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SUMMARY:Toni Buckby - Zoom Talk - History of Blackwork
DESCRIPTION:Blackwork embroidery\, with its striking black silk thread on white linen\, was one of the most fashionable techniques of the 16th and early 17th centuries. Found on intimate garments and household textiles\, it shifted in style and method over the hundred years of its popularity. Today\, only a handful of fragile examples survive. Those that remain are in various stages of disintegration\, due to the iron-based fixatives once used in black dye. Because of this\, portraits from the period provide some of the richest records of Blackwork embroidery in use. This talk will trace the stylistic development and application of blackwork through these surviving examples and portrait evidence. \n \nAbout Toni \nToni Buckby is a Sheffield-based artist working with traditional textile techniques\, experimental digital technologies\, and collaborative making. Her practice explores the value of labour\, the visibility of authorship\, and how practical knowledge is created and shared. \nSpecialising in fine hand embroidery\, Toni is currently undertaking a PhD with Sheffield Hallam University and the Victoria & Albert Museum. Her research uses contemporary art practice to investigate\, reconstruct\, and interpret fragile and little-seen examples of historic Blackwork embroidery. \nWebsite: https://tonibuckby.com \nhttps://blackworkembroidery.org \nThe talk is free to members of Textile Explorers
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/toni-buckby-zoom-talk-history-of-blackwork/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Justine Warner - Talk - “An artists journey”
DESCRIPTION:From humble beginnings entering the village show to an appearance as a contestant on Landscape Artist of the Year. I will give examples and discuss my journey to date. Looking at opportunities\, skills and methods along the way. \nAbout Justine \nJustine Warner is a textile and mixed media landscape artist whose work is inspired by the moorlands\, seascapes\, and woodlands of northern England. Working with recycled fabrics\, experimental textiles\, and stitch\, she creates richly layered pieces with a distinctive painterly quality. Her practice blends texture\, colour\, and mark-making to evoke atmosphere and memory in the landscape. Alongside exhibiting her work\, Justine also shares her knowledge through teaching and workshops\, encouraging others to explore innovative textile techniques. Her art reflects a deep connection to place\, transforming familiar natural scenes into expressive\, tactile compositions. \nWebsite – https://www.justinewarnerartist.com/ \nThe talk is free to members of Textile Explorers
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/justine-warner-talk-an-artists-journey/
LOCATION:Marthall Village Hall\, The Hall at Marthall\, Sandlebridge Lane\, Knutsford\, WA16 7SB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Jennifer Collier - Zoom Talk - 'The Art of Paper and Stitch'
DESCRIPTION:In this online talk Jennifer will talk you through her route to practice\, from graduating with a degree in Textiles in 1999\, her transition from textiles to paper\, through to her current obsession with translating lost heritage stitches for use on paper… \nAbout Jennifer \n \nPaper pioneer Jennifer Collier creates exquisite sculptures from vintage recycled materials in conjunction with stitch; a contemporary twist on traditional textiles. The papers serve as both the inspiration and the media for the work\, with the narrative suggesting the forms. Through this marriage of unlikely materials old papers are transformed into something truly unique\, delicate and complex. \nJennifer completed a BA (hons) in Textiles (Print\, Knit and Weave) in 1999 at Manchester Metropolitan University\, and has had her work featured in over 100 magazines and 17 books to date\, including Thames and Hudson’s ‘Encore: The New Artisans’. Jennifer is internationally exhibited and has stocked galleries such as the Museum of Art and Design in New York\, Liberty and the V&A. Jennifer runs her own gallery\, workshop and artist’s studios space\, Unit Twelve\, which she founded in 2010. \nWebsite: https://www.jennifercollier.co.uk/ \nThis talkis free to members of Textile Explorers
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/jennifer-collier-zoom-talk-the-art-of-paper-and-stitch/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Jane Fairweather - Talk - "It’s never too late but don’t give up your day job!”
DESCRIPTION:Despite stitching since I was a child\, it was only after I gave up work that I discovered what I really wanted to do was work with textiles in some form or other.  The presentation documents the path I took to finally achieve some of my ambitions \nAbout Jane \n\n\n\nI have been creating since I was a teenager when I started by making my own clothes and later designed and made wedding attire including tiaras which were featured in leading bridal magazines. \nAfter taking early retirement and moving to Shropshire\, I completed a City & Guilds in Creative Techniques in Textiles and gained a Distinction at Westhope College. \nI created my Teacup Trees for the 300th anniversary of the birth of Capability Brown which was celebrated by the Embroiders’ Guild in 2016. My embroidery group exhibited at Berrington Hall\, Shropshire. \nWebsite – http://www.janefairweather.co.uk\n\n\n\n \nThe talk is free to members of Textile Explorers
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/jane-fairweather-talk-its-never-too-late-but-dont-give-up-your-day-job/
LOCATION:Marthall Village Hall\, The Hall at Marthall\, Sandlebridge Lane\, Knutsford\, WA16 7SB\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Catherine Hill - Talk - A Way with Words
DESCRIPTION:Hand embroidered text forms the foundation of all Catherine’s work. Using cotton cloth\, vintage Sylko threads and traditional embroidery techniques she documents memories and Lancashire’s social history. Catherine composes the narratives then stitches them. \nIn this talk\, Catherine shares her journey into textiles and explains the stories behind her artwork. \nAbout Catherine \nCatherine Hill is a multi-award-winning contemporary textile artist and wordsmith. Her work explores landscape\, social history and her own memories of growing up in Lancashire in the 1970’s. Catherine combines cloth and vintage Sylko threads to create her hand embroidered artworks. Catherine is probably best known for her hand embroidered text. She composes the narratives then stitches them. Catherine is an exhibiting member of Prism Textiles and has work in a permanent collection at the Victoria & Albert Museum\, London. \nSocial Media link:  https://www.instagram.com/catherine_hill_textile_artist \nThe talk is free to members of Textile Explorers
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/catherine-hill-talk-a-way-with-words/
LOCATION:Marthall Village Hall\, The Hall at Marthall\, Sandlebridge Lane\, Knutsford\, WA16 7SB\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Deb Cooper - Zoom Talk -  “Lines and Wrinkles and a Little Bit Rusty”
DESCRIPTION:It’s all about the Lines and Wrinkles!…. How I got here and my work. Plus\, a demonstration of my rust dyeing process. \nAbout Deb \nDeb Cooper is a Mixed Media Textile Artist based in the North East of England.  Using natural dyes\, ink\, mark-making\, and stitch\, she combines small sections of recycled fibres\, old papers\, and vintage textiles\, including deconstructed lace. Sometimes\, machine embroidery is added to the mix\, but the key element is hand stitch\, which Deb uses to unite the layers. Deb has a love of aged and worn materials. The gentle colours and calm tones draw you in to view each piece more closely.  \nWebsite: www.debcoopertextileart.com \nThe talk is free to members of Textile Explorers
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/deb-cooper-zoom-talk-lines-and-wrinkles-and-a-little-bit-rusty/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Corinne Young - Zoom Talk - My textile journey
DESCRIPTION:Illustrated talk about my textile adventures from my degree up to the present day \nAbout Corinne \nCorinne Young is an embroiderer specialising in freehand machine embroidery. She makes 3d botanical sculptures which have been shown at the Chelsea Flower Show \nWebsite: https://corinneyoungtextiles.co.uk/
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/corinne-young-zoom-talk-my-textile-journey/
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CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Janice Bottrill - Zoom Talk - 'Slow\, Quiet Work'
DESCRIPTION:An introductory talk by Janice – sharing her work and approach to teaching. \n  \nAbout Janice \nJanice Botterill is an artist\, writer and tutor. She uses the techniques and processes of traditional embroidery and darning to make drawings\, collages and quilts. Working towards a zero-waste practice\, she works with pre-loved\, repurposed or natural fabrics and threads. She prefers the slower\, quieter practice of hand stitching\, focusing on just a handful of signature stitches in her work. \nShe is very interested in the crossover between textiles and other creative practices and in particular how contemporary artists\, collectors and galleries are blurring the traditional barriers between stitching and embroidery (often seen as domestic and craft techniques) and fine art practices such as sculpture\, painting and installation. \nShe often combines her stitched work with writing and printmaking and is relearning how to use a vintage treadle sewing machine to expand her practice. She is a member of several South West UK textile groups and shares her enthusiasm and knowledge of embroidery and hand stitching through teaching and facilitating workshops. You can find her work and words on Instagram and Substack – just search for slowquietwork \nInstagram account – https://www.instagram.com/slowquietwork/ \nThe talk is free to members of Textile Explorers
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/janice-bottrill-zoom-talk-slow-quiet-work/
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CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Anne Brooke - Talk - #4theloveofstitch  an obsession and an accident
DESCRIPTION:Join me for an intimate\, behind-the-scenes look at my evolution as a textile artist. In this talk\, I’ll share the stories\, inspirations\, and exact processes that bring my stitched collages to life—from the first spark of an idea to the final\, intricate layers. \nWe will dive deep into my pivotal shift in direction from 2021 to the present day\, exploring the birth of #sew4thesoul and how a deep passion for textile art transformed into a beautiful\, lifelong obsession with the craft. Whether you are a fellow maker or an art lover\, get ready for an honest of my wandersing and ponderings. \nAbout Anne \nMy creative practice is all about connections\, journeys\, and memories that are anchored down in layers of paint and deliberate hand-stitching. \nI love how the quiet rhythm of the stitch can bridge gaps\, bind fabric or paper together\, and hold onto precious memories. For me\, every piece tells a story—it almost feels as if a small part of your soul becomes woven right into the work. \nhttps://www.annebrooke.co.uk/
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/anne-brooke-talk-to-be-confirmed/
LOCATION:Marthall Village Hall\, The Hall at Marthall\, Sandlebridge Lane\, Knutsford\, WA16 7SB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Sue Lawty - Zoom Talk - Textile Travels in India & Bhutan
DESCRIPTION:A vibrantly illustrated talk visiting two regions of textile excellence. Locked in the foothills of the mighty Himalaya\, The Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan is a nation of stunning landscapes\, colourful festivals and an enduring tradition of handwoven\, highly patterned textiles. In India we visit ancient desert villages and wonderful families to explore weaving\, bandhani dyeing\, printing\, embroidery and more. Both are extremely exciting and stimulating countries to travel through. \nAbout Sue \nSue Lawty is a highly experienced artist\, designer and teacher. She constructs textiles using raphia\, hemp and lead\, and makes drawings and assemblages using tiny stones\, creating a kind of pixelated cloth. \nIn 2014 Lawty held a prestigious Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship in Washington DC and New York.  She has been Artist in Residence at the School of Earth & Environment\, the University of Leeds and in 2023/24 held a three-month IASPIS International Artist Residency in Stockholm\, Sweden. \nSue Lawty is also a keen fell runner and an accomplished trekker\, leading both hard mountain treks and specialist textile trips to Bhutan\, India\, Nepal and Central Asia. The book ‘Earth Materials’ was published in 2017 about her work. \nSocial Media Link: Instagram @suelawty@lawty.landscape \n 
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/sue-lawty-zoom-talk-to-be-confirmed/
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SUMMARY:Jo Beattie - Talk - Reflections on My Work
DESCRIPTION:The development of my work (subjects and techniques) from 2000 to the present day. Bringing lots of examples of work with me to display. \nAbout Jo \nArt teacher for 40 years. Artist for 50 years.  Full-time artist for the last 15 years. \nWebsite: https://www.jobeattie.com/ \n \nThis talk is free to members of Textile Explorers
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/jo-beattie-talk-reflections-on-my-work/
LOCATION:Marthall Village Hall\, The Hall at Marthall\, Sandlebridge Lane\, Knutsford\, WA16 7SB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Rachel Davies - Talk -  “How Textiles Tell Stories”
DESCRIPTION:Textiles and clothing are representative of the economy\, society\, and each of us personally. \nI will discuss my textile background\,16 years as a textile lecturer\, love of embroidery and embellishment and how I use it as a vehicle to tell personal stories and highlight issues of sustainability. \nI will bring a series of garments\, accompanying sketchbooks and artwork to explain my techniques and explorations and how upcycling\, visible mending  and sustainability are now at the forefront of my work. \nAbout Rachel \n\n\n\nI trained as fashion and textile designer at Loughborough. This was followed by some years in the textile industry designing for store groups in the Midlands. I moved to Cheshire in 1991 and started my own business painting murals and designing greetings cards. \nIn 2006 I trained as a textile lecturer and worked in Further Education for 16 years. \nIn 202I   I left F.E and set up independently utilizing stitch with community groups around Cheshire\, teaching sustainable textile workshops\, mending workshops\, giving talks and creating conceptual garments. \nI have exhibited at the Grosvenor Museum\, Chester Cathedral\, Castle Park Frodsham\, Willow Gallery Oswestry\, Editions\, Liverpool and had multiple solo exhibitions. \nIn 2021 I was asked to become resident artist for Tarporley and since then have facilitated a number of art projects for the  village. \n \nWebsite: http://www.racheldaviesstudio.co.uk \nThe talk is free to members of Textile Explorers
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/rachel-davies-talk-how-textiles-tell-stories/
LOCATION:Marthall Village Hall\, The Hall at Marthall\, Sandlebridge Lane\, Knutsford\, WA16 7SB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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