We meet once a month alternating Thursday evenings at 7pm and Saturday afternoons at 2pm at St Paul's Church Hall, Boundary Road, West Bridgford NG2 7DB Saturday 14th September 2013 Linda Rudkin Colours from nature Linda explains how to use a wide range of natural dyes for
creative work with textiles. The talk is supported by more than 60
stitched sample boards and pieces of textile art.
Thursday 10th October Gilli Theokritoff My Quilt journey
An entertaining talk about Gilli's quilts and her journey
from novice to pro, with lots of quilts to handle and inspect.
Saturday 9th November Christine Standen Practise what I preach
As Christine comes to a new beginning, She looks back at her own work and the events
which have influenced it.
Thursday 12th December Christmas Social
Seasonal workshops run by our members followed by tea and a mince pie.
Saturday 11th January 2014 Louise West Cotton to concrete and beyond Louise's talk charts the journey of lacemaking from
historic beginnings, through to contemporary applications. It includes her involvement with the design of Nottingham Contemporary, through her MA
contemporary lace and into her current practice of using lace as inspiration for
jewellery. There is something in there for everyone, even if not
interested in the traditional white delicate textile.
Thursday 14th February Tempo Talks Rummaging through Grannie's drawers
A lively and informative talk, with demonstrations, bringing together
collecting, care and creative makes from vintage linen.Join our speakers as they take you
on a colourful adventure through Grannie's Drawers, Junk Shops and Antique
Markets, in their quest for unloved, unused and long-forgotten vintage linen. They'll show you how they collect, care for and create, with their textile treasures
from long ago.
Saturday 8th March Loughborough Students Work in progress
Two design students will talk about their course work and explain how it
has developed.
Thursday 10th April Dionne Swift New Grounds
A 4
year long, Arts Council supported project culminating in a solo touring show.
This talk illustrates why and most importantly how Dionne re-developed her work,
charting inspiration, the progression of ideas and the development of the
exhibition.
Saturday 10th May Lesley Alexander Pushing Boundaries
Lesley will describe how she developed her work practice using stitch with emphasis on machine techniques,
sharing inspirations and encouraging work to be seen in a fine art context
as her work crosses the boundaries of embroidery, quilt art and fine art. She has a wealth of stitch samples which will be of interest to embroidery
enthusiasts because it shows how she has pushed traditional techniques further
on than is usually seen possible and into a fine art context. Her skill is creating
textures using fabric manipulation and machine embroidery techniques. Thursday 12th June Gail Lawther Glimpses of Britain Gail will show her 24 small quilts, each one inspired by different aspects of life in the
British Isles. From Boadicea to the Beatles, from Morris Dancing to motorways,
From Stonehenge to the Giant’s Causeway – it’s all here in stitch and fabric! Saturday 12th July And sew to afternoon tea
End the year with a sociable afternoon of sewing, chatting and eating
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