Author: Ruth Singer

This is me advertising the make a monster workshop – and a couple of the samples I made for it. And yes, the doll is not a monster, I know. This month I have run a couple of workshops for young people. In one we made corsages, both fabric and leather ones. It was interesting…

It’s my 32nd birthday day today. (well, Wednesday 7th, depending on when you are reading this). Yes, I know it’s hard to believe I am really a day over 25! I don’t quite know where my 20s went. At least my 30s are going a bit slower so far…It seems like a good time to…

Hi all, Here’s a quick snap of my cushion instructions in today’s Guardian Craft Guide (the whole thing looks interesting and I’m looking forward to reading the rest of it!) back soon

Back again from a couple of days at Bilston. I’ve been enjoying the lovely responses from all sorts of people about my collaboration with Enamore. The first few corsages are now available to view online ready for their London Fashion Week launch!I must say, working in eco-fabrics and in environmentally-aware ways is really paying off.…

Here’s a little update on my own work that is slowly progressing in between the workshops. I’m playing around a lot more with the leaves template, making it into a collar and possibly cuffs of a coat. I’ve also got plans for several more garments and accessories, but they may not all get finished by…

It’s almost the end of the first month of the residency – the first few weeks have flown by. I’m getting into my stride with the workshops (and the travelling) and it all seems to be going well. In the past week or so I have given workshops for several groups. These photos are of…

I’m really pleased to announce this exciting new venture. I have designed a range of corsages for Enamore – a fashion label working in organic and sustainable fabrics. More about the collaboration here. This is one of the samples – the final choices will be up on Enamore’s website in a few days and the…

There are a few places left at this workshop. It’s at the Geffrye Museum in East London in a couple of weeks time, come along and make-along. Adult Workshop: Crafty Cushions Saturday 10 February 2007, 11.00am – 4.00pm. Tickets £25 in advance (includes materials, but not lunch). 020 7739 9893Be inspired by the new period…

Saturday 27 January 11.00am – 3.30pm Come along and meet our resident maker, textile artist Ruth Singer and Make a Monster! Ruth will be in the studio all day to help anyone and everyone make a soft-toy, whether it’s a doll, dog or dalek, whatever you like! Saturday 10 March 11.00am – 3.30pm Our resident…

I’m amazed at how much more relaxed I feel now Top Drawer is done. It was exhausting and stressful but I got such a lot out of it, that I don’t really mind being totally worn out now! Having said that, I’ve been hoping to have a bit of a break afterwards, but not a…