Two long weekends of Open Studios
:
24-26 MAY and 30 MAY-1 JUNE : 11am to 5pm daily
Sarah Whittle
Fibre Artist
I'm a fibre artist and hand spinner creating unique artisan handspun yarns and art yarns, hand dyed spinning fibres and woven and knitted textiles. I'm passionate about preserving traditional spinning techniques while infusing my work with a touch of contemporary flair.
I have a background in embroidery and gained a BA (hons) Embroidery degree at Manchester Metropolitan University. I am a published author of 'The Needlecraft Stitch Directory' and my work has been featured in various needlecraft / textile publications.
My current work melds all of the techniques I have learnt over the years to create unique artworks and wearable art inspired by nature and my love of the sea. I love texture and colour and I am inspired by the rugged landscape of West Cornwall.
Some of the techniques I use include, hand spinning, weaving, hand dyeing using natural plant dyes, acid dyes and indigo dyeing, hand embroidery, felt making and knitting.
I sell a range of handspun art yarns, spinning fibres, spinning equipment, woven scarves and artworks under the name Penberth Yarns and these will be availble to purchase during the open studios event. I am also happy to demonstrate hand spinning techniques and you will be able to have a go at weaving or spinning.
Studio 265
chynoy
penberth valley
st buryan
penzance
TR19 6HH
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Studio information
From Penzance
Take the A30 out of Penzance heading towards Land's End. Take the B3283, signposted St Buryan and Porthcurno. Drive through St Buryan village until you reach the top of St Buryan Hill with a view of the sea. Drive down the hill until to reach the bottom of the valley, cross the small bridge and my garden studio is located on the left at Chynoy Cottage, set back from the road. Parking is available on the right hand side in the layby.
From Land's End
Take the B3315 at Trevescan next to the camp site and follow the road to Polgigga where you will see swans and ducks, follow the road round the left corner heading towards Trethewey, continue past the turning for Porthcurno on the right until you reach Treen, continue down the hill and my garden studio is located on the right at Chynoy Cottage, set back from the road. Parking is available on the left hand side in the layby.
Once parked, cross the road to Chynoy Cottage and walk up the public footpath through to the cottage garden and my garden studio.
My studio is situated in my cottage garden and parking for 3 cars is available across the road in the layby. There is further paking at Treen village with toilet facilities. There is a short walk up the drive which is a public footpath and continues through the garden. The path is suitable for pushchairs but unsuitable for wheelchairs.
Studio will be open from March onwards by appointment only.
Step-free access
Family friendly
Further information
"This fiber is so beautiful I had to take my current project off my wheel just to start spinning this! I've already spun the 1st of 6 rolags up and I'm enchanted. It really reminds me of the waves off of Florida's Gulf coast. That greenish blue with white waves caps and the flash of sun off the sea. Just a gorgeous blend!" Sarah Miller
"Squishy, woolly loveliness, these braids have beautiful depth & tone variations and the colours are nicely saturated. I'm looking forward to felting with these." Ann-Marie
