Tuesday 31 July 2018

Exhibition and Workshops

The Platform Gallery at Clitheroe is hosting an excellent exhibition entitled Decorum.  The exhibition features work by four women including textile artist (and MMU graduate) Priscilla Edwards.

Priscilla is offering workshops in August and September.  Take a look at her website. 

Monday 30 July 2018

National Celebration of Stitch

The Branch will participate in the National Celebration of Stitch by meeting to sew in the gardens of the Old Parsonage in Didsbury at 11am on Saturday 4 August. The theme this year is "Hearts" and we have decided to link it with our commemoration theme, so there will be purple, green and white felt to stitch women's suffrage hearts.  Please join us. If you need inspiration then look at the exhibition in Clitheroe - Women in British History (details on the Current Exhibitions page).

Saturday 21 July 2018

100 Hearts




100 HEARTS EXHIBITIONS

“Lest we Forget” are the poignant words spoken by a generation long ago.  Those who fought in World War 1 are now fading memories to the generation who came after, and soon they too will be lost to us.  Stories of comradeship, bravery, victories and setbacks were captured in the letters sent back to relatives eagerly waiting for news or told by those who returned.  In conjunction with SSAFA, the Embroiderers’ Guild is proud to be part of the commemoration of all those who took part in World War 1.  Using cloth and thread as both a medium and metaphor, textile artists will interpret the stories as unique and sensitive images stitched onto hearts.  The pieces will illustrate to a new generation the men and the animals that accompanied them; the uniforms worn and medals won; the regiments that fought together and the family members fondly remembered; the songs that kept their spirits high and the words they wrote to those back home.  These will be unique and thoughtful exhibitions put together to fulfil the hope of a generation not to be forgotten.

Venues
100 Hearts is a different mixture of pieces at each venue.  Exhibitions have been organised at –
Knit & Stitch, Alexandra Palace, London 11-14 October
Knit & Stitch Harrogate 22-25 November
NEC, Birmingham March 2019
Norwich Cathedral November 2018
Liverpool Cathedral 10 September – 7 October
Garden Rooms at Tennants, Leyburn 26 Sept – 17 Oct
Weston Park, Shifnal, Shropshire 29 September – 30 October 2018
Bucks County Museum, Aylesbury mid Oct – January 2019
Chertsey Museum 1-20 September
Frome Museum early September – mid October
RNAS Yeovilton, Yeovil 24 October – 31 November
Old Low Lights Gallery, North Shields 1 October – 30 November
Stroud Museum in the Park 3 November – 2 December 2018

Please check the Guild and venue websites for updates and confirmation of exact exhibition dates.


Wednesday 18 July 2018

Wild Creatures in Yorkshire

Have you come across the work of Mister Finch?  It is holiday time so you can see his amazing work by visiting the Yorkshire Sculpture Park near Wakefield. Worth a visit at any time.

Monday 2 July 2018

Are you a member of U3A?

The U3A are having a study day at the Whitworth Art Gallery in October.
It is entitled “Unravelling the Whitworth: A journey through their Textile and Wallpaper Collection, Thursday 4th October 2018 10am to 4pm.

A day of hands on discovery for U3A members to unravel the secrets of the gallery’s fantastic textile and wallpaper collection. Hear from curators and experts and learn about creative processes, methods and ideas behind some of the work. Also a tour of the Highlights of both exhibitions and the building itself as well as a hands on have a go session facilitated by an Artist. Tickets £27.50 per person including refreshments on arrival. Book via the events page on www.u3a.org.uk - pay online or apply in writing to The Third Age Trust, 52 Lant Street, London, SE1 1RB, enclosing a s.a.e. and cheque made payable to The Third Age Trust. Bookings open in July. If interested, check the website!