Shree Textile Art
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Innovative Textile Artwork,
Engaging Workshops,
Unique Products,
.. and happy clients,
About Shree
Shree (Shraddha) Desai is a Textile Designer & Textile Art Workshop leader. After studying for MA in Textile Design from the National Institute of Design in India, She established her own textile production business, Kalarshi, creating bespoke art pieces for a range of clients as well as hosting independent exhibitions.
She experiments with the construction of fabric to create unique artworks – achieved by altering the fabric texture, colours and designs. Working with textured yarn, unconventional materials and various dying and weaving techniques, she creates fabrics that are truly innovative.
Shree is now an active member of the Herts Visual Arts forum in Hertfordshire and is passionate about teaching, running a variety of textile based workshops for adults and children including – Tie & dye, Silk painting, Batik, Weaving, and Block printing.
Testimonials
Really enjoyed the Batik workshop. Thank you Shree for your pateint instructions and help. Very happy with my end result.
6 May 2023 | Batik
Fabulous 2 1/2 hours - Shree helped me produce something I am proud to show off ! I will enjoy my kingfisher and dragenfly.
6 May 2023 | Batik
So much fun Really loved the session.
9 May 2024 | Batik
Thank you for lovely lesson. Looking forward to do Batik Painting next time. Turning my piece in to a paperweights.
10 May 2024 | Silk Painting
Very informative. Would like to know more.
15 Mar 2024 | Batik
Did a Batik workshop for the first time. Shree was very helpful and informative
10 May 2024 | Batik
Not at all what I excpected. What a surprise, Fab well worth it.
9 May 2024 | Batik
This was a lovely, creative experience. Thank you so much. Very clear instructions and I was very happy with the work I made.
6 May 2023 | Batik
Today's class was really funand relaxing. Shree was patient and helpful. My mum and I both loved it.
6 May 2023 | Batik
This was a fabulous workshop, very relaxing. It was very nice that we could take our time and not be rushed. I would love to do Silk Painting another time.
11 May 2024 | Batik
Throughly enjoable workshop. Look forward to doing more. Shree is a lovely teacher.
10 May 2024 | Batik
Love these workshops! Always so much fun and creativity
10 May 2024
Workshops
Silk Painting
Discover how to paint freely onto silk by using resist mediums on stretched silk.
Materials included
Silk Scarf
Silk Paints
Brushes
Wooden Frame
Gutta
Macrame
Discover macramé and the art of using knotting to create elegant plant pot holders, light pulls, jewellery using decorative knots
Materials included
Macrame Threads
Wooden Beads
Wooden Rings
Batik
Learn how to apply wax and dye to make beautiful patterns with this ancient resist dying technique
Materials included
Wax
Wax heater
Brushes
100% Cotton Fabric
Natural Fabric Dye
Wooden frame
Weaving
Learn to weave using your loom, tools and materials to create handwoven textiles
Materials included
weaving frame
various threads
Weaving tools
Block Printing
Learn the age old process of block printing used for printing patterns onto textiles using hand carved wooden blocks
Materials included
Tote bags or cotton fabric
Various Blocks
Fabric paints
Paint applicator
Gallery
Textile Club
Join our local textile club open to all ages and levels. We are a group of textile art enthusiats always looking to welcome those who share our passion.
The workshops will all be led by experienced artists who will be able to guide you through intermediate and advanced level textile techniques. These workshops are ideal for those who want to go beyond the basic introductory workshops. At the end of the year all students will also get the chance to exhibit their work in an exhibition.
To join, please email us or send a message via our contact form and we will get back to you.
Membership includes:
- 8 Full day workshops
- 2 Guest Textile Artist workshops and talks
- Members annual exhibition
- Annual socials
- Welcome gift
Annual price: £475
Events
Shree thread art has been exhibiting artwork since past 10 years. In the beginning it started with Batik artwork exhibitions in North London.
Past
Folk by the Oak 2024
Hatfield Park, Herts
21 Jul 2024
Living Crafts: 50th Anniversary
Hatfield House
12 May 2024
Spring Sewing and craft show
NEC Birmingham
14 Mar 2024
Winter Sewing and craft show
NEC Birmingham
31 Oct 2023
Folk by the Oak Festival
Hatfield Park
16 Jul 2023
Living Crafts 2023
Hatfield House
5 May 2023
Spring Sewing and craft show
NEC Birmingham
18 Mar 2023
Folk by the Oak Festival
Hatfield Park
17 Jul 2022
Living Crafts 2022
Hatfield House
5 May 2022
Harpenden Arts Club Annual Exhibition
1 May 2022
Open Exhibition
The Workhouse, Dunstable
29 Apr 2022
Open Studio
Harpenden
18 Sept 2021
Colour Ways Exhibition
The Workhouse, Dunstable
1 May 2021
Open Exhibition
Arts Depot, London
16 Aug 2018
Talented art fair
Old Truman Brewery, London
2 Mar 2018
Batik Exhibition
Stanmore Library, London
17 May 2017
Batik and Threadwork Exhibition
Arts Depot, London
21 May 2015