Meetings are held on the second Saturday of the month at Derbyshire House, Sherwin Street, Derby DE 22 1GP
This page will give you a flavour of Derbyshire Branch's recent meetings but please see our separate page for meetings in 2014 Saturday 12th January 2013 1:30pm for 2:00pm
ALISON
DAYKIN - LOOKING AT LIFE THROUGH A WEAVER’S EYES
Alison is an award
winning textile designer who lives close to the Peak District which provides a lot of her inspiration.
She teaches weaving, spinning and dyeing to adults. She creates unique hand woven fabrics that fuse contemporary
design with traditional fibres and techniques.
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Saturday 9th February 2013 1:30pm for 2:00pm
MICHELLE HARPER - TEXTILE CONSERVATION
Michelle
is a freelance textile conservator. She has worked on diverse projects such as
the mask worn by John Merrick, the elephant man, wall hangings in National
Trust and British Heritage properties as well as private assignments where
family heirlooms are displayed to advantage.
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Saturday 9th February 2013 1:30pm for 2:00pm
WORKSHOP - MAKING ITEMS FOR SALE AT OUR 60th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION
Please
bring your own small items to work on for this afternoon's informal
session - or if you are looking for inspiration there will be s
mall
cards and materials to make your own "Inchies" cards. Don't forget your sewing kit! ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Saturday 13th April 2013 1:30pm for 2:00pm DIANE GAFFNEY - ALL ALONG THE SILK ROUTE
Diane’s
talk describes an overland trip she took with her husband along the Silk Route focussing
on textile producing centres. On the way she discovered carpet making, natural
dyeing, fine suzani embroidery, felt making and ikat weaving.
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SATURDAY 11th MAY 2013 1:30pm for 2:00pm
KIT WATTS - RETHINKING EMBROIDERY
This talk will explore the
ideas of Rozsika Parker’s book The
Subversive Stitch: Embroidery and the Making of the Feminine in which she
tracks women’s social history in relation to the history of embroidery. ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
SATURDAY 8th JUNE 2013 1:30pm for 2:00pm
MARYKE PHILLIPS - MY QUILTING OBSESSION
Maryke is an
enthusiastic quilter who has exhibited at major shows. She will bring examples of her vibrant work
to share with us.
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SATURDAY 13th JULY 2013 1:30pm for 2:00pm
ANNUAL OUTING - VISIT TO THE ATTICS AT SUDBURY HALL
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SATURDAY 10th August 2013 1:30pm for 2:00pm
CLAIRE LOUISE FAIRALL - FELT BAGS
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SATURDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 2013 1:30pm for 2:00pm
LYNDA KINNARD - TRADITIONAL RUG MAKING TECHNIQUES - BUT NOT FOR RUGS.
Learn about proddy, hooking, locker hooking and weaving
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SATURDAY 12th OCTOBER 2013 1:30pm for 2:00pm BRANCH A.G.M. followed by members "SHOW AND TELL"
SATURDAY 9th NOVEMBER 2013 1:30pm for 2:00pm
ALYSYN MIDGELOW-MARSDEN - BEYOND BABIES BEETROOTS AND BUNSEN BURNERS
Until recently Alysn owned and ran the nearby Beetroot Tree, (in
Draycott), which is a showcase for contemporary art and designer
crafts. She still has strong links with the area and will be also
leading our Workshop on November 16th. This talk is about a
journey through the development of Alysn’s recent work. ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
SATURDAY 14th DECEMBER 2013 1:30pm for 2:00pm
Come and join us for our special Christmas get-together.
Our
Christmas Challenge, "Inspired by Sudbury" will be judged, there will
be a raffle and quiz followed by our buffet, (all contributions to the
feast welcome), and of course a chance to chat to friends. Why not
bring along some sewing to do while you chat?
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Workshops in 2013 Workshops are held at Friends' Meeting House, Derby DE 22 1GP
SATURDAY 16th FEBRUARY 2013 SCULPTING WITH SILK PAPER LED BY LINDA RUDKIN
SUNDAY 20th APRIL 2013 DYEING LED BY PAM KEELING
SUNDAY 9th JUNE 2013 AN INSPIRATION DAY LED BY MARYKE PHILLIPS
SUNDAY 16th NOVEMBER 2013 ELEMENTAL LAYERS LED BY ALYSN MIDGELOW-MARSDEN
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