RESUME
Textile Art - Joy Nichols 2020
I was born in Perth Western Australia. In the last 20
years I have participated in various workshops from where I have gained
experience in working with textiles and free hand machine embroidery.
When I was young, my Mother was always stitching,
and using her sewing machine.
By completing drafting courses, I felt qualified to
make my own suits and gowns. My first sewing machine was a Singer, which I
still have, but use Bernina now because it handles textured and thicker fabrics
better.
Since 2000-2018, I was a member of the Embroiderers
Guild of Western Australia and have completed Foundations of Embroidery. Even
though this was a lot to do with hand embroidery techniques, I have been able
to apply these to my contemporary work.
As I enjoy textile and art, I am also a member of a
contemporary textile group, previously a member of the Bayswater art society.
About July 2010, I started a group, Thread Magic group within the Embroiderers Guild.
I was able to share my skills, teaching them textile art techniques, manipulating
fabric and free hand machine embroidery. This group meets north of the river
and the group has grown to 16 members and is flourishing. Over the last 8 years,
I have won awards within the art society for my work and have entered my work
in various exhibitions.
It is rewarding to share with others techniques in
basic design, using colours, textiles, and get the best from our sewing
machines and to encourage others to complete their projects.
