Project for September – Mini Studies

Welcome to September’s task! This month we will be exploring mini studies with the help of composition drawing boxes and will be working towards creating a piece of art inspired by my piece below. Download this image

Project for August

Welcome to your summer task! Over the summer, I encourage you to take inspiration when you’re out and about at home or on holiday. We will look at capturing inspiration and how to develop into beautiful artwork.

Project for July – Summer Bloom

Welcome to our project for the summer! This month we will be looking at ‘Summer bloom‘ and will be working towards creating a piece of art inspired by my piece below. Download this image

Layered seascape collage

Welcome to my new tutorial! We will be exploring a range of techniques to create a piece of textile art inspired by the coast. Through video demonstrations, I will show you step-by-step how I have created the artwork below. You can follow along with my steps or use them as inspiration for your own interpretation […]

Project for June – Summer Meadows

Welcome to our project for June! This month we will be looking at ‘Summer meadows‘ and will be working towards creating a piece of art inspired by my piece below. Download this image

Project for May – Seascapes

Welcome to our project for May! This month we will be looking at ‘Seascapes‘ and will be working towards creating a piece of art inspired by my piece below. Download this image

Artist interviews

In an occasional series, Ellie talks to artists about their style, inspiration and techniques. Interview with textile artist Debbie Lee Interview with textile artist Sarah Pooley Interview with textile artist Vicky O’leary Interview with textile artist Linda Jenkins Interview with textile artist Linda Harvey Interview with textile artist Alison Whateley

Introduction to Mixed Media Textile Art

Welcome! https://vimeo.com/691766491 Let me guide you into the wonderful world of textile art I’m Ellie Hipkin, a professional mixed media textile artist, and founder of Flourish Textile Art Hub. In this workshop, I share with you the techniques I use to create my nature-inspired artworks. The workshop is split into three parts, launched over three days: Part […]

Project for April – Spring Flowers

Welcome to our project for April! This month we will be looking at ‘Spring Flowers‘ and will be working towards creating a piece of art inspired by my piece below. Download this image

Project for March – Abstract Collage

Welcome to our project for March! This month we will be looking at ‘Abstract Collage‘ and will be working towards creating a piece of art inspired by my piece below. Download this image