Bobby Britnell

METAL THREADS: Light, Colour and Shade ✨🪡 Join us next month at the beautiful rural South Shropshire studio of @bobbybritnell for this creative three-day metal thread course,we will delve into the many possibilities of taking inspiration from the historical technique of ‘Or Nue, where metal threads are shaded with various colours of soft threads to create contrasting patterns and images. Goldwork threads hold so much potential to explore colour, shade and contrast in embroidery, exploring the beautiful contrast that metal and shade can give us. With a balance of technique and experimentation, there is plenty of ‘breathing space’ left for you to discover your own response to the historical techniques of goldwork. Throughout the course, you will build up your own unique series of hand embroidery samples and explorations, which will become a toolkit of techniques and explorations to further your creativity and enhance your practice as you work towards developing your own unique embroidery pieces. Find the link in my bio, or send me a message for more info 10th - 12th April 2026 Moor Hall Studio, Bettws-y-Crwyn, Shropshire SY7 8PH

Well how many times can I get a time wrong!!!! Please note the talk that I shall be giving on Tuesday 9th December at 7.30 for 8.00 start. Bar opens at 7.30. Bishop's Castle Town Hall. #textiles #barkcloth #courses #bobbybritnell #moorhallstudio #textilestudygroup

Beavering away at some ideas with Bark Cloth for my solo exhibition coming up next month ~ 15th November to 16th December at Bishop's Castle, Town Hall Phone 01588630023 or get in touch with me [email protected] #textiles #art #courses #moorhallstudio #textilestudygroup

Sorry made an error with the date of the talk at Bishops Castle Town Hall. It should be Tuesday 9th December at 7.00pm. Hope to see some of you there.

Please come and visit my solo show at BISHOP'S CASTLE TOWN HALL, SHROPSHIRE next month. The work shows my journey using Bark Cloth from Southern Uganda. I shall be giving a talk on thie same subject on Tuesday 9th December at 7.00 in the same venue. Exhibition open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday. 01588 630023 [email protected] #textileart #textilestudygroup #drawing #art

Making gradually progress with latest exhibition work for the Textile Study Group. #textilestudygroup #bobbybritnell #bobbybritnellcourses

Ensamu (2021) by Bobby Britnell ‘My current practise involves the use of Bark Cloth from Southern Uganda and recent investigations have employed this interesting raw material to create larger works. Bark Cloth has kept me occupied now for several years in exploring its potential for print, stitch and other surface design. I have been involved in textiles for over 45 years, initially working in theatre costume and tailoring, before qualifying as a teacher. My own teaching takes me all over the country and abroad.’ Bobby has been a member of the Textile Study Group since 1996. Find out more about Bobby’s practice and all our members on our website - link in bio @bobbybritnell #textilestudygroup #textiles #finearttextiles #stitchedtextiles #printedtextiles #mixedmediatextiles #artistsandtutors #ideasimaginationandskills 📷 by Electric Egg.

A tentative start towards new designs for some bark cloth pieces. More to hopefully follow.

Keeping a step ahead of my students. #drawing #art #bobbybritnell #bobbybritnellcourses

Course with Jenny O'Leary 15/16 July at Moor Hall Studio from 10.00 to 4.00. Please join this inspirtaional course. Contact: [email protected] #moorhallcourses #bobbybritnell #artandtextilecourses

Blind Drawing in style of Ben Nicholson ~ join me on 29/30 July looking at his work for inspiration. 10.00 to 4.00 at Moor Hall Studio. Contact [email protected] #bobbybritnell #courses #arttextile #moorhall studio