Carol Parker

Information

I am a freelance 3D mixed media artist from Lincolnshire working primarily in participatory arts. My artforms include hand rolled felt, extreme knitting & crochet, willow/figurative/recycled sculpture, papier mache and paper pulp and carnival arts. I have over 12 years experience of working with early years, primary and secondary schools, special schools, secure unit, arts venues, museums & libraries, youth groups, care homes and community groups covering all ages and abilities.    I have completed many creative partnership residencies, facilitated INSET days and mentored artsworkers. I am a bronze/silver arts award adviser. Collaborations with other artists welcome, see knit2getherlincs.wordpress.com.

Website:
http://knit2getherlincs.wordpress.com

Contact

Contact Name:
Carol Parker
Role / Job Title:
Freelance 3D Mixed Media Artist
Address:
68 St. Thomas Road, Spalding, PE11 2XT
Contact Email:
parker0570@aol.com
Telephone:
01775 711883
Mobile:
07771 917882
Website:
http://knit2getherlincs.wordpress.com

News

compensation claim

compensation claim

Thu 6th October, 2011

Just wondering if any other freelance artist has ever had the need to claim for loss of earnings due to an accident?   I'm having problems with providing evidence for work that couldn't be comp.. Read More »

knit2getherlincs on the BBC!

knit2getherlincs on the BBC!

Thu 28th July, 2011

Lincolnshire's knitted Olympic track was on BBC Look North last night....you can catch it on iplayer but be quick! Read More »

Brains!

Brains!

Wed 13th July, 2011

wow! just had the most amazing experience at rufford abbey....a day of emotional intelligence training with neuroscientist liz morris.   Everything now makes perfect sense. Read More »

Blog

knit2getherlincs 2012 touring

Fri 3rd February, 2012

following our successful 2011 project, we have applied for funding to extend and develop the knit2getherlincs project. We want to take the track….and all it’s contributors (not in person unfortunately, but name labels on work!)…to London 2012!! We will … Continue reading →

Beginners knit & crochet

Sat 14th January, 2012

Following our evaluation of the knitted Olympic track project, we identified an ongoing need for knit & crochet tuition to fill the void left by a generation of non passing down of skills. Carol had a great turnout for … Continue reading →

Past Events

Sat 2nd July, 2011

knit2getherlincs @ Beam Festival Lincoln

knit2getherlincs @ Beam Festival Lincoln

10:30am

knit2getherlincs will be yarnbombing the Mayfield Bridge in the centre of Lincoln....come and help us bring some warmth and colour to the riverside!  Look out for our bright red gazebo Read More »

Sat 1st May, 2010

Spalding Flower Parade and Carnival

Spalding Flower Parade and Carnival

12:16am

Culture Core www.culturecore.org are collaborating with Kinetika in London www.kinetika.co.uk to showcase over 60 of their costumes worn by local secondary school students and community group member.. Read More »

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