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SUMMARY:Julie Leggett - In Person Talk - Mixed Media\, Paint\, Stitch and Collage
DESCRIPTION:Description\nDuring the talk Julie will look at coloring fabric\, spontaneous stitching\, Stitch books\, hand\, and freestyle machine stitching. \nThere will be stitch books and other mixed media makes for sale. \nAbout the artist\n“I have a lifelong love of creativity; my skills and journey into stitching have developed over many years beginning with a qualification in Fine art. A combination of taking my superannuation from nursing after 38 years in the NHS and joining a stitch book collective just before the pandemic was a turning point in my mixed media art journey. Having more time to play and create meant I had time to experiment with painting and stitch\, bringing both skills together to become innovative and creative in a new way. I am inspired by nature\, birds\, history and portraits and my work often features these. I continue to collage and paint and find this inspires my stitching. Stitch books and sketching books (concertina) are both essential elements to my creativity and provide ideas and inspiration for what I work on.” \nhttp://JulieLeggettArt.com \nTickets\nMembers do not need to book.  Visitors can book on line – ticket sales open 2 weeks before the event.
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/julie-leggett-in-person-talk-mixed-media-paint-stitch-and-collage/
LOCATION:Marthall Village Hall\, The Hall at Marthall\, Sandlebridge Lane\, Knutsford\, WA16 7SB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T150000
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SUMMARY:Batool Showghi - ZOOM Workshop - Designing and making a concertina book or a functional textile piece.
DESCRIPTION:Using a variety of materials – eg. paper\, fabric\, photographs\, leaves\, colour pencils – participants will create small pieces of imagery and stitch into them.  The finished article can be a concertina book\, or a small art piece.\nMaterials and equipment\nParticipants can pre prepare the “canvas” as a concertina book prior to the workshop.  Instructions for this are here …. Concertina book_Batool Showghi\nThe following is a list of suggested equipment and materials.  The workshop can use hand sewing alone or machine stitching. \nSewing machine (optional)\nRecycled materials useful for the project\,\nPaper\, different fabrics\, canvas\, fabric or paper with printed imageries\, photographs\, prints\, paintings\, any suitable soft stich able plants\, leaves\nUsed maps\, texts\, scissors\, pins and needles\, different colour threads\, buttons\, beads\nFelt pens\, pencils\, colour pencils\, cutting boards\, cutting knives… \nAbout the Artist\n \nBatool Showghi was born in Iran and moved to England in 1985. Received a merit for MA in Design & Media Arts from the University of Westminster in 1997 just after finishing her BA honors. Worked as a part time lecturer until 2016. \nHer work can be found at: The Tate Britain\, British Library\, The Royal Navy Museum in Portsmouth\, the Museum of Art and Literature\, Yerevan\, Armenia\, Middlesex University\, Thames Valley and Canterbury University\, and in many private collections. Batool’s artwork is regularly exhibited at the Jaggedart gallery in London. Her recent works were shown at The Knitting and Stitching shows 2023 at Alexandra Palace and in Harrogate and most recently at Collect 2024 at Somerset House.\nhttp://www.batoolshowghi.com \n\nBooking Terms and Conditions:\nThe fee is non-refundable if you cancel (unless another person can take your place.)\nWe occasionally have a waiting list for a workshop and if that is the case your place would be offered to the next person on the list. If there isn’t a waiting list then you might know someone who could take your place. \nWith this in mind\, please let Bookings know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend.\nBookings queries please email bookings@texgroup.org.uk \n\n 
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/batool-showghi-zoom-workshop-designing-and-making-a-concertina-book-or-a-functional-textile-piece/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250402T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250402T210000
DTSTAMP:20250117T135847Z
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SUMMARY:Batool Showghi - ZOOM Talk - "Talking Threads"
DESCRIPTION:In her talk\, Batool will show how she transforms her materials into artists books and mixed media wall pieces\, using different techniques and processes to explore issues of identity\, struggle and rise of women and displacement. \nAbout the Artist\n \nBatool Showghi was born in Iran and moved to England in 1985. Received a merit for MA in Design & Media Arts from the University of Westminster in 1997 just after finishing her BA honors. Worked as a part time lecturer until 2016. \nHer work can be found at: The Tate Britain\, British Library\, The Royal Navy Museum in Portsmouth\, the Museum of Art and Literature\, Yerevan\, Armenia\, Middlesex University\, Thames Valley and Canterbury University\, and in many private collections. Batool’s artwork is regularly exhibited at the Jaggedart gallery in London. Her recent works were shown at The Knitting and Stitching shows 2023 at Alexandra Palace and in Harrogate and most recently at Collect 2024 at Somerset House.\nhttp://www.batoolshowghi.com \nThis talk is free to members of Textile Exporers.\nZOOM opens at 7.15pm for a 7.30 start
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/batool-showghi-zoom-talk-talking-threads/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250320T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250320T160000
DTSTAMP:20250107T194616Z
CREATED:20250107T162520Z
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SUMMARY:Hanny Newton - Workshop - Creative Goldwork
DESCRIPTION:Workshop content\nCreative Goldwork – Discover a creative approach to goldwork embroidery. Hanny will show you how you can open up a world of possibilities to experiment with and explore within this centuries old art form whatever your stitching experience. This workshop gives embroiderers of all backgrounds the opportunity to get creative and explore the possibilities of goldwork techniques of couching with metal threads and chipping / cut work with metal purls. \nThroughout the workshop you will build up your own unique series of hand embroidery samples\, interpreting the kit designs provided in your own unique way. \nHanny’s goldwork embroidery workshops are a balance of technique and experimentation\, leaving plenty of ‘breathing space’ for artists to find their own response to the historical techniques of goldwork. \nAbout the Tutor\nHanny is known for her contemporary approach to goldwork embroidery. Since studying at the Royal School of Needlework (2011-13) she has been fascinated by the inherent qualities of metal threads\, and has a deep belief in the importance of innovation and self expression to keeping crafts alive. From her studio in Shropshire\, she works internationally with interior designers and art consultancies\, applying her creative approach to historical techniques to large scale projects for hotels and private residences around the world. She teaches her contemporary approach to goldwork at internationally\, including the Hand & Lock London\, The British Museum\, West Dean College and the Australian Design Centre\, Sydney. \nMaterials List\nHanny will provide a kit on the day at a cost of £18p/p – payable directly to her.\nThe kit includes:\nGold\, silver & copper passing threads\nGold\, silver & copper bright check purl\nNeedles\nBeeswax\nA choice of 4 fabric designs\, chosen on the day. \nIn addition\, participants should bring\n1 or 2 Embroidery hoops – 6” or 8”\nSharp\, fine tipped embroidery scissors\,\nEmbroidery stand (such as a seat or clamp stand) – optional\, but will make stitching more pleasurable \nBooking Terms and Conditions:\nThe fee is non-refundable if you cancel (unless another person can take your place.)\nWe occasionally have a waiting list for a workshop and if that is the case your place would be offered to the next person on the list. If there isn’t a waiting list then you might know someone who could take your place. \nWith this in mind\, please let Bookings know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend.\nBookings queries please email bookings@texgroup.org.uk \nTea / coffee and biscuits provided – remember to bring your own lunch.
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/hanny-newton-workshop-creative-goldwork/
LOCATION:Chelford Village Hall\, Chelford Village Hall\, Knutsford Rd\, Chelford\, Macclesfield\, SK11 9AS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T210000
DTSTAMP:20250313T100506Z
CREATED:20250107T154734Z
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SUMMARY:Hanny Newton - Talk - "Hanny Newton - Embroidery Artist"
DESCRIPTION:Hanny is known for her contemporary approach to goldwork embroidery. Since studying at the Royal School of Needlework (2011-13) she has been fascinated by the inherent qualities of metal threads\, and has a deep belief in the importance of innovation and self expression to keeping crafts alive. From her studio in Shropshire\, she works internationally with interior designers and art consultancies\, applying her creative approach to historical techniques to large scale projects for hotels and private residences around the world. She teaches her contemporary approach to goldwork at internationally\, including the Hand & Lock London\, The British Museum\, West Dean College and the Australian Design Centre\, Sydney. \nIn her talk\, she will share how her career has developed \nThis talk is free to members of Textile Exporers.\nDoors open at 7.00pm for a 7.30 start
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/talk-hanny-newton-creative-goldwork/
LOCATION:Marthall Village Hall\, The Hall at Marthall\, Sandlebridge Lane\, Knutsford\, WA16 7SB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T150000
DTSTAMP:20250111T130702Z
CREATED:20241023T194435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T130702Z
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SUMMARY:Angela Oswald – Workshop – The Art of decorative design combining paint\, fabric and stitch. Part 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:The art of decorative design \nThis is a 2 part workshop run by Angela Oswald\, an experienced textile tutor and member of Textile Explorers. \n“There are many ways of decorating a piece of fabric to develop a pictorial piece of art. We will be looking at a combination of drawing\, painting\, collage and stitch to make a unique textile art piece. \nTo achieve this I would like us to use nature as an inspiration. Think of a tree branch then add leaves\, fruits and flowers. This can be based on something in real nature or totally imagined. The workshop is about having fun with colour and stitch.” \nStitching – we will be using free machine embroidery alongside hand stitching. \nDay one will be working on the design\, painting and collaging to be ready for stitch. We will also experiment with some free machine embroidery ideas. \nDay two we will be fully immersed in free machine embroidery\, hand stitch and adding embellishments. \nMATERIALS LIST\nHere is the list of requirements – which can be downloaded The art of decorative design LIST  \nDay Two\nThis is a 2 part workshop\, so the materials list for Day 1 applies. \nSewing machine as Day one\nThreads  as Day one\nHand embroidery threads\nPlus any embellishments you wish to add – beads\, buttons etc. \nPlease bring your own lunch.  There will be tea / coffee and biscuits provided.\nNB.  All electrical equipment you bring to the workshop\, MUST have a current PAT certificate. \n\nBooking Terms and Conditions:\nThe fee is non-refundable if you cancel (unless another person can take your place.)\nWe occasionally have a waiting list for a workshop and if that is the case your place would be offered to the next person on the list. If there isn’t a waiting list then you might know someone who could take your place. \nWith this in mind\, please let Bookings know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend.\nBookings queries please email bookings@texgroup.org.uk
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/angela-oswald-workshop-the-art-of-decorative-design-combining-paint-fabric-and-stitch-part-2-of-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T210000
DTSTAMP:20250107T195343Z
CREATED:20250107T140230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T195343Z
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SUMMARY:Maria Walker - ZOOM Talk - "Rags to Riches: Finding Inspiration from the Past"
DESCRIPTION:Everyday life and the past have provided Maria with inspiration to create a body of work which explores human perspectives\, narratives and memories\, The discovery of a bundle of old letters\, and the stories contained within them\, has provided her with the inspiration of create a large body of work that has been exhibited widely and still informs her art practice today. \nMaria is a textile artist whose diverse art practice explores everyday life and what is it to be human.\nLike most textile artists she started her textile journey doing City and Guilds and now has a MA in Fine Art from the University of Chester where she studied under Maxine Bristow.\nHaving lived most of her life in Cheshire she now lives on the outskirts of London and is a member of Prism Textile.
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/maria-walker-zoom-talk-rags-to-riches-finding-inspiration-for-the-past/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250201T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250201T150000
DTSTAMP:20250114T195520Z
CREATED:20241106T182009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T195520Z
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SUMMARY:Vicki Parsons - Workshop - Introduction to Goldwork
DESCRIPTION:Vicki has stitched for many years and has completed both the Certificate and Diploma at the Royal School of Needlework (RSN). \nIn this hand stitching workshop you will learn to work with metal threads to create a simple geometric design that can be framed or used to create a book cover.  We will cover couching stitches\, working with a variety of metal threads including Jap\, Purl purl\, Rococo\, check thread and bright check as well as applying felt padding and leather.  No previous experience of working with metal threads is necessary. \nVicki will supply a kit for £7\, payable on the day\, containing all the threads and materials you will need.  Please let Vicki know what colour base fabric you would like by emailing chair@texgroup.org.uk by Thursday 31st Jan \nYou will need to bring the following – sharp pointed embroidery scissors\, old sharp scissors to cut the metal threads\, tweezers\, 6” or 8” hoop\, hoop stand if you have one\, light/magnifier if you need one. \nPlease bring your own lunch.  Tea / coffee and biscuits/ cake will be provided.\nNB.  All electrical equipment you bring to the workshop\, MUST have a current PAT certificate. \n\nBooking Terms and Conditions:\nThe fee is non-refundable if you cancel (unless another person can take your place.)\nWe occasionally have a waiting list for a workshop and if that is the case your place would be offered to the next person on the list. If there isn’t a waiting list then you might know someone who could take your place. \nWith this in mind\, please let Bookings know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend.\nBookings queries please email bookings@texgroup.org.uk \n\n 
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/vicki-parsons-workshop-introduction-to-goldwork/
LOCATION:Chelford Village Hall\, Chelford Village Hall\, Knutsford Rd\, Chelford\, Macclesfield\, SK11 9AS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250125T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250125T150000
DTSTAMP:20250122T094833Z
CREATED:20241021T130044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T094833Z
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SUMMARY:Angela Oswald - Workshop - The Art of decorative design combining paint\, fabric and stitch.  Part 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:The art of decorative design \nThis is a 2 part workshop run by Angela Oswald\, an experienced textile tutor and member of Textile Explorers.\nNOTE:  It is highly recommended that you book on both days of the workshop… bookings for Day 2 open at the same time as Day 1 CORRECTION 14th December… it has now been decided to change the booking date for part 2…. \n“There are many ways of decorating a piece of fabric to develop a pictorial piece of art. We will be looking at a combination of drawing\, painting\, collage and stitch to make a unique textile art piece. \nTo achieve this I would like us to use nature as an inspiration. Think of a tree branch then add leaves\, fruits and flowers. This can be based on something in real nature or totally imagined. The workshop is about having fun with colour and stitch.” \nStitching – we will be using free machine embroidery alongside hand stitching. \nDay one will be working on the design\, painting and collaging to be ready for stitch. We will also experiment with some free machine embroidery ideas. \nDay two we will be fully immersed in free machine embroidery\, hand stitch and adding embellishments. \nMATERIALS LIST\nHere is the list of requirements – which can be downloaded The art of decorative design LIST  \nDay one\nA sewing machine that can drop its feed dogs. A free machine embroidery and basic stitching foot.\nSpare needles and  bobbins \nInspiration source material leaves\, fruit\, vegetables and flowers. This could be in springtime with flowers and buds or autumn using berries and seeds pods. Images can be taken from photographs or just use your imagination. \nPencil\, sharpener\,  tracing paper\,  paper scissors\, masking tape.\n*drawing paper\n*Acrylic paint and soft brushes water pot\, kitchen roll.\nPainting will be optional; you can just use fabric collage techniques. \n*Background fabric\, we will be working in a roughly 16 inches / 40 cm square  this will depend on your design.\nFabric scissors\nFabrics for collage – small pieces of cotton\, can be printed or plain. The more patterns\, the more fun.\nBond-a -web\, baking parchment.\nIron and ironing pad if you wish to use your own.\nMachine embroidery threads either cottons or polyesters again in as many colours as you wish to use. \nIf you wish to work in a colour scheme of your own choice\, please bring fabrics and threads based on the  chosen colour scheme e.g. spring colours\, autumn colours or even a kaleidoscope of colours. \n* Note Angela will have these available at a small extra cost – payable directly to her by cash on the day.\nBackground fabric will be a heavy duck cotton to take the paint and handling through the machine. This will be around £5.00 to £15.00 dependent on the size chosen. \nPlease bring your own lunch.  There will be tea / coffee and biscuits provided.\nNB.  All electrical equipment you bring to the workshop\, MUST have a current PAT certificate. \n\nBooking Terms and Conditions:\nThe fee is non-refundable if you cancel (unless another person can take your place.)\nWe occasionally have a waiting list for a workshop and if that is the case your place would be offered to the next person on the list. If there isn’t a waiting list then you might know someone who could take your place. \nWith this in mind\, please let Bookings know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend.\nBookings queries please email bookings@texgroup.org.uk
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/angela-oswald-workshop-the-art-of-decorative-design-combining-paint-fabric-and-stitch-part-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Chelford Village Hall\, Chelford Village Hall\, Knutsford Rd\, Chelford\, Macclesfield\, SK11 9AS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250118T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250118T123000
DTSTAMP:20241022T201446Z
CREATED:20241012T161122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T201446Z
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SUMMARY:ZOOM Workshop by Siân Martin - "ASSEMBLAGE"
DESCRIPTION:Photo Mosaic Siân Martin\nSnickers Mosaic Siân Martin\nSiân Martin has been using different methods of ASSEMBLAGE within her textile art pieces to create articulated textiles that move and flow. Bring your own thoughts and memories together in your own textile investigations. \nThe word ‘assemblage’ describes a textile that is created by combining multiples of different materials; fabrics\, papers\, threads\, photos\, abandoned samples\, surfaces that hold memories\, any item that has meaning for your story that can be stitched into. \nFragments and multiples can be made into a whole. Machine stitching\, hand lacing and soluble materials will be used to link these fragments\, using the stitch to link and decorate the fragments. \nThis workshop will take you through different methods of selecting materials\, disassembling them and then re-assembling them in imaginative ways that tell a personal story. \nSiân is a teacher and textile artist who exhibits with the 62 Group and is currently chair of the Textile Study Group. She developed and directed ‘Distant Stitch’\, the successful\, online learning City and Guilds embroidery course. She lives in Somerset and mentors a group of  ‘Stitch Textile Artists’\, an active group that meet to inspire each other and exhibit locally. \nMaterials List\nParticipants must provide all the materials for the ZOOM workshop\nMaterials and equipment can be printed off Sian Martin ASSEMBLAGE material requirements \nBooking Terms and Conditions:\nThe fee is non-refundable if you cancel (unless another person can take your place.)\nWe occasionally have a waiting list for a workshop and if that is the case your place would be offered to the next person on the list. If there isn’t a waiting list then you might know someone who could take your place. \nWith this in mind\, please let Bookings know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend.\nBookings queries please email bookings@texgroup.org.uk \n 
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/zoom-workshop-by-sian-martin-assemblage/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250115T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250115T210000
DTSTAMP:20241012T160233Z
CREATED:20241012T155621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241012T160233Z
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SUMMARY:Siân Martin - ZOOM Talk "Stitching in the Air"
DESCRIPTION:Empty Nest by Siân Martin\, photographed by Michael Wicks\nSiân will talk about creating a new textile from small fragments\, inter-linking with lacy stitching. \nSiân is a teacher and textile artist who exhibits with the 62 Group and is currently chair of the Textile Study Group. She developed and directed ‘Distant Stitch’\, the successful\, online learning City and Guilds embroidery course. She lives in Somerset and mentors a group of  ‘Stitch Textile Artists’\, an active group that meet to inspire each other and exhibit locally. \nThis talk is free to members of Textile Exporers.\nZOOM opens at 7.15pm for a 7.30 start
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/sian-martin-zoom-talk-stitching-in-the-air/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T160000
DTSTAMP:20241012T153110Z
CREATED:20240921T170146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241012T153110Z
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SUMMARY:ZOOM Workshop by Angie Hughes - “Bags of Klimt”
DESCRIPTION:During this workshop you will make a bag using designs gleaned from the artist Gustav Klimt. You will use transfer foiling and simple collage techniques to establish a design on black cotton velvet\, cover with organza and machine embroider\, then make up the piece into a bag shape. Angie will create an easy one and a slightly more advanced one. \nAbout the Tutor\nAngie has been creating and teaching textile art for nearly 20 years. She lives in Ledbury Herefordshire\, she is inspired by wild gardens which she has\, plant forms and wonderful colour combinations…. \nMaterials List \nhttps://texgroup.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Bags-of-Klimt-Zoom-Mats-List.pdf \nBooking Terms and Conditions:\nThe fee is non-refundable if you cancel (unless another person can take your place.)\nWe occasionally have a waiting list for a workshop and if that is the case your place would be offered to the next person on the list. If there isn’t a waiting list then you might know someone who could take your place. \nWith this in mind\, please let Bookings know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend.\nBookings queries please email bookings@texgroup.org.uk \n 
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/zoom-workshop-by-angie-hughes/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T210000
DTSTAMP:20240921T162100Z
CREATED:20240921T161911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T162100Z
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SUMMARY:Mary McIntosh - ZOOM Talk - “Coming back to Colour”
DESCRIPTION:A Zoom talk showing the journey of Textile Artist Mary McIntosh\nfrom working with colour\, through the ‘dark years’ of removing\ncolour from black cloth using her ‘Life’s a Bleach!’ technique and\nback again.Lots of image of work ranging from wallhangings and 3D\nwork to her recent work making ‘Moth Balls’ \nAbout the speaker\nMary McIntosh is a Textile Artist living on the Suffolk Essex border.\nMary exhibits as part of the E.A.S.T. and Out of the Fold groups as\nwell as solo exhibitions. Mary is the principal tutor at Creative Stitch\nand leads the Advanced Stitched Textiles course. She also offers talks\nand workshops to groups throughout the UK.
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/mary-mcintosh-zoom-talk-coming-back-to-colour/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241109T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241109T150000
DTSTAMP:20241012T153020Z
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SUMMARY:Additional Workshop - Jane Hadfield - Textile Explorer
DESCRIPTION:Stitched Haberdashery Carbon Copy Fabric Prints \nJane Hadfield is an experienced textile tutor and a member of Textile Explorers. \nThis is a hand stitching workshop. \nParticipants will print fabric notions such as lace\, embroidered stitching and braids etc onto fabric\, which you will then stitch into to further embellish.\nNote:  This is a repeat workshop of the one scheduled for 19th October.  Participants from the first workshop are welcome to join this second session to develop their pieces or further experiment with different colours or fabrics. \nRequirements – \nThe tutor\, Jane will supply all the essentials for the workshop at a cost of £5 as listed below\, but members may also want to bring their own special fabric or notions. \nItems supplied by the Tutor\, Jane\nThis is an additional cost of £5\, payable directly to the tutor on the day \nSelection of small pieces of a variety of fabrics to keep\nWide selection of Haberdashery items to use\nDifferent colours of Carbon papers to keep \n In addition\, please bring: \nUsual sewing kit with fabric scissors\, pins\, needles etc.\nEmbroidery and hand stitching threads in colours that you like to work with.\nAny additional ribbons\, braid\, buttons\, beads\, couching thread etc. \nThe tutor will bring 2 ‘Big Shot’ presses but if any participants have one they should bring them along too. \n Please bring your own lunch.  There will be tea / coffee and biscuits provided. \nBooking Terms and Conditions:\nThe fee is non-refundable if you cancel (unless another person can take your place.)\nWe occasionally have a waiting list for a workshop and if that is the case your place would be offered to the next person on the list. If there isn’t a waiting list then you might know someone who could take your place. \nWith this in mind\, please let Bookings know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend.\nBookings queries please email bookings@texgroup.org.uk
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/workshop-jane-hadfield-textile-explorer-2/
LOCATION:Chelford Village Hall\, Chelford Village Hall\, Knutsford Rd\, Chelford\, Macclesfield\, SK11 9AS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241106T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241106T210000
DTSTAMP:20240921T160431Z
CREATED:20240921T155728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T160431Z
UID:3668-1730921400-1730926800@texgroup.org.uk
SUMMARY:Linda Miller - ZOOM Talk - “Virtually in Stitches”
DESCRIPTION:“Virtually in Stitches” zoom slide show\, talk\, and machine\nembroidery demonstration covers all aspects of Linda’s work. Using her trusty sewing machine Linda will give a live demonstration of how she begins to make her machine embroideries\, and talk about the joys of being a practicing textile artist\, working with galleries and shops\, gaining private and public commissions\, and working towards shows and exhibitions. Accompanying her dialog\, Linda will share images of her machine embroideries whose naiveté and charm will capture all audiences of any age \nAbout the Speaker\nLinda spent her childhood drawing and making things. She learnt how to use a hand cranked sewing machine when she was very young and loved the rhythm of its stitching. Growing up in historical Hastings she was intrigued by the Bayeux Tapestry with its stitched story telling.\nAfter studying printed textiles at Winchester School of Art she combined both her love of drawing and machine stitch to make machine embroideries on a splendid electric sewing machine and in 1989 she set up her studio practice. Now working from the Sorting Office Studios in Eastleigh\, Hampshire\, Linda continues to makes her one-off\, Machine Embroideries using her distinctive\, unique style. Her colourful\, naïve\, and narrative embroideries contain figures and animals set in the outdoors all with their own stories to tell.\nHer work is successfully exhibited and held in public and private collections such as those of the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Arts Council Southeast\, she is the author of two books “Creative Machine Embroidery published by A&C Black and “Stitched Pictures “published by Crowood Books as well as being featured in many textile and lifestyle magazines she has also appeared on Kirstie’s Handmade Britain.
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/linda-miller-zoom-talk-virtually-in-stitches/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241019T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241019T150000
DTSTAMP:20241012T152944Z
CREATED:20240805T170609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241012T152944Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Jane Hadfield - Textile Explorer - SOLD OUT - additional date added Sat 9th November
DESCRIPTION:Stitched Haberdashery Carbon Copy Fabric Prints \nJane Hadfield is an experienced textile tutor and a member of Textile Explorers. \nThis is a hand stitching workshop. \nParticipants will print fabric notions such as lace\, embroidered stitching and braids etc onto fabric\, which you will then stitch into to further embellish \nRequirements – \nThe tutor\, Jane will supply all the essentials for the workshop at a cost of £5 as listed below\, but members may also want to bring their own special fabric or notions. \nItems supplied by the Tutor\, Jane\nThis is an additional cost of £5\, payable directly to the tutor on the day \nSelection of small pieces of a variety of fabrics to keep\nWide selection of Haberdashery items to use\nDifferent colours of Carbon papers to keep \n In addition\, please bring: \nUsual sewing kit with fabric scissors\, pins\, needles etc.\nEmbroidery and hand stitching threads in colours that you like to work with.\nAny additional ribbons\, braid\, buttons\, beads\, couching thread etc. \nThe tutor will bring 2 ‘Big Shot’ presses but if any participants have one they should bring them along too. \n Please bring your own lunch.  There will be tea / coffee and biscuits provided. \nBooking Terms and Conditions:\nThe fee is non-refundable if you cancel (unless another person can take your place.)\nWe occasionally have a waiting list for a workshop and if that is the case your place would be offered to the next person on the list. If there isn’t a waiting list then you might know someone who could take your place. \nWith this in mind\, please let Bookings know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend.\nBookings queries please email bookings@texgroup.org.uk
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/workshop-jane-hadfield-textile-explorer/
LOCATION:Chelford Village Hall\, Chelford Village Hall\, Knutsford Rd\, Chelford\, Macclesfield\, SK11 9AS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241017T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241017T160000
DTSTAMP:20241017T155126Z
CREATED:20240713T152248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T155126Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop by Emily Notman
DESCRIPTION:Emily Notman – Mixed media meadows\nEmbroidered Wreaths\nThursday 17th October 2024\, 10am – 4pm \nMaterial requirements\nThis is a hand stitching workshop. \nParticipants to bring:\nUsual sewing kit – fabric / thread scissors\nAny special materials to make the wreath personal eg lace\, buttons.\nIt is advised to wear old clothes or bring an apron. \nEquipment / materials supplied by the tutor:\nFabric\, needles\, mesh\, airdry clay\, plastic sheets\, paint and bowls.\nThere is no charge for tutor materials \nAbout the Artist\n” I create bespoke textiles mixing media and building up tactile delicate surfaces. I work and rework my pieces with paint\, dyes\, bleach and ink\, burning and layering until finishing it with hand stitch. I find beauty in flaky walls\, overgrown buildings and encrusted surfaces; this is something I recreate in my work.”\nhttp://www.emilynotman.co.uk/ \nThe Workshop\nCreate a bespoke hand embroidered wreath. During the workshop you will create your own embellishments and buttons before colouring your base fabrics. You will then begin to build your wreath with hand stitch and texture. Finish with bespoke haberdashery and adornments \n Please bring your own lunch.  There will be tea / coffee and biscuits provided. \nBooking Terms and Conditions:\nThe fee is non-refundable if you cancel (unless another person can take your place.)\nWe occasionally have a waiting list for a workshop and if that is the case your place would be offered to the next person on the list. If there isn’t a waiting list then you might know someone who could take your place. \nWith this in mind\, please let Bookings know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend.\nBookings queries please email bookings@texgroup.org.uk
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/workshop-by-emily-notman/
LOCATION:Chelford Village Hall\, Chelford Village Hall\, Knutsford Rd\, Chelford\, Macclesfield\, SK11 9AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241016T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241016T210000
DTSTAMP:20240726T134614Z
CREATED:20240726T132507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T134614Z
UID:3441-1729105200-1729112400@texgroup.org.uk
SUMMARY:Emily Notman - Talk "My Journey in Stitch"
DESCRIPTION:Talk\n \nStarting in 2010 follow Emily’s journey from university\, her first studio\, textile residency to now. Learn about her inspiration and processes along the way. \nAbout the Artist\nI create bespoke textiles mixing media and building up tactile delicate surfaces. I work and rework my pieces with paint\, dyes\, bleach and ink\, burning and layering until finishing it with hand stitch. I find beauty in flaky walls\, overgrown buildings and encrusted surfaces; this is something I recreate in my work. I now work from my studio in Loughborough and travel the UK to teach.\nhttp://www.emilynotman.co.uk/
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/emily-notman-talk-my-journey-in-stitch/
LOCATION:Marthall Village Hall\, The Hall at Marthall\, Sandlebridge Lane\, Knutsford\, WA16 7SB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T210000
DTSTAMP:20240805T152513Z
CREATED:20240726T071858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T152513Z
UID:3433-1727896500-1727902800@texgroup.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sara Impey - ZOOM Talk- "Writing with a needle"
DESCRIPTION:Talk\nIn her presentation\, Sara will talk about her recent work featuring free-motion machine lettering. \nAbout the Speaker\nSara is a former journalist\, she has been stitching text on to her quilts for 20 years\, using the textile surface to explore social\, political and personal issues\, sometimes with a dash of humour.  Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and is included in several museum collections\, including the V&A and the International Quilt Museum in the US.  Her book “Text in Textile Art” was published in 2013 and Sara is a selected member of the pan-European group Quilt Art.\nhttp://www.saraimpey.com \n 
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/sara-impey-zoom-talk/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240918T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240918T210000
DTSTAMP:20240813T110147Z
CREATED:20240721T181030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T110147Z
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SUMMARY:Marian Jasmik - Talk "Beyond the Surface"
DESCRIPTION:Marian Jazmik\nDescription\n \nMarian will bring her many pieces of work for display. \nThe talk will cover her techniques\, her inspiration and materials used along with examples from start to finish. \nAbout the Artist\n \n\n\n\n Marian creates abstract textile art inspired by the shapes and textures of the natural environment. Led by experimentation\, her work evolves into highly textured 3D sculptures and wall art. \nThe manipulation\, construction and deconstruction of fabrics principally by heat\, along with the inclusion of mixed materials normally destined for land fill are a key feature of her work.\nhttp://www.marianjazmik.co.uk\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/marian-jasmik-talk-beyond-the-surface/
LOCATION:Marthall Village Hall\, The Hall at Marthall\, Sandlebridge Lane\, Knutsford\, WA16 7SB\, United Kingdom
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