Bobbie Kociejowski

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Address:
3a Bridge Avenue, Hammersmith, London W6 9JA
Phone Number:
020 8748 0924
Email:
bobbiekoc@pancogito.plus.com

Profile

I began my weaving career after leaving university. Initially experimenting with various types of cloth construction I quickly became fascinated by drape, handle and colour mixing produced by the interlacing of warp and weft threads in woven fabrics. Experimentation with colour relationships and optical mixing has been on ongoing theme in the development of my work. In my most recent weaving, I have combined this study of colour with the use of high twist yarns creating more highly textured fabrics.

My work is entirely hand-woven, hand-finished and dyeing is an important part of my practice. I work mainly in silk, linen and fine wool weaving scarves, shawls and ties.

I sell my work through exhibitions, craft shows, shops, by commission and working with fashion designers weaving accessories to compliment dress fabrics.

Teaching is also an important part of my practice. This includes teaching weaving classes in adult education, giving talks to guilds and running workshops on dyeing and designing with colour. I have also been an Artist-in-Residence in a number of primary schools.

Upcoming Events

25- 26 October 2008 - Designing With Colour
Cambridge Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers Designing with Colour lecture and workshop
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27-28 September 2008 - Colour: Conquer your colour fears
The aim of this course is to enable the student to better determine colour choices through an increased understanding of colour theory and how colours relate to one another, especially in the unique interaction of warp and weft.
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15-16 November 2008 - Dyeing (Acid and Fibre Reactive Dyes)
This course is a practical workshop on becoming familiar with acid dyes and fibre reactive dyes, learning to colour match and repeat recipes.
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7-19 October 2008 - Origin Craft Fair
Over 300 designers from the UK and abroad showcase work at the Origin Craft Fair, with a diverse selection of goods on display. Fashion, textiles, jewellery, furniture, glass, books, toys and sculpture are a few of the disciplines that will feature at this year's show, in a far reaching exhibition of contemporary design.
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