Christine Waygood Contemporary Textiles
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I gained my degree in constructed textiles from Birmingham College of Art, and post graduate diploma at the Scottish College of textiles in Galashiels. After which I worked as a weave designer in industry before setting up my own knitwear business, which I continued to run until 2015, when I moved into my studio at my home on Blakeney Hill.
I love working with wool, and use it in many ways. I use it spun into yarn on my knitting machine to knit either into jumpers or lengths for fabric, which I then felt using it to make a variety of items, either garments, accessories or soft furnishings .
I love colour, and exploring processes. I use carded wools to make felt. using it to “paint “with. I love that it is so varied, both in texture and colour, and that it can be used in in so many different ways. It can be delicate, used on chiffon to create Nuno fabrics, which are fine light, warm fabrics wonderful for shawls and garments. Or heavy enough for rugs or even Yurts. It also lends itself to working into extraordinary 3d shapes for hats, vessels and sculptures. I never tire of experimenting with it in its many different forms and am never quite sure what will evolve next.
I have enjoyed experimenting with hat shapes recently, but have also got some ideas for felted jackets and applique cushions which I’m looking forward to making, so I really can’t say what I will end up with by the summer!
I am running workshops from my studio, but I am now offering them on an individual basis with flexible dates, to take account of the pandemic. These can be booked by contacting me directly.
I love working with wool, and use it in many ways. I use it spun into yarn on my knitting machine to knit either into jumpers or lengths for fabric, which I then felt using it to make a variety of items, either garments, accessories or soft furnishings .
I love colour, and exploring processes. I use carded wools to make felt. using it to “paint “with. I love that it is so varied, both in texture and colour, and that it can be used in in so many different ways. It can be delicate, used on chiffon to create Nuno fabrics, which are fine light, warm fabrics wonderful for shawls and garments. Or heavy enough for rugs or even Yurts. It also lends itself to working into extraordinary 3d shapes for hats, vessels and sculptures. I never tire of experimenting with it in its many different forms and am never quite sure what will evolve next.
I have enjoyed experimenting with hat shapes recently, but have also got some ideas for felted jackets and applique cushions which I’m looking forward to making, so I really can’t say what I will end up with by the summer!
I am running workshops from my studio, but I am now offering them on an individual basis with flexible dates, to take account of the pandemic. These can be booked by contacting me directly.
Contact Details
Part of the farOpen Studios Art Trail 2-10 July 2022
Chris is located at Studio 18, see the Open Studios 2022 Trail Map + Brochure
Kent Cottage
New Road
Blakeney Hill,
Blakeney
Glos
GL15 4BS
Tel: 07947123665
Email: waygoodchristine@gmail.com
Part of the farOpen Studios Art Trail 2-10 July 2022
Chris is located at Studio 18, see the Open Studios 2022 Trail Map + Brochure
Kent Cottage
New Road
Blakeney Hill,
Blakeney
Glos
GL15 4BS
Tel: 07947123665
Email: waygoodchristine@gmail.com
