The first ‘Wearable Works of Art’ collections of jewellery and tiaras were introduced in October 2004. Feminine pieces of floral and sparkling jewellery hand created with consideration given to the use of colour, shape and texture for an aesthetically pleasing work of art. Each piece is original due to the techniques involved. The flowers and petals are combined with beautiful threads, hand embroidery, velvet, glass beads, sequins, gemstones, semi-precious stones, freshwater pearls and Swarovski Crystals.
In 2005 exhibitions of ‘Wearable Works of Art’
have been held in a number of galleries throughout England. Work has been
sold in London, Paris, Italy, New York and Japan.
Inspiration from Shakespeare’s Ophelia and a passion for colour, shape and texture led to designing unique and exclusive collections of jewellery and tiaras using sculptural embroidery. All pieces are designed and hand created from start to finish with attention to detail at every stage using the finest of materials. I call them ‘Wearable Works of Art’ which are created with consideration given to the use of colour, shape and texture for an aesthetically pleasing piece of art.
Pricing
Prices from £10.00 - £500.00 +
Commission work accepted.
As each piece of jewellery is an original,
please contact direct stating colour(s) and price range and I shall inform
you of the availability of pieces.
Reviews
“on line with the current arts
and craft movement in jewellery”
Carol Woolton, Jewellery Editor, British Vogue
“a great sense of colour and
different ideas”
Peta Hunt, Fashion Director, You and Your Wedding
“Wow! I’m not
in the least bit surprised you’ve had
interest. Your work is beautiful and totally original.
I’m really taken with it. Thank you so much for your
portfolio. It will never see the bottom of the pile!”
Sam Sallon, Wagonmark Gallery, London
Educational workshops
Since 2003 I have provided workshops within schools, community centres and
fun days for local councils, Tees Valley Arts, schools and organisations such
as Sure Start.
Working with adults and children aged three to nineteen years, the range of
activities provided have included murals, clay sculpture, mosaics, collage,
giant sculptures, graffiti art, paper making, print, silk painting, batik,
greeting cards, machine embroidery, hand embroidery, dressmaking, photography,
drawing, painting and the recycling of waste products.
Workshops are available for children, youths and adults on an individual or group basis.
Sculptural machine embroidery workshops
One-day workshops and two-day courses in sculptural freestyle machine embroidery
are available on a one to one basis or group bookings.
A one-day workshop is suitable for beginners offering the opportunity to experiment using your own sewing machine. The day will allow you to familiarise yourself with freestyle machine embroidery combined with the use of water soluble fabrics.
The two-day course will allow you to explore the use of a variety of water soluble fabrics with the use of freestyle machine embroidery. Over the two days you will build confidence and allow yourself to develop your creativity.
For further information and bookings please contact:
Shirley Wells Textile Design
Telephone 07752056119
Copyright of all artwork remains the property of the artist Shirley Wells © 2005. Any unauthorisd reproduction in any form will result in legall proceedings and possible prosecution.
