L a u r a  E a r l e y
Art Educator | Visual Artist.

Weaving

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Laura graduated from the National College of Art and Design in 2015 with a BA Hons Degree in Textile Design.

In 2018 Laura took part in a one-to-one weaving technician course at Ballytoughey Loom on the secluded island of Clare Island with well-known weave artist Beth Moran.

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The course gave Laura an opportunity to explore deeper into the setting up process of weaving and the preparation needed to visualise a project. Laura worked with natural dyes using different plants and foods to dye yarns and fabrics. Laura created several weaves on a professional loom and shadowed Beth as she created weaves in her prestigious studio and workshop.

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As an artist, Laura combines all of her experience in textiles to produce contemporary woven pieces, usually made on handmade frames, while experimenting with chunky and alternative yarns.

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