Mark-Making Workshop

* This event is for Loughborough University students only *

Join our arts worker Gussi Philippou for a fun and relaxing mark-making session, suitable for all ability levels.

During the session Gussi will help you explore flow theory through drawing and stitching, with guided mark-making using ink, acrylic, charcoal, and various tools. There will also be the opportunity to work with embroidery. You will benefit from the calming effects of steady focus and working with the hand.

A hot drink and slice of cake will be provided free of charge to all participants!

This workshop is part of a collaboration between Loughborough University and Loughborough Wellbeing Centre, providing events in the town centre for students who do not live on campus.

I trained in multi-media textiles at Loughborough University, specialising in print with embroidery. Following this I spent time working as a knitted accessories designer for a fashion supplier for a few years. In 2017 I decided to undertake an MA, where I focused on using textiles as a trigger for reminiscence and emotional memory. I ran workshops for people living with Dementia, to examine the effect textiles processes could have, which I translated into visual textiles samples that embodied my research. Currently I am completing a PhD at Loughborough University, as well as working as a freelance embroidery designer for Alexander McQueen, a visiting university tutor.

My personal research explores using textiles techniques as an intervention for participants living with dementia. Research will measure the potential of participatory textiles-based workshops to improve cognition, psychosocial well-being, behaviour, and quality of life in the people participating in the workshops.

Loughborough Wellbeing Centre provides a safe, supportive and welcoming place for the people of Loughborough to go to for the benefit of their mental health and wellbeing. They run regular free drop-in sessions which are open to adults aged 18+ and students are very welcome to attend these sessions.

Find out more about Loughborough Wellbeing Centre

There is step free access into the building and an accessible toilet.

If you have any access requirements or anything you would like us to be aware of when running the event, please let us know via the booking form or email [email protected] in advance of booking and we will do our best to accommodate them.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Loughborough Wellbeing Centre, 63 Woodgate, Loughborough, United Kingdom