Jennifer collier

Paper art by Jennifer Collier

What a fabulous day it was at Jennifer Collier's Studio 12 workshop in November making paper clothes! Above is a shot of Jennifer's ki...

I found Jennifer Collier during my further research for artists. I like the quirky style of her work and I found it very interesting, as it involves stitch and small garment creation, however the fabric used is very unique. She uses emptied tea bags containing small samples of stamps, fabric, threads etc. and then waxes them. I started my research by recreating a bib of hers in waxed map and lace. I liked the small brogue style shoes made of paper, so I chose to recreate one of hers using…

Paper things - inspired by Jennifer Collier

Jennifer Collier - Cup I'm a great admirer of Jennifer Collier's work so I was delighted to be able to go to one of her workshops. I was also delighted it was at Hope & Elvis which has a friendly atmosphere, great materials, fabulous lunches, plentiful tea & coffee thanks to Louise Asher, the owner. Hope & Elvis Paper pioneer Jennifer makes her wonderful sculptures from vintage papers and stitch. Her work is original, contemporary and with the papers she chooses, weaves a narrative through…

tea bag dress inspired by jennifer collier

Jennifer Collier wax tea-bag dress

Jennifer Collier

Experimental Samplers Workshop with textile artist Jennifer Collier