Exploring Colour through Thread & Paint
A Textile Workshop with Helena Powell
Available spots
Service Description
Exploring Colour through Thread and Paint A Textile Workshop with Helena Powell Date: Tuesday 21 July 2026 Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm Price: £65 per person How do colours change when they sit side by side? How does a palette behave differently when translated from paint to thread? In this hands-on workshop, textile artist Helena Powell invites participants to explore colour through both thread wraps and gouache paint, offering insight into how colour relationships are built, tested and refined within a textile design practice. Drawing on principles of colour theory, proportion and interaction, the session focuses on seeing colour rather than assuming it — questioning warmth, tone, balance and contrast. Participants will experiment with placing colours next to one another, discovering how subtle shifts can dramatically alter the overall feel of a palette. Helena will also share elements of her own working process, including how she develops colour ideas across digital, painted and textile-based studies. The workshop is structured to be accessible and exploratory, making it ideal for those new to textile design, while also offering valuable space for experienced textile artists and designers to slow down, revisit fundamentals and develop more intentional colour decisions within their practice. No previous textile experience is required — just curiosity and a willingness to experiment. Suitable for: Beginners, artists, designers, textile practitioners and curious colour-lovers at any stage You will leave with: – A series of painted and thread-based colour studies – A deeper understanding of colour interaction across materials – Practical tools to inform future textile or creative work Refreshments: Tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits provided. Please bring a packed lunch. What to wear: Comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting paint on, or an apron. Access: Please note this workshop takes place in the upper gallery, which is not wheelchair accessible. We apologise for any inconvenience. Max. 8 spaces All materials will be provided. Places are limited — advance booking is essential.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy Course Bookings: • Places on our courses are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis upon receipt of payment. • Submitting an application form without payment does not reserve a place on the course. • To guarantee a place, all applicants must pay in full after submitting their form. Refunds and Cancellations: • Cancellations up to 7 days before the course start date: Participants may cancel and receive a refund, subject to a £25 cancellation fee. • Cancellations within 72 hours of the course start date: Refunds will not be issued. • Non-attendance: No refunds will be provided for students who do not attend due to illness, personal commitments, or professional obligations. Course Changes or Cancellations by Mill Tye Gallery: • Mill Tye Gallery reserves the right to cancel or amend courses due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, participants will be offered an alternative date or a full refund. Access: • Workshops take place in the upper gallery, which is not wheelchair accessible. • If you have any physical disabilities or special learning needs, please notify us in advance by emailing milltye@icloud.com or calling 01787 376796, and we will do our best to accommodate you. Safety: • Prohibited items: Aerosol fixative sprays, smoking, mobile phones, radios, and personal stereos are not permitted during workshops. • Personal belongings: Participants are responsible for their belongings at all times. The gallery cannot accept liability for loss or damage to personal items. • Participants must take all work and belongings with them at the end of the class. Disclaimer: • The information in this policy is accurate at the time of publication. Mill Tye Gallery reserves the right to update or amend these terms as needed. For any questions or issues, please contact us at milltye@icloud.com or call 01787 376796
Contact Details
Cornard Mills, Mill Tye, Great Cornard, Sudbury CO10 0GW, UK
+ 01787 376796
milltye@icloud.com