Talks and Workshops

I am based in Great Grimsby, N E Lincolnshire,Uk. Please contact me for costs

TALKS

A digital presentation usually one hour in length + Q&A at end

I am not taking bookings for standalone talks at this time. However, I am happy to give talks together with workshop bookings.

Woman with a Fish (updated each year)
This talk is an introduction to myself and my work and includes
How I eventually became a Textile artist
Where I find my inspiration
A look at my recent work

People & their Stories (updated each year) which will include
A short introduction to myself and my work (ideas and techniques used)
How I combine images to convey ideas, thoughts and memories
An in depth look at some individual pieces and the stories behind them

photos below – work by Sue Stone

CURRENT WORKSHOPS

Illustrative Appliqué & Hand Stitch Portraits – An Introduction to portraits – 3 to 5 day workshop

People & their Stories – hand stitch or hand / machine stitch – 3 to 5 Day Workshop

DETAILS OF WORKSHOP CONTENT

People & their Stories – 2/5 day workshop

A Focus on the Narrative The aim of the workshop is to encourage exploration and experimentation. You will explore different ways to tell your own story using images and anecdotes. These elements will help convey ideas, thoughts, and memories. This workshop will focus on the narrative by looking at the different ways of working figuratively from the from the substantial and serious to the light-hearted and whimsical

During the workshop you will start a piece of work using your own drawings or photographs as inspiration. You also have the option to add text and narrative elements. A guide to choosing a starting image will be provided.

Hand stitch or hand / machine stitch

Suitable for all abilities.

By the end of the workshop, participants will start a piece of work. They will continue to work on it at home.

Workshop 2 • Illustrative Hand Stitch & Appliqué Portraits • An Introduction to portraits – 2 to 5 day workshop

Participants will learn how to create a portrait. They can use either their own drawings or a photograph or illustration. The method involves using simple hand techniques and appliqué. This workshop requires the participants to bring either their own drawings or photographs. A Guide to choosing a starting image will be provided.

Pictures from my April 2025 weekend workshop at Beth Morris workshops, Cardiff

Work by my talented students some of which travelled a long way! (USA & Netherlands)

Endorsement from Maiwa School of Textiles, Canada

Comments from ‘Every Picture Tells a Story’ workshops

This was a great class and I look forward to progressing in your online course. You have a special way teaching, making us all feel comfortable with our own ideas and gently adding those pearls of wisdom!

Jeanne – 3 day ‘Every picture Tells a Story’ – Hudson Valley Workshops

This was a wonderful experience and I learned so much. I so appreciated how generous and giving you were of your expertise. You have an amazing intuitive sense about each person in the class and how to support each of us. That skill and excellent listening skills make for a wonderful teacher.

Priscilla – 3 day ‘Every Picture Tells a Story’ – Hudson Valley workshops

This has been a wonderful learning experience. Your generosity in sharing your insight and techniques and patience in explaining the same concepts more than once help all of us on the receiving end. I also appreciate the quality of your ‘slide’ presentations. They were well organised and developed with beautiful photographs. But best of all was your informative discussions and presentation and your accommodation of each of our unique needs. I much appreciated your calm demeanour and countenance. Thank you.

Elizabeth – 3 day ‘Every Picture Tells a Story’ – Hudson Valley workshops

Comments from ‘Hand Stitch and Appliqué Portraits’

I really enjoyed the workshop and loved learning the tissue transfer method. I really like it when the piece talks so directly to you and tells you what it wants to be. Great – beautifully paced & good balance between instruction & inspiration
What I really wanted to say, though, is that I think you are possibly the single most patient teacher I have ever had.
Ann – one day Appliqué and Hand Stitch Portraits – Selvedge

Many, many thanks for such a fun workshop. We really benefited from all your ideas and experience!

“Wonderful Day. Workshop was great and inspirational. Itching to get home to carry on! ”

“A really enjoyable workshop. Certainly made one think. Thank you Sue. Great to see & touch your super work”
Comments from Lutterworth EG

“Amazing and inspirational! Learned loads of new techniques. Thank you.”

“Fantastic day. Thankyou. You were very generous in sharing your skills. I learnt loads and have come away with lots of ideas.”

“Brilliant day. Thank you for your encouragement and for passing on your fantastic skills”
Comments from TX workshop, Cheshire