River Weaving 

"I take pattern and forms found in nature and abstract them to create mixed media installation pieces using man made objects which are found on coastlines and in waterways.”Camilla Brendon is an installation artist who works using largely found, foraged and donated materials. Coming from a painting background bold colour and striking forms are characteristic to her practice.Coast is an ongoing project, (est 2017), that explores oceans and waterways. Work made in the project is intended to improve ocean literacy and spark dialogue around wider ocean issues in the global community.Coast combines art, activism, science and education to produce work which is interdisciplinary. During the project Brendon has collaborated with marine biologists, plastics researchers and water maintenance groups. Projects within Coast include mixed age art/science workshops, talks, artwork being showcased at a variety of venues and events, spanning far outside the gallery space and into public spaces, science spaces, educational settings and political conferences.By creating bold and enticing work from reused and recycled man made objects Brendon captures the attention of wide audiences. The work often mimics natural, water based things which are threatened by contemporary society, like mussels clinging to rugged rocks or phytoplankton in the wide, cold atlantic ocean.

Camilla Brendon

This is an art workshop lead collaboratively by textile artist Rachna Garodia and installation artist and activist Camilla Brendon.
The artists will lead a river walk, encouraging the participants to physically interact with the river and river bed gathering items that they find interesting. We will look at environmental issues faced by the Thames and water systems as a whole, with a focus on plastics, to enable a greater understanding of why plastics and other pollutants are damaging for the ecosystem as a whole.
Coming back to the art studio at the Re:Centre there will be an introduction to weaving. Participants will have an opportunity to mindfully weave with their gathered materials along with yarns prepared from recycled fabrics and plastic provided by the artists, (driftwood, plastic pieces, ropes, straws, shells etc). There will be a chance for people to explore materials and techniques in an informal fun atmosphere. Tea and biscuits will be provided along with all materials.
Important
The walk will begin at Re:Centre where the participants will meet at 11am. Wellington boots, litter pickers and other essential equipment will be supplied. All weaving materials will be provided. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather, including socks.
Accessibility
The river bed walk involves using steps to climbing a small wall and walking on the Thames bed. The workshop will be held on the first floor and there is no lift access.
Part of Totally Thames 2019 that runs from 1-30 September www.<A HREF="http://totallythames.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">totallythames.org</A>
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