about marilyn
Texture and colour are two of my passions and although I have been teaching and working in freehand machining for over 30 years’ I am forever trying new ideas.
I am a very experienced artist & tutor as I specialised in art at teachers college in UK, later at art school I took part 2 City & Guilds diploma specialising in freehand machine embroidery with distinction and teaching in England, S. Africa and Australia.
about my art
Although textiles, my work is sometimes termed ‘mixed media ‘as it can incorporate painting, added fabrics and textural elements along with freehand machining.
For details of workshops, commission and demonstrations please email me at art@marilyntownsend.com.au and see my work on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram

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Visit the gallery page that has all my original artworks as well as prints and cards available for sale.
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