Anne Selby

Enthusiastic, Hands-on, but precise in technical areas.

WHAT WILL STUDENTS GAIN IF THEY COME ON ONE OF YOUR COURSES?

An understanding and skills in pleating using Arashi Shibori techniques, on a variety of materials. Good dye technique and record keepingwill be taught so results are repeatable.

ARE THERE ANY PARTICULAR TECHNIQUES/PROCESSES YOU USE IN YOUR TEACHING?

Dyeing with Acid dyes, ensuring minimum waste and safe disposal of dye bath; Arashi Shibori pleating; discharge process; steam setting of dyes and texture.

WHAT INSPIRES YOUR OWN WORK?

Colour and organic structures in nature.

WHERE CAN STUDENTS SEE EXAMPLES OF YOUR WORK?

Art in Action July 2011; retail outlets as listed on my website.

WHERE DID YOU GAIN YOUR TRAINING/EXPERIENCE? ( INCLUDE ANY QUALIFICATIONS)

MA Textile design (Distinction), Bath Spa University 2008.
7 years as a student at West Dean, with Jane Venables, Noel Dyrenforth, and Jill Kennedy.

WHAT TEACHING EXPERIENCE HAVE YOU HAD?

Bath Spa University visiting lecturer. Private clients and groups.

DO YOU BELONG TO ANY PROFFESSIONAL GROUPS/SOCIETIES?

Society of Designer Craftsmen
Devon Guild of Craftsmen