EVENTS
Eliza Glapinska
18th June – 21st June 2024
Summer Wardrobe Alterations & Repairs
Presentation Costumes & Portfolio by Arte Rachel at Enterprise House, Bishop’s Castle, SY9 5AQ
www.arterachel.co.uk
www.elizaglapinska.com
14th – 16th June 2024 Fri to Sat 10am to 5pm
Textile Fine Art Costume & Installation Eliza Glapinska Studio/Workshops Presentation at 12 Corricks Rise, Bishop’s Castle, SY9 5BB @ Bishops Castle Open Studios 2024
A weekend of artists’ open studios an artisan shops in and around Bishop’s Castle.
Costume Construction & Design
14th May 2024 at 7.30 pm, at Camlad Barns, SY9 5JL
Hosted by Maidstone Womens Institute
26th February – 1st March 2023
Spring Wardrobe Alterations & Repairs
Presentation Costumes & Portfolio by Arte Rachel
at Enterprise House, Bishop’s Castle, SY9 5AQ
2nd October – 6th October 2023
Winter Wardrobe Alterations & Repairs
Presentation Costumes & Portfolio by Arte Rachel
at Enterprise House, Bishop’s Castle, SY9 5AQ
Eliza Glapinska
Exhibitions
Tuesday 11th July 2023
Clun, Shropshire “Sometimes On Saturday”
Presentation and Talk on Costumes & Portfolio in Textile Work in Beautiful Clun Valley, Shropshire.
2013 – 2017
MA Contemporary Art Craft HCA Hereford College of Arts UK, Project Women’s Right World – Costume – Construction – Design
I developed a body of work which was with theatrical in it’s visual impact and skilful in it’s design. This creative concept was a powerful construction and powerful in it’s political message. I exhibited a costume art installation, theatrical display and performance.
Skills: Embroidery – Costume Design – Pattern Making – Prototyping – (Textile Design).
2013
Ludlow Tourist Centre “Past Present Future” Exhibition by Eliza Glapinska.
Ludlow Assembly Room “Past Present Future” & Artist Talk/Dissertation 2012.
Shrewsbury College of Art & Technology “Past Present Future” Presentation of Dissertation 2012 & Artist Talk for Student from Foundation Degree Contemporary Art.
2012
Telford, College GCES group, Presentation sculpture “Cameron”, “Celebration Stories & Passions of Life”, by Rachel Matusiewicz and Eliza Glapinska.
Measham by Birmingham, workshop with local communities Polish and English people with broken languages barrier, Presentation elements of Polish folk culture from XVII century, from Lowicz region in central Poland, Art & Craft, DVD.
Measham Festival by Birmingham, Presentation of Polish Folk Costume from XVII century, workshop Art & Textile.
Shrewsbury, St. Mary’s Church, “Sixty Glorious Years”, “By Emigrant Eye” by Eliza Glapinska, Textile Competition.
Ludlow, College GCSE group, Presentation “Past Present Future”/Dissertation in progress.
Hereford Folly Lane, “In Progress…” – Fine Art Group Exhibition.
2011
Welshpool, Pop – Up Gallery, “Cycling Around Life” by Eliza Glapinska, Student and Teacher, Group Exhibition.
Festival in Measham near Birmingham, presentation of Polish Folk Costume/workshop Art & Textile.
Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, performance college “The Tempest”, by William Shakespeare, costume and make-up design/made for all production.
Welshpool, Textile Gallery Exhibition, Textiles, Mixed Media and Photography by Wendy Riddick and Eliza Glapinska.
Shrewsbury, St. Mary’s Church, Textile Design Competition 2011, “Celebration”, “Celebration Stories & Passions of Life”, Cameron, by Eliza Glapinska, Textile Competition.
Oswestry, Willow Gallery, “Celebration Stories & Passions of Life”, “Cameron”, by Eliza Glapinska, Group Exhibition.
2010
College Shrewsbury, Performance Art, “Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, Costume for Character Ghost.
St. Julian’s Church, Shrewsbury, “Women of the Past Today”
“Wedding & Funeral”, Solo Exhibition.
The Hive Gallery, Shrewsbury “Absence as Presence”, Group Exhibition.
Lucroft Guesthouse, Shrewsbury, Photography Solo Exhibition.
Country Show, Shrewsbury, makeover, presentation costumes for the college production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, “Christmas Carol” as a part of the college’s exhibition.
The Quarry Park Shrewsbury, presentation costumes for the college production, performance of Shakespeare “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”.
The Bear Steps Gallery, Shrewsbury, “Past & Present & Natural Selection” on Exhibition of Textile Mixed Media and Photography by Wendy Riddick and Eliza Glapinska.
Shrewsbury, St. Mary’s Church, Textile Design Competition 2010, “The Element”, “The Transience of Life as Four Seasons Pass” by Eliza Glapinska, Textile Competition.
Education
2017 Master of Art in Contemporary Crafts
2012 – 2013 Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Top-Up in Fine Art HCA Hereford College of Arts, UK
2012 – NCFE Level 1 Award in Creative Craft UK
2009 – 2012 Contemporary Art Practice/University of Staffordshire UK
1996 – Studio and School of Visage, Make-Up, Stylisation Poland
1996 – Dress designer course, National Chamber of Fashion Poland
1989 -1992 Technical College of Clothing in Lodz, Poland
1986 -1989 Tailor School in Lodz, Poland
Employment
1986 – 1989 ”Emory” tailor’s shop; position-tailor (sewing uniforms for Army) Poland
1992 – 1996 ”Mag-WA” Clothes production; position-manager Poland
1996 – 1997 ”Pierre Cardin” Company; position-dress designer Poland
1997 – 1998 Clothing College in Lodz; position-lecturer Poland
1998 – 2000 ”Hexaline” Clothing Company; position-dress designer Poland
2000 – current date ”Arte Rachel” Costume – Construction – Designer Poland/UK
Arte Rachel
I am Eliza Glapinska, a Textiles Specialist, Theatrical Costume Maker with expertise in Costume Construction Design. I provide bespoke Tailoring, Dressmaking, Re-design & Alterations, Specialising in Heavy Tailoring, Vintage Clothes and Costume Construction Design.
I work with all gender types and sizes. My background gives gives me a unique understanding of body and fabric movements, allowing me to create clothing that’s not only comfortable and suited to your specific requirements, but also visually stunning, complimenting your shape and making you feel as good as you look.
I have also experience in designing and creating costumes for theatre and ballet, being involved in the whole production process. In case of the wedding dresses, formal gowns, historical costume reproduction this involves designing, formatting, cutting, sewing and decorating as well as painting, dyeing and embroidering, both by hand and machine.
I also specialise in soft furnishing, handmade curtains and blinds, using light-weight and heavy fabrics, installation and construction of support.
The Combination In Textile Costume Construction Mixed With Fine Art And Contemporary Art Crafts Makes My Skills Unstoppable And Opens Up My Creativity.
Artist Skills
Eliza Glapinska MA
- Master of Arts in Contemporary Crafts
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fine arts
- Creative & Cultural Industries: Contemporary Art Practice
- Clothing Technician Specialising in Heavy Tailoring
- Stylist – Visage
As a Textile and Fine Craft Artist, I developed and found my own direction and philosophy, using my background skills in textiles, I communicate with my audience through my art for everyone whose freedom was restricted.
I work with fabrics, clay and metal. I practice mixed media: oil, acrylic, construction and installation, including sculpture.
I present Workshops, Events and Exhibitions. If you would like to contact me or arrange an appointment, please get in touch.
