As usual it’s been busy, busy here at DCTA.
I am also continuing to work with the lovely older people’s group at Scotswood Community Garden where we have been dyeing with plants form the garden.  There will be more about that in my next Newsletter. Sign up if you haven’t already to get all the news and goings on first!

I am taking a week off! So, I won’t be in the studio week commencing 11th Sept.
Theres still times to book the upcoming workshops the next workshop available for booking is at the fabulous High Street Quilting in Birtley, where I will be delivering “Manipulated and Knotted”, Saturday 30th September.
Contact them directly to book!
 https://highstreetquilting.co.uk/event/deb-cooper-manipulated-knotted/
 
On Sunday 1st October I will be in Whalton village – I will have a table at the village hall – (too early for Christmas shopping ?!?!) with Tin Shed Arts
 https://www.thetinshed.co.uk/whalton-arts-fair
 On the afternoon, you can join me at Whalton Manor Gardens for an Autumn Meadow Stitching Workshop. This includes all materials and entry to the gardens (usually £8)
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stitch-an-autumn-meadow-tickets-694008647547?aff=oddtdtcreator
Returning in October – Mixed Media Textile Ideas – every Thursday morning in October.
10:30- 13:00 - £110 (that’s just £27.50 per session)
We will be exploring various process and activities in a little mixed media textile book. Starting with making your fabric book and then lots of ideas for filling the pages.
This workshop will take place in my Studio in Mickley and is payable in advance by Bacs, please email by reply if you are interest, bookings will be taken on a first come basis.
Also at Mickley on Saturday 4th November – its back to papers with “3 Little Books” at my Mickley Studio
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/333732812827?aff=oddtdtcreator
Hope you are enjoying our Indian Summer,
Sending the best creative wishes,
Deb x
 
 

​Debs new studio is at

15 Dene Workshops, West Road,
Mickley, Stocksfield, 
Northumberland
NE43 7BG

Studio is open for visits every Tuesday, most Wednesdays and Thursdays,  aswell as by appointment, for workshops and special events. 
Feel free to get intouch to check before your visit.

​DCTA s on the on the move.
My new studio space is at Dene Workshops, - West Road, Mickley, Stocksfield NE43 7BG. Behind Buddies Tearoom (yes, I know a café!) and though the door next to Craig Bolam salon, and straight ahead. 
Myself and Jade aka Tweedfiend are opening our doors to visitors for a bit of a launch on the afternoon/early (1:30-7pm) evening of Thursday 1st June.
It would be lovely if you could visit.
If you are unable to make it that day, my studio door will be open every Tuesday (and usually on a Wednesday and Thursday), as well as by appointment and for workshops and special events. Drop me a message if you want to check before visiting.
 
I will have some workshops available to book from the 1st of June – there will be sample on show at the launch day! – if you want to be ahead of the crowd why not follow me on Eventbrite
 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/deb-cooper-textile-art-28982085347 ,  to get notifications.
I will also send an update Newsletter in June – along with a special offer on a new idea that I have brewing for newsletter subscribers!!!!

If you are new to embroidery, would like to revisit the basics or just fancy a relaxing day stitching in a lovely gallery space then I will be returning to the Shipley Art Gallery in June for a beginners workshop.
https://shipleyartgallery.org.uk/whats-on/adult-workshops-embroidery-for-beginners-with-deb-cooper

Sending creative love, 
Deb x 
 
 

Feeling Springy!
 I haven’t been in touch for a couple months. To be honest I felt like January and February disappeared in a flash, and before you know it, we are into April.
  In March a lot of workshops for private groups throughout the Northeast, Cumbria, and North Yorkshire, so hopefully I have met some of you in person.

 It’s good to be busy and helps me to ignore the gloomy weather, as I am writing this it’s raining again!  Don’t know about you but I am happy that the days are getting  longer and (fingers crossed) warmer.

I have been creating some new work for an exhibition Celebrating all things Textile at Gallery No 6 in Wooler, which continues until the end of May.  There is a wonderfully varied selection of textile creations on show if you are close enough to visit. 
 https://www.galleryatno6.co.uk/
 

My studio (The Stables - Gibside National Trust)will still be open for visitors very Tuesday until the end of May
– if you would like to visit on another day, please get in touch.
I  have a workshop at the Gibside available to book now, links are in workshop tab, or contact me directly to book.
(Please note that workshop fee includes entrance to Gibside if you are not a National Trust Member.)
 
My first fairs of the year are coming up !
Tin Shed Art Fair, Etal – Wednesday 12th April       https://www.thetinshed.co.uk/events
Artisan Makers Market, Blanchland – Saturday 29th April https://www.facebook.com/events/762449725271256/
Tin Shed Art Fair,  Whalton – Sunday 30th April     https://www.thetinshed.co.uk/events
 
 
 

Hope you are managing to enjoy the warmer weather and lighter evenings.
 I thought it was about time I sent you a little update of all things in the world of “Deb Cooper Textile Art”.

I have spaces available on the workshop below and will be doing a few Fairs over the Summer. 
You will also be able to find we several days a week at my Studio at the Stables at the Gibside, always on a Tuesday! if you would like to come and say hello and see what the other members of the Gibside Creative Hub are up to. 

Print and Stitch – Flower Meadow

Wednesday 7th September 2022 - Create interesting background with mono print for your stitch projects.
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https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/print-stitch-flower-meadow-tickets-363703355527

​Other places you can see me over the next couple of the Summer.
Whalton Village Hall     Arts Fair                      2nd & 3rdJuly
https://www.thetinshed.co.uk/whalton-arts-fair
Belford Arts Festival                                           9th  & 10thJuly
https://www.facebook.com/BelfordArtsFestival19
Brancepeth Castle       Summer Craft Fair       29th,30th & 31st July
https://www.brancepethcastle.org.uk/craft-fairs.html
The Hearth                   Textile Fair                   6th August
https://www.thehearth.co.uk/textiles-fair
Art In the Pen – Skipton                          13th & 14th August
https://www.artinthepen.org.uk/art-shop-skipton
 

Create a hoop of blossom, using mixed media textile techniques to create a background, then embellish with some basic embroidery stitches.
As blossom season is in full swing, why not celebrated these beautiful blooms.  Spend a day at Debs Studio in the Stables in The Gibside*. After a walk through the beautiful grounds of the Gibside you will hopefully feel inspired to be creative**. The workshop will cover some of the methods Deb uses to create a background for stitch. Then will explore stitching to enhance your “Blossom Hoop”.
All materials will be provided, and the workshop is suitable for all abilities. Numbers are very limited- so this is ideal if you feel you need more assistance with any of the skills involved. Because of the limited places (groups of 3-4 only) the workshop will be repeated over several dates. Dates currently available for booking Thursday 5th May and Saturday 7th May.  Please contact me directly if you want to book a special group session. Booking is essential via Eventbrite search “debcoopertextileart” or “Blossom Celebration with Fabric and Stitch”.                             
​                               Tea and Coffee will be provided.

• * Debs studio is upstairs and there is at resent no lift / disabled access facilities.
• **Please note that the Stables is around a 30 min walk from the Gibside Reception and there is no vehicle access beyond the reception car park. We encourage you to enjoy this time being inspired by the surroundings before arriving at the workshop.

Exciting News…..
I am delighted to be able to let everyone know that I am now into my new studio at Gibside (National Trust).  I am upstairs in The Stables, Studio 4- The Old Hayloft. My Studio will be open to visitors every Tuesday and I will be there lots of other days too. If you are a planning a visit on a day other than Tuesday feel free to drop me an email, text or phone call if you want to check if I will be working in the studio that day this is dependent on other work commitments like fairs, workshops, talks etc.).  It’s a fabulously inspiring location and there are plans a foot to develop this area into a thriving creative hub.
I will be running workshops at the Gibside shortly, but in the meantime, I do still have places available for all the workshops at Whalton Manor.
 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/deb-cooper-textile-art-28982085347
As well as set up my new Studio space I have been busy making for my first fair of the year. I will be a The Biscuit Factory (Newcastle NE2 1AN) this weekend 9th & 10th April. There will be a fantastic line-up of 60 makers, artists and small businesses form the northeast.
Link?
I will also be returning to Etal Village Hall for a Tin Shed art fair on Easter Sunday and will be back there for the whole May bank holiday weekend.   
Link?
Hopefully we will be enjoying some Spring sunshine soon, I know I always feel better when the nights get lighter, and the daffs start to pop up. And for those who celebrate Easter what’s not to love about chocolate eggs and hot cross buns.
Sending you cheerful “Springy” wishes, Deb x 

How’s 2022 treating you so far? My lateness at sending new year greeting is maybe an indication of how busy my January has been – it was in fact a little unexpected as traditionally January tends to be a bit of a flat month.
I can’t share some of my new projects just yet, but all I can say is that this year is shaping up to being an exciting one. So, watch this space!
One thing I can share is that I will be returning to Whalton Manor this year to run some workshops there is a mixture of creative days and all can now be booked at
​ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/deb-cooper-textile-art-28982085347

The first workshop here this year is  Wednesday 9th March 2022 -a creative day colouring and folding papers to make at least "3 little books". Suitable for everyone and materials will be provided.

If you are interested in the way I use Rust and Tea in my work, then you might like to take a look at the workshop I am doing with Designer Marker Markets and The Garden Rooms at Tennants in Leburn (link below!)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1069093383881319/?ref=newsfeed
 
The image at the top of the post is a detail of a piece have been working on since the new year. It combines some of my favourite things rust and tea dyeing, old textiles, and fabric manipulation with a fair amount of hand stitching.
I hope that your new year has started well and that like me forward to the lighter days and the spring blubs appearing.
Most of all I hope you are enjoying being creative in what ever way brings you joy.
Best wishes Deb x