Crafts CouncilDirectoryDarren Ball Textile ArtistTextile ArtistCarmarthenshire, WalesTextilesKnittingEmbroideryWebsiteE-mailInstagramAboutInfoNewsSustainabilityDarren trained in Fashion Textiles, specializing in hand knit. He taught himself free machine embroidery whilst teaching art and textiles in secondary and further education. He now focusses on his machine embroidery producing framed, bespoke embroideries from his home in Wales. Darren uses applique and machine embroidery to illustrate personal narratives or ideas, inspired by memorabilia or his collection of vintage ‘Stitchcraft’ knitting and embroidery magazines. Focus:Free machine embroideryCV:Download documentGreat Northern Contemporary Craft Fair17-20 OctDarren will be showing with Design Nation-Sustainability & Ethical Practice in 'What Is Precious'Darren works with vintage and repurposed fabrics which he has collected over several years, these create a found palette of colour. The bespoke nature of his work is emphasized by his use of vintage handkerchiefs in combination with his unique knitting skills to create his pieces.AboutDarren trained in Fashion Textiles, specializing in hand knit. He taught himself free machine embroidery whilst teaching art and textiles in secondary and further education. He now focusses on his machine embroidery producing framed, bespoke embroideries from his home in Wales. Darren uses applique and machine embroidery to illustrate personal narratives or ideas, inspired by memorabilia or his collection of vintage ‘Stitchcraft’ knitting and embroidery magazines. InfoFocus:Free machine embroideryCV:Download documentNewsGreat Northern Contemporary Craft Fair17-20 OctDarren will be showing with Design Nation-Sustainability & Ethical Practice in 'What Is Precious'SustainabilityDarren works with vintage and repurposed fabrics which he has collected over several years, these create a found palette of colour. The bespoke nature of his work is emphasized by his use of vintage handkerchiefs in combination with his unique knitting skills to create his pieces.WebsiteE-mailInstagramProjectBespoke FramingProjectTextile NarrativesProjectLadies & GentlemenProjectBrighton BelleProjectLes FleursProjectLégumes
Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair17-20 OctDarren will be showing with Design Nation-Sustainability & Ethical Practice in 'What Is Precious'
Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair17-20 OctDarren will be showing with Design Nation-Sustainability & Ethical Practice in 'What Is Precious'