Recent experiments with avocado (made from kitchen waste), madder & marigold dyes

By combining different mordants with the dyes I have been able to create many colours from just three dye pots

The mordants I used I make myself. Iron mordant is made by leaving rusty metal (nails etc) in a vinegar and water solution for a week or so. Copper mordant (which is a beautiful pale blue colour) is made the same way but with small pieces of copper pipe. As a trainee plumber these are readily available - perks of the job!

I am so looking forward to making some planters and other homewares with these beautiful colours. I've added some of my pieces that are available on my Etsy Shop below

  I am delighted to say my knitted planters are currently available at Etica Boutique, Salisbury 

Alternatively, I am happy to 'knit to order' with your requests for specific colours and sizes. Email me to order biltonhr@aol.com or DM me on Instagram @harrietbilton

Sustainable Knitted Planters

 These knitted planters are available at

Salisbury Art Scene art fair

on

Thursday 3rd December

12 - 7pm

Alternatively email me to order biltonhr@aol.com

Follow me on Instagram @harriet_bilton

Bamboo yarn dyed with hand made natural dye made from onion skins

Bamboo yarn dyed with hand made natural dye made from onion skins and indigo

Bamboo yarn dip dyed with hand made natural dye made from indigo

Bamboo yarn dyed with hand made natural dye made from buddleia

Bamboo yarn dyed with hand made natural dye made from acorn 'hats'



These knitted planters are available at
Salisbury Art Scene art fair
on
Thursday 3rd December
12 - 7pm

Alternatively email me to order biltonhr@aol.com
Follow me on Instagram @harriet_bilton

New Knitted Planter

I have just finished this purple and dip-dyed blue knitted planter

Made from sustainable bamboo yarn & acrylic yarn - available from my Etsy Shop

New Etsy Shop OPEN

www.etsy.com/shop/harrietbilton

Have a look at my new shop 

Handmade knitted items are available

I dye bamboo yarn using natural dyes that I make myself from nettles, dandelions and other things I forage for. 

I absolutely love the random striped patterns that are created from dipping the yarn balls into my dye pots. 

Great gifts for houseplant lovers!

Check out my new shop

Workshops at Fisherton Mill, Salisbury

Journaling & Zine Making

Wed 25th March 6:00pm - 8:00pm - £35

Sat 28th March 10.30am - 1.00pm - £45

 

Main Gallery, 1st Floor, Fisherton Mill, 108 Fisherton St, Salisbury SP2 7QY 

During these workshops you will learn the imaginative art of zine making by combining journaling techniques with mixed media processes within a relaxed workshop environment, with qualified teacher & artist Harriet Bilton. You will start by understanding the basics of how to layer and create interesting pages based on your choice of topic before, moving on constructing the book using simple stitching to bind your book. By the end of the session you will have crafted your own unique zine with lots of guidance and materials to choose from.

There will be no more than 8 people per workshop to ensure everyone has lots of one to one tuition.

All materials are provided, including a zine kit which you will use during the workshop and be able to take home to continue creating! It includes a date stamp with ink pad, glue, scissors, masking tape, selection of collage material, old postcards, pencil & pen. These packs will also be available to buy at a cost of £10 each (cash please) - they make perfect gifts for creative friends & family members you think would like to try out zine making.

Price of the workshop includes a starter kit of a date stamp with ink pad, glue, scissors, masking tape, selection of collage material, old postcards, pencil & pen.

To Book: please contact Harriet directly by emailing biltonhr@aol.com 

Zine Makes

After a long period of time without any inspiration, or drive to create new work, I have found it in the most unassuming of places …. my cat Olive.



I wanted to challenge myself into making series' of pieces to form a narrative, by combining the collage and print making techniques I have previously developed. 

Initially, this led me to create a couple of zines based on the adventures of 'The Standard Tabby'. These were made solely for my own amusement however as they proved popular with others too it prompted me to develop a new series, which I am currently working on is entitled 'Kib Kitchen'. The illustrated story follows the fictional romance between two 'starred-cross-lovers' of the feline world.