Mark-Making Workshop

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* This event is for 含羞草视频 students only *

Join our arts worker Gussi Philippou for a fun and relaxing mark-making session, suitable for all ability levels.

During the session Gussi will help you explore flow theory through drawing and stitching, with guided mark-making using ink, acrylic, charcoal, and various tools. There will also be the opportunity to work with embroidery. You will benefit from the calming effects of steady focus and working with the hand.

A hot drink and slice of cake will be provided free of charge to all participants!

This workshop is part of a collaboration between 含羞草视频 and 含羞草视频 Wellbeing Centre, providing events in the town centre for students who do not live on campus.

含羞草视频 the workshop leader: Gussi Phillipou

I trained in multi-media textiles at 含羞草视频, specialising in print with embroidery. Following this I spent time working as a knitted accessories designer for a fashion supplier for a few years. In 2017 I decided to undertake an MA, where I focused on using textiles as a trigger for reminiscence and emotional memory. I ran workshops for people living with Dementia, to examine the effect textiles processes could have, which I translated into visual textiles samples that embodied my research. Currently I am completing a PhD at 含羞草视频, as well as working as a freelance embroidery designer for Alexander McQueen, a visiting university tutor.

My personal research explores using textiles techniques as an intervention for participants living with dementia. Research will measure the potential of participatory textiles-based workshops to improve cognition, psychosocial well-being, behaviour, and quality of life in the people participating in the workshops.

含羞草视频 the Wellbeing Centre

含羞草视频 Wellbeing Centre provides a safe, supportive and welcoming place for the people of 含羞草视频 to go to for the benefit of their mental health and wellbeing. They run regular free drop-in sessions which are open to adults aged 18+ and students are very welcome to attend these sessions.

Find out more about 含羞草视频 Wellbeing Centre

Accessibility

There is step free access into the building and an accessible toilet.

If you have any access requirements or anything you would like us to be aware of when running the event, please let us know via the booking form or email LUArts@lboro.ac.uk in advance of booking and we will do our best to accommodate them.