by Carola Hanchard-Goodwin | May 27, 2019 | Creative
Making a scale model of an exhibition space is a lot of work to do in this digital age as there is probably some programme somewhere that does it all for you. I had seen David Hockney do one for his exhibition and a great kids programme on art where Dutch artist...
by Carola Hanchard-Goodwin | May 23, 2019 | Creative
If you love learning new techniques, then try making bowls out of fabric and other bits and pieces. It is a lot of fun and everyone has the freedom to interpret it in their style. Before you know it you have made something with fabric in a totally different way. When...
by Carola Hanchard-Goodwin | May 15, 2019 | My artwork
” The Princess lies waiting” was inspired by a visit to a museum about a lost culture along the Silk Road. They were right on the trading routes so were influenced by many other cultures. They had a very large replica of a tomb they had found. In it were...
by Carola Hanchard-Goodwin | May 13, 2019 | Creative
My love of all things textile started many years ago when I was about 9 and I did sewing at school. Just proves how inspirational a teacher can be. I used to go to her house after school and I remember learning drawn thread work and being treated to a bowl of fresh...
by Carola Hanchard-Goodwin | May 9, 2019 | My artwork
Ancient Textile Nr.2 has been made on my theme “Things that come together, things that fall apart”. I love museums with hand made artifacts from various cultures displayed beautifully as they should be. They are the art of that culture. Things lovingly...
by Carola Hanchard-Goodwin | May 8, 2019 | My artwork
It’s a Colourful Universe was an experiment that kept on going. I had attended a class with an artist who made very large textile wall hangings.. He had a unique technique and actually stood up while working. He would throw all his materials on the ground and...
by Carola Hanchard-Goodwin | May 6, 2019 | Creative
Reaching my sixties came with the realization that I had better get moving and change some old habits if I really want to live the life I wanted to. For me, it has never been wealth and acquisition. It has always been about people, art and creativity and spirituality....
by Carola Hanchard-Goodwin | May 6, 2019 | My artwork
This piece is called ” Paradise Garden”. Close by my house is the most beautiful little garden, lovingly tended by volunteers. Each time I take a walk I am entranced by the variety of flowers and colours and forms. It is a walled garden, another surprising...
by Carola Hanchard-Goodwin | May 6, 2019 | My artwork
This piece I have called ” Ancient Textile Nr.1″ and has been inspired by my lifelong fascination for the life cycle of textiles as they fall apart and then get re-used in other ways. This has inspired a theme I call ” things that fall apart and...
by Carola Hanchard-Goodwin | May 6, 2019 | My artwork
” A little piece of Heaven” was inspired by a grassy verge that I cycled by every day. Cycling that route always made me happy. Each season has it’s own special vibe. Spring is so exciting, all of a sudden it is green everywhere you look. It’ s...
