There were less than 20 of us there on the day, but over 150 people applied. Julie arkell trained in textiles at west surrey college of art and design. It will look as magical and spry as ever her work does. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your.
Julie arkell papiermache, mixed media toys bellissima. The creatures that julie creates, each with their own stories, messages and accessories, possess a magical and wistful appeal, and reflect a truly unique contemporary uk folk artist. Yes we are still shipping use code 1sttimethx at checkout for 10% off your first purchase with our thanks. Julie arkell is one of englands best recognized contemporary folk artists working in papiermache and mixed media. Her home and studio are tucked away, on a hidden lane. See more ideas about art dolls, paper mache and found object art. Makers and knitters julie arkell and stephen west at loop. Not until youve got to the end of this post though. Jan 03, 2011 titled julie arkell that you can find on amazon. Born in london, julie arkell studied at west surrey college of art and design in farnham before gaining a diploma in textiles at st. Learn all about wine and how to taste it by julie arkell.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of julie arkell books online. Mar 01, 2011 ive only just discovered julie arkell s work thanks to a post on henhouse blog and was really pleased to find the smile exhibition is coming to welbeck which isnt too far from me so i shall definitely be making a trip. Exclusive contact details, as well as other important information, is now in the public domain and you can access this information now. Julie arkell today i just wanted to do a dedication to the truely wonderful julie arkell. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. We have made our own version of a 2d collage creature and added clothes. To find out more about her and her work you might consider purchasing her book home. Julie says that since then her collection of nature books has grown, mentioning. She did however create a beautiful book that shares her work and studio with ussome images seen below. Her little creatures that she creates from paper mache and wool and fabric just make my heart sing, and one day, hopefully in the not too distant future i will own a piece of her work. Ive only just discovered julie arkells work thanks to a post on henhouse blog and was really pleased to find the smile exhibition is coming to welbeck which isnt too far from me so i shall. At the end of last month i was very lucky to get a coveted place on the julie arkell stitchy day up at louises studio. Julie works in papier mache, mixing vintage fabrics, scraps of poems and words she.
Julie arkell s work is often based on papier mache made from found paper, such as old books. There were less than 20 of us there on the day, but over 150 people applied to go such is the draw of the wonderful ms arkell. I mean, i can sew i just really wanted to meet her and borrow a little of her magic. Not until youve got to the end of this post though of course.
She is represented at twig and earth angels in the us but isnt yet online herself. We have some of her creatures for sale, as well as her lovely books. There has got to be another source where i can find her book. The place i studied, les seours anglaises, was just beautiful, a lovely place in which to be and create. It is a complete and essential guide for connoisseurs and novices alike. The quietness of a soft blanket coloured wool always popular, we currently only have two spaces left on her 11th october workshop. Sq3288643 published in 2004 for julie arkell, home exhibition.
Apr 15, 2008 heres some eye candy from the incredible uk artist, julie arkell. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. In these days of decluttering, downsizing and responsible consumption its rare to feel that you simply do not own enough but thats exactly the feeling a visit to julie arkells house. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. The creatures that julie creates, each with their own stories, messages and accessories, possess a magical and wistful appeal.
Mar 11, 2012 after lusting after the julie arkell residential course at les soeurs anglaises, i decided to book myself on a place at a closer, cheaper and more importantly an available place at a day workshop with julie at yorkshire sculpture park. A running away rabbit rolling along on movable wheels. This past summer, i got to go to the studios of painter billie spillie, childrens book illustrator, clare beaton, and folk artist, julie arkell. Julie arkell is an inspirational artist like you say to see her work up close and personal must have been fantastic. She has written for a variety of national newspapers and food and. Loops anniversary plans with julie arkell loopknitlounge. Julie arkells work is inspired by old art, fabrics, stories, words and phrases. This wonderful fullcolor book features tons of images of the renowned british papier mache artists work. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the. The works in the collection are made from papier mache, using strips of newspaper and wallpaper paste built up in layers.
She lives in london and has exhibited at the crafts council of great britain and the contemporary applied arts, with 2 published books, home and away, by. Let me tell you about my most amazing trip to france. Compelling and naive, papiermache people and creatures are handbuilt and adorned with found objects, knitted accessories and a dose of british humor. Julie arkell has been a friend of the shop for many years, so of course. She then went on to do a diploma in fashion textiles at saint martins school of art, london.
And i think julie arkell s whimsical creations are so fun. The tale of julie arkells exhibition the away that follows home of 10 years ago is one of order, regime and classification. Her intricate, inviting and imaginative interior puts more conventional living spaces to shame and makes the urge to get ou. Many of her creations start as a block of wood or a paper mache shape, with scraps of fabric, a little embroidery or knitting. See more ideas about art dolls, crafts and paper mache. May 16, 2015 at the end of last month i was very lucky to get a coveted place on the julie arkell stitchy day up at louises studio. This is a wonderful book of the tremendously creative, thoughtful and resourceful julie arkell and the exhibit of her work called home. Dec 12, 2015 in these days of decluttering, downsizing and responsible consumption its rare to feel that you simply do not own enough but thats exactly the feeling a visit to julie arkell s house engenders. Jan 15, 2020 explore thebagglady76s board groovey julie arkell style, followed. Dec 30, 2010 julie arkell today i just wanted to do a dedication to the truely wonderful julie arkell. Julie arkells work is inspired by old art, textiles, stories, words and phrases. Julie arkell papiermache doll workshop 10 nov 2018.
Julie arkells agent, as well as publishers, record companies and other contact information for other notable luminaries. Julie arkells work is often based on papier mache made from found paper, such as old books. Many of her creations start as a block of wood or a paper mache. If you dont have the chance to see her work yourself then i highly recommend her book julie arkell home, its full to the brim with photos and is the next best thing to seeing it all in the flesh. She combines this with other scraps assembled from the world of collecting fabric, buttons, postcards, wooden blocks to create pieces that evoke childhood, memory, englishness.
Julie works in papier mache, mixing vintage fabrics, scraps of poems and words she loves as well as knits and stitching to her dolls. She has written for a variety of national newspapers and food and drink publications, including the daily telegraph, the daily express, the sunday express magazine, and decanter magazine, and is a regular. I have enjoyed reading about the julie arkell workshop, having read many magazines and books that feature her work. Julie arkell by philip hughes, 9781900941785, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Jul 25, 2014 let me tell you about my most amazing trip to france. Julie arkell ruthin craft centre canolfan grefft rhuthun. In addition, there are classic recipes for rumbased drinks and tips on using rum for cooking in the kitchen.
Her unique sense of making is inspired by old toys, painting, stories and folk art. Julie arkell currently has an exhibition at the harley gallery. Billie spillie is an american painter who now lives and works in the dordogne countryside in south west france. Away, away julie arkell at the harley gallery hippystitch. One of englands best recognized contemporary folk artists it has been said that she cannot resist the rejected debris of everyday life and especially favors dis. Many of her creations start as a block of wood or a paper mache shape, with scraps of fabric, a little. Display is a key word in the description of julies home, not for her the out of sight, out of mind approach of the minimalist. Heres some eye candy from the incredible uk artist, julie arkell. The creatures that julie creates, each with their own stories, messages and accessories, possess a magical and. Julie arkell is a contemporary folk artist working in papermache and mixed media. I just looked on amazon books and there are 2 of her books. How to with miss c make a julie arkell inspired collage. Her little creatures that she creates from paper mache and wool and fabric just make my heart sing, and.
If you want to read more about julies work, we stock the monographs home and. Throughout her career she has taught at art colleges, as well as privately run workshops. There arent any directions on how she makes her work just a lot of wonderful pictures. Exclusive contact details, as well as other important information, is now in the. Im captivated by julie arkells original and whimsical papiermache and mixed media creations. Her work can always be seen at contemporary applied arts and loop in london.
Thread and thrift there are 30 projects tucked away inside this snazzy book. Julie arkell is one of englands best recognised contemporary folk artists working in papiermache and mixed media. This is julie arkell ruthin craft centre canolfan grefft rhuthun by ruthin craft centre on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the. Nov 24, 2007 if you dont have the chance to see her work yourself then i highly recommend her book julie arkell home, its full to the brim with photos and is the next best thing to seeing it all in the flesh. And i think julie arkells whimsical creations are so fun. As part of our punk my pet project, weve looked at julie arkell. Julie arkell will be teaching a residential workshop at katie armitages wonderful home studio in the south of france this autumn. The residential course i did, studying with julie arkell, was probably the best week of my life. Julie arkell is a wine writer, lecturer, and broadcaster. She combines this with other scraps assembled from the world of collecting fabric, buttons, postcards. Julie arkell enjoyed a successful career in the wine trade prior to becoming a respected wine and food writer, lecturer and broadcaster. After lusting after the julie arkell residential course at les soeurs anglaises, i decided to book myself on a place at a closer, cheaper and more importantly an available place at a day.