September 16th 2013 AGM Members to share own projects -whatever the outcome, successes or not so pleasing – in
a fun and friendly atmosphere.October 21st 2013 Colograph printing Artist Mary Wardle will talk about her work and
demonstrate the full process of making a collograph print November 18th 2013
Textile conservationDigital presentation from Michelle Harper of her work as
a conservator of historical textiles December 16th 2013Members Xmas Party Mixed refreshments and members activity – Square Yoyos with branch member Jan Reid | January 20th 2014
Programme change Button Box Sampler Kate and Ruth will lead a mini-workshop using buttons
February 17th 2014 Programme change
Smocking - Jan Reid will lead a Mini workshop with various examples of smocking techniques (postponed from last month)
Transferring Images has been postponed due to ill health
Beryl Slade will explain different ways of creating an image on
fabric
March 17th 2014
History and making of corsets
Anna Doswell of
Honey Bee Vintage Designs will talk about the history of corsets, explaining how they were made in the past and designs and different uses today. Lots of textiles to see and handle. |
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| April 14th 2014
* Date changed to 2nd Monday due to Easter * Elizabethan inspired textiles
Lizzie Adcock of Arum Lilie Designs will talk about her work influenced by historical textiles, which she designs, draws, and screen prints on to natural linen, with examples of her work.
May 19th 2014
Silk samplesMini workshop with ideas for using different silk
preparations like cocoons, carrier rods and silk hankies, led by branch member Eddie Cheadle June 16th 2014
Black and White to Gold A digital presentation by Kate Wells with examples of her
work to show the development of her machine embroidery pictures
July 21st 2014
Inspiration from AfricaMary Sleigh will give a presentation of her travels in
Africa and the many influences this has had on her textile work, with lots of
textiles to see, many which formed the basis of her wonderful book
Spring Workshop to be arranged |
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