Dionne Swift - Artist

Dionne Swift - Artist An internationally exhibiting Artist running workshops and retreats in UK, Abruzzo, Italy and beyond I sew with energy, speed and vitality.

I am intrigued by a certain energy in a space or composition - be it an urban or rural landscape, I can be caught by a block of colour, a particular structure, a subtle shadow, a sense of place or unspoken energy. Several years ago when I moved into a new studio my work took a particular turn to a more painterly direction. Since then I’ve focused my time, drawing the landscape then exploring stitch and thread qualities as a drawing medium. I race and run away with myself losing hours in front of my machine. I mix colour on the surface of the cloth - I like to think of it as tactile pointillism : blending thread colours and tones as the stitches entwine. Often I’ll build up multiple layers of thread giving a dense matted surface where the cloth has been smothered and stitches command attention. I want to offer energetic and intense embroidery that challenges traditional parameters

Award winning Textile Artist: Dionne Swift is a graduate of Goldsmith’s College, she has a Masters in Textiles from UCE, Birmingham and has over 26 years of creative practice experience. Now based in Holmfirth, Yorkshire, she exhibits and tutors internationally.

Yesterday’s beach finds 💎
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Yesterday’s beach finds 💎

🫶 Abruzzo
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🫶 Abruzzo

From Clay to Cup : Dall’argilla alla TazzaCristina Maggiori 03 Oct 2026, 10:00 – 13:00Studio Casa Rondine, 66032 Castel ...
30/09/2026

From Clay to Cup : Dall’argilla alla Tazza
Cristina Maggiori
03 Oct 2026, 10:00 – 13:00
Studio Casa Rondine, 66032 Castel Frentano.
After a brief introduction to the fundamentals of ceramics, we will move on to the practical side, shaping a white clay mug together using the pinch pot technique.

Everyone can make their piece unique by experimenting with carvings, impressions, and patterns, and then finish it off with color, painting it in their own personal style.

A creative workshop to discover clay through hands-on experience and give shape, texture, and color to your own mug.
DALL’ARGILLA ALLA TAZZA

Dopo una breve introduzione teorica sui fondamenti della ceramica, passeremo alla pratica, modellando insieme una tazza in argilla bianca con la tecnica del pizzicato.

Ognuno potrà renderla unica sperimentando con incisioni, impressioni e pattern, per poi completarla con il colore, dipingendola secondo il proprio stile.

Un laboratorio creativo per scoprire l’argilla attraverso le mani e dare forma, texture e colore alla propria tazza. 🤍

The workshop is suitable for all experience levels, from complete beginners to those wishing to develop their existing skills. Individual tuition ensures everyone can work at their own pace.

The studio is fully air-conditioned/heated, providing a comfortable creative space even during the warm summer or fresher months.

50 euros per person inc. coffee and cake

Can’t make this date? Private workshops for individuals and small groups are also available by appointment. Please get in touch to arrange a date.

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Castel Frentano
Holmfirth
66032

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