Debbie Lyddon Online Course | Fibre Arts Take Two

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Develop your observational skills through guided walks and exercises, honing in on the sense of sight and translating your experiences into artistic expressions.

Learn how to create a personalized sketchbook and portable outdoor drawing kit, essential tools for capturing inspiration on the go.
Explore the power of noticing and learning from renowned artists' approaches to documenting their surroundings, enriching your creative process.
Explore deeply the concept of "Moments of Being," where memories and observations merge to inspire meaningful memories and reflection on experiences during walks and provides insights into memory retention.

You will engage on a sight walk guided by Debbie, document your observations and create artwork from techniques shared by Debbie: Wet Media, Large Water Colour Papers, and make a Caterpillar Book with a cover.

By the end of this module, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to engage deeply with your environment, document your experiences through various mediums, and translate your observations into captivating artwork. You'll be equipped with essential techniques, tools, and inspiration to embark on your creative journey with confidence.

Learn how to translate your observations from the sight walk into vibrant and imaginative collages, exploring design principles such as colour, space, balance, line, and shape by making collages inspired by your Sight Walk.
Explore the intersection of colour theory and collage-making using techniques inspired by renowned artist Terry Frost, creating a rich array of colours and textures through acrylic painting and paper collage.
Discover Debbie’s process of creating textured papers using paste, expanding your creative possibilities and adding depth to your collage compositions.
Explore the process of stitching your collage compositions, adding another dimension to your artwork and enhancing visual interest with intricate stitching details.

Explore the connection between sound and art, learning how to visualize and interpret auditory stimuli through drawing and mark-making.
Engage in a sensory experience by going on a sound walk, where you'll observe and document the sounds of your environment, paying attention to their nuances and rhythms.
Discover how to create intricate soundscapes using various materials and techniques, from tissue paper to cloth, and translate them into stitched compositions.
Learn to interpret sound marks into stitch, exploring different stitches and thread thicknesses to convey the intensity and texture of the sounds you've captured.

Exploring the intriguing concept of holes as both physical voids and symbolic representations of sound and silence. Discover how holes can serve as focal points for artistic expression.
Gain insight into the artistic philosophy of renowned sculptor Barbara Hepworth, who masterfully the idea of form emerging from the interaction between matter and emptiness, and how this concept can inform your creative practice.
Learn a variety of techniques for creating holes in your artwork and experiment with different materials and stitches to achieve unique textures and visual effects that enhance the auditory experience of your art.
Discover your own motif inspired by your environment whilst learning to create soundmarks with purpose using them as visual representations that convey rhythm, texture, and tone.

MODULE 5: Touch - Holding Place 1

Touch - Holding Place, in this module we embark on a tactile exploration guided by the wisdom and expertise of textile artist Debbie emphasizes the integral role of touch in her artistic practice. Building upon our previous explorations of observation and sensory perception. Firstly, you will embark on a touch walk and then you will examine cloth in its natural habitat, observing how the elements leave their marks and stains, narrating tales of resilience and transformation.

Debbie will guide you through techniques and processes to weather cloth, infusing it with the patina of time and experience. You will explore the notion that objects hold both known and unknown narratives, inviting curiosity and interpretation. In this module, you will no doubt gain a deeper appreciation for the reciprocal nature of touch and the stories it reveals.
You will explore reflection on the significance of collected objects and the stories they hold
Explore how the act of selecting and ascribing value to objects imbues them with personal meaning, blurring the lines between everyday items and artworks.
Investigate how the environment naturally weathers cloth as well as explore techniques for simulating weathering effects on cloth, from fading and staining to dripping and seeping. Through experimentation and observation, gain insights into how environmental factors leave their mark on textiles over time.

MODULE 6: Touch - Holding Place 2

In Module Six, "Touch – Holding Place” you will explore even deeper the transformative power of materials and their ability to evoke a sense of place within our artwork. Guided by Debbie, you experiment with unconventional materials typically found in DIY stores and hardware shops, discovering their potential to breathe life into cloth and fabric. From emulsion paint to linseed oil, from wax to bitumen, each material becomes a conduit for storytelling, inviting us to reimagine our surroundings through tactile exploration.

Discover how everyday materials like emulsion paint, linseed oil, and varnish can be repurposed to create unique textures and narratives within your artwork through the use of unconventional materials:

Learn practical techniques for stiffening cloth, such as using PVA or wax, and explore how these methods can imbue fabric with new dimensions of strength and resilience.
Explore 3D creation as Debbie demonstrates how to make vessels and tubes using found objects and innovative techniques as you experiment from painting and stitching to incorporating natural elements like seeds and shells, to create personal meaning and a Sense of Place within your own work.

MODULE 7: Action into Form

In this module - Action to Form - 3D, Debbie will share her process of making three-dimensional works. You will be building upon the foundational concepts explored in the previous module whilst exploring the process of transforming inspiration into a tangible form, drawing from both the natural world and “Moments of being”. Guided by Debbie's expertise you will explore techniques for manipulating paper and cloth to create dynamic 3D structures that reflect our experiences and interactions with the environment.

Learn how to translate inspiration into three-dimensional form, drawing upon techniques inspired by renowned artists like Richard Serra and guided by Debbie's expertise in manipulating materials.
Explore Debbie step by step-by-step process as she guides you to experiment with paper sculpting by cutting, folding, scoring, and joining paper to craft a diverse array of 3D shapes and structures, encouraging exploration and freedom in the artistic process.
Discover innovative methods for connecting and assembling 3D forms, from needle and thread to unconventional materials like wire, whilst constantly working on problem-solving skills along the way.
Refine your creations as you learn to translate sketches and drawings into cloth sculptures, honing your observation skills and exploring the intricate connections between form, function, and inspiration.

Learn the art of collage construction using gessoed cloth as a backdrop, exploring composition and landscape elements while experimenting with various fabrics and paints to create dynamic arrangements.
Waxing Collage: Dive into the waxing process as you infuse your collages with depth and texture, utilizing beeswax and resin to achieve unique surface effects that enhance the visual impact of your creations.
Add Colour by explore the nuances of colour application, using watercolour paints to infuse your collages that interact beautifully with the waxed surface
You will draw inspiration from Debbie's innovative techniques and creative ideas, experimenting with oil paints, embroidery stitches, and mixed-media elements to personalize your collages.
Finally, you will consider presentation options, from traditional framing to mounting on wooden boards, as you bring your artistic vision to life in stunning detail.

MODULE 9: Combining the Sences

This is the final module of the course, where you are invited by Debbie, to use your landscape and environment, you are encouraged to explore sensory perception. As a recap, throughout this journey, you have explored: sight, sound, and touch. Debbie has shown you how to hone your skills by sharing her processes, materials and techniques. This module is about bringing together these sensory experiences in a culmination of our artistic exploration. You will explore the concept of Phenomenology, a holistic approach to understanding the landscape through all our senses.

Learn the art of combining sight, sound, and touch to create a multi-dimensional understanding of the landscape, exploring concepts like oral visuality and haptic visuality through sensory into
Making Connections: Explore the power of connectivity in art, delving into the intricate relationships between language, visual elements, and personal experiences to create meaning and depth in your work.
Embrace the uniqueness of your landscape and experiences through personal expression whilst finding inspiration in the textures, colours, and motifs that resonate with your artistic vision.
Venture into the outdoors on your very own sensory exploration, documenting your observations and experiences as you immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and textures of your environment, paving the way for new creative possibilities.

This could become your reality under the expert guidance of acclaimed fibre artist Debbie Lyddon! Inspired by her coastal home in the old fishing town of Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, Debbie will guide you in exploring techniques that connect the materiality of the environment with your creative practice.

Whether you're seeking new perspectives or looking to deepen your creative practice, Sensing Place with Debbie Lyddon will give you the tools to explore, experiment, push your boundaries, and create without constraints.

"Hello, I'm Debbie Lyddon.

I'm here to share not just my techniques but the essence of how to weave your personal narrative into your art. Your likes, dislikes, memories, and experiences are the palette from which we'll draw.

My goal is to inspire you to create art that resonates with your deepest connections to place, using your observations and experiences as the foundation for your creativity.

This online workshop offers the freedom to delve deeply into the aspects that ignite your passion, giving you the space and time to perfect, understand, and create as much as you wish. Whether it's drawing, making notes, or finding new materials and techniques, I'm excited to see how you make these elements your own.

I look forward to inviting you into my landscape to inspire you to discover yours in a way you've never seen or heard before. "

Why Enrol in a Fibre Arts Take Two Signature Course?

Your Sensing Place online course with Debbie Lyddon includes:

Lifetime Access: Learn at your own pace, and revisit the course content anytime to refresh your skills or find new inspiration.
Student Community Group: Engage with like-minded artists and form connections that could last a lifetime.
Two Live Q&A Sessions: Get direct feedback and insights from Debbie herself.
8 Weeks of Tutor Support: Debbie will be there to guide you, answer your questions, and help you overcome any artistic hurdles.
Showcase Your Artwork: Your enrolment includes an invitation to participate in an exclusive online exhibition.

Frequently Asked Questions

: Debbie will be available in the private Facebook Community after enrolment closes and will be active for a minimum of 8 weeks.

There will also be 2 live Q&As during this time which will be broadcast on YouTube. Questions can be submitted in advance and a recording of each Q&A will be made available in your course portal.

Please do not email your tutor directly. All questions can be submitted through the Facebook group or via email to support@fibreartstaketwo.com to be answered during our live Q&A sessions with your tutor.

Please note as a practising artist and tutor it may not be possible for Debbie to comment on every post. She will engage as much as possible between her other commitments and the Fibre Arts Take Two team is always available to help.
: Of course! From the moment you join us – you will receive the entire 9-module course, which includes 80 separate videos and over 100 pages of comprehensive notes, for you to download and print. You’ll also be welcomed into our online community, where you can introduce yourself and meet all your other new, aspiring, and growing artists. Once you’re settled into your new digital home, you will meet Debbie with your classmates for two live Q&A sessions held within the first 8 weeks of your enrolment – We can’t wait to see you there!
: Not at all. This course was created with you in mind – the creative who wants to watch in your own time, hit pause, re-watch, take a break, and then return for more! While you will receive live support during the first eight weeks of enrolment to cheer you on and help you through the art you make, know that there is no set schedule to complete this course – plus, you’ll have all the material for life!
: Enrolment in Sensing Place will be $449 USD. There will be 2 and 5 month payment plans available.
: Because we have students from all around the world – we have geolocation set up to try and accommodate where we can! Therefore, we currently accept USD, AUD, GBP, Euro, CAD and NZD… with more to come! And if your currency wasn’t mentioned, your bank will still automatically convert it to your local currency once the charge goes through.

(And on the topic of being international, Fibre Arts Take Two, the course producers, are based in Australia… hence the spelling of things like fibre, realise and enrol!)

All Australian purchases are GST inclusive.
: Absolutely! The course content is fully responsive, so it will work regardless of whether you’re on a computer or mobile device. All you need is an internet connection.

See, hear, and feel your mixed media art
in a whole new way

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