For 2009 it was decided that the theme for these sessions would be Local Heritage to include Canal Barge Painting Designs, the Weaving Industry, Coalmining and Seaside Saucy Postcards.
The first of the sessions was Barge painted designs – using stencils and print blocks which could be made by the members – based on the bright, bold colourful designs seen on canal barges.
The outcome of this session was to create a design and make a bag (like the bags used to feed the horses who used to pull the boats); a small purse or a ‘dolly’ bag.
Getting ready to paint and print!!
Bags with printed design on calico
Bag with stencilled design on calico
Look out for more of these sessions – the next one will be Weaving.
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