KATHRYN DICKINSON
My tutor said I was a curious artist…
I am influenced by nature’s flora and fauna, from its birth in spring to its decay in autumn – so many colours and textures. I also like to recycle and up-cycle wherever possible. I enjoy all Fine Art and Art & Crafts.
Hand spinning is fun and makes me think and smile and wonder… what if…
QUALIFICATIONS:
MA Curating Visual Culture from Sheffield Hallam University
BA (Hons) Art & Design 2:1 from York St John University
GOODS
Bespoke yarns with which to knit, crochet and weave.
I began spinning wool 5 years ago – I enjoy spinning wool, whether it’s fine cobweb 2-ply or thick and thin singles.
Take a look at my hand made garments in my Etsy shop…
MY STORY
Spinning wheels and rare breed yarn
my own spinning…
I currently own 3 working spinning wheels, a further one requires some attention (came free with a 1960s spinning stool), and very small delicate one which was taken apart for packing purposes bought in an antique shop In Thiers, France a few years ago.
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I came across my favourite yarn by reading an article about knitting in the Guardian newspaper in 2011. The article detailed a hat pattern using wool from Colinette Yarns in mid Powys. I loved the look of the yarn, bought a skein, and made the hat!
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‘Elizabeth’, my first spinning wheel, is now temporarily retired and looked wonderful at Christmas time with the fairy lights around the wheel. I can use this wheel to teach students to spin wool – contact me for more details.
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Client Testimonials
Beautifully soft, unique yarn with blended rich colours. A pleasure to work with.
I fell in love with this jumper whilst Kathryn was knitting it…I loved the colour combination. Once it was finished, I tried it on and didn’t know what to say. It fitted me perfectly – I didn’t want to take it off.
The jumper is warm and soft to wear; it will keep me toasty warm in winter.
“I am not what I am, I am what I do with my hands…”
Louise Bourgeois