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Drusilla Cole - about me

I have spent the majority of my working life teaching for the University of The Arts, London - primarily on the BA ( Hons) Surface Design course at the London College of Printing or London College of Communication as it is now known, plus for the last 12 years I was a tutor on the MA Design Studies course at Central St. Martins. I took early retirement in 2009.

My inspiration tends to be from places or people that have an emotional effect on me.  For instance, I was very moved by the book and film ' Touching The Void' which documents the traumatic adventures of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates when they attempted to climb Siula Grande Mountain in Peru. I created some collagraphs based on elements of their story.

Textiles have been part of my life for a long time - and I dye and paint or screen-print my original designs onto 100% silk georgette to create fabulous floaty scarves. These designs are inspired by vintage ceramics.

I have published four books to date:-
'1000 Patterns', published by A & C Black 2003
'Patterns, New Surface Design', published by Laurence King 2006
'Textiles Now',published by Laurence King 2007
'The Pattern Sourcebook', published by Laurence King 2009

Since moving to a busy small town in South Shropshire, I have found time to explore and enjoy printmaking, natural dyeing and knitting and lately I have enjoyed revisiting and expoloring polymer clay.

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  1. bea delbard avatar
    bea delbard Dec 18, 2010

    Hello,

    I regret it is not possible now to find “1000 patterns” in French edition. It was published by dessain & tolra . I spent a long time in a library to dream with all the patterns. they were so nice…

    thanks and I hope there will a new edition

    Bea

  2. Dru Cole avatar
    Dru Cole Dec 19, 2010

    Thanks Bea
    It is unlikely that another edition will be printed now. However my other books are published in French - so maybe one of those would do for you instead?
    Best wishes

    Drusilla

  3. Liane de Selys avatar
    Liane de Selys Jun 10, 2011

    Hi Dru, This is Liane. I graduated from the BA Surface design class in 2002. I am participating in Artsmart (1st & 2nd of July) and wanted to make contact!
    I have been living in India for the past 6 years, and working in the textiles industry there. My colleague and I have recently started an accessory brand called JOLI (we also do consulting/agent work for european company who want to produce in India) and will be showing our first collection of bags and scarves at Artsmart.
    It would be great if you could come by if you are free. I have been buying a few of your books, which are great inspirations!
    Also, wanted to contact Ian Wilmott to invite him also.
    Well, I am looking forward to be back in London and hope to meet you.
    All the best, Liane