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Penny Dixon

Penny Dixon creates luxurious homeware and art pieces made from pure wool and wet felted. Glorious colourways and touchable textures.

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Address: Cartland Tea Rooms, Kings Heath Park
Birmingham
West Midlands
B14 7TQ
United Kingdom

Disabled Access: Yes

Participating dates:

Sat 20th Sept
Sun 21st Sept
Sat 27th Sept
Sun 28th Sept

Longer Description:

I have been a textile artist for 18 years, teaching and exhibiting at many art galleries, museums and hospitals. I place a great emphasis on our own wellbeing when participating in arts and crafts. Graduating from UCE in 1993 with a BA (Hons) in Fashion and Textiles I then became a community artist. This led to a PGCE teaching qualification followed by a Masters in Art, Health and Wellbeing.
My pieces are predominately made from soft wool fibres which, when worked with soap and water become a piece of fabric known as handmade felt. This technique is thought to be at least 6,000 years old and is also a heritage craft. I teach alongside my own practice and am currently lead artist with a weekly group focusing on women's mental health. Recently I have been commissioned to work on pieces at MAC Birmingham and the National Trust.
Always happy when surrounded by nature this is reflected in my choice of colours and textures in my artworks. I produce contemplative artwork with a nod to the unseen worlds of the imagination. My work attempts to reflect the natural environment and how it can give us a sense of being part of a bigger picture. I often work closely with themes around loss but also the fact that nature uplifts us and cares for us too.
My Art, Health and Wellbeing background reminds me to make sure I have my own space to create in balance of working with small groups of people within the arts. I take delight in watching people grow and experience a sense of achievement while connecting with an ancient craft.

Live Art Demonstrations: Yes

Artistic Mediums:

Textiles

Penny Dixon

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