The Parsonage in Didsbury is hosting an exhibition of Textile and Mixed Media, from Early January. See details below.
You can read more about it HERE
You can read the newsletter HERE.
Manchester Cathedral will host a Craft and Flea event on 3 December, 10am-4pm. lots of local talent and shopping opportunities.
The People's History Museum has an exhibition of Banners which runs until 8 January 2023. You can read about the exhibition HERE
Steph Evans is running a monthly "meet up" in Cheadle Hulme. She will be on hand to give advice and support. Read more HERE
Kirstie Macleod will give an online talk about this award-winning project on Wednesday 26 October at 7pm. The talk is sponsored by the RSN.
You can have more information and book tickets HERE
The Loving Earth Project will be displaying 76 panels, all round Manchester city centre. The exhibits are on show from 28 October until 26 November. Find the details HERE
The Art Group, Natural Progression are showing their textile art throughout September. The exhibition space has coffee, cake and a gift shop!
CLICK HERE for details
Starting on 19 September, the Gardens Trust is offering a series of 6 online talks about the influence of flowers and gardens on textile artists.
The first talk is given by Cynthia Jackson, an expert in Tudor embroidery
Sessions are £5 each but there is a discount for booking the series.
To celebrate her special birthday, Serena set two challenges to members. You can read more in the April Newsletter.
The pieces were judged at the July meeting and here are the winning pieces:-
The AGM saw the annual judging of the competitions - Anne Mullins Award for Design and Kathleen Mason Award for Stitch. The respective winners were Chris, for a piece that wasn't Blackwork, and Lynda for her White Quilt. Congratulations to all.
Here are some of the entries:-
Anne Mullins Award
The chair has sent out the June newsletter. You can read it HERE.
You will find information about the AGM, Competitions and the upcoming meetings.
The national u3a chose to unveil their 40th anniversary quilt at the Whitworth Art Gallery on Friday 17 June. Among the winning entries was one from a member of Megastichers and several others from the North West region.
On 4 June, Rachael Singleton conducted an excellent workshop entitled "Object of Attention". Inspired by an object, each participant designed a mount for the item. Here are some of the finished pieces, and some great work was created.
The May meeting featured an inspiring, illustrated talk by Angela Carr entitled Journey towards my BA. Angela has had a really positive experience exploring techniques and specialist equipment. Take a look at some of her ideas:-
Jean led a workshop aimed at taking the Boro pieces further. Some members made bags others worked on alternative ideas. Great fun was had a much was learned. Certain members worked very diligently and achieved excellent results. Others were left with homework to complete.
Zen stitching (California) are currently offering short videos, free. Full price courses are also available. Take a look HERE
On 7 May, Jean will lead a workshop aimed at using the Boro pieces worked earlier in the year. Jean has proposed bag making in all its forms. Sue is ready and has prepared her pieces .
