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SUMMARY:Corinne Young - Workshop - Scabious Seedheads
DESCRIPTION:More details coming soon \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-workshop-scabious-seedheads/
LOCATION:Chelford Village Hall\, Chelford Village Hall\, Knutsford Rd\, Chelford\, Macclesfield\, SK11 9AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Alice Fox - Talk -  Allotment Materials
DESCRIPTION:Alice will tell us about the various plant fibres she works with\, which are sourced from her allotment. Describing the stages from seed or seedling\, through to harvest\, processing and storage\, Alice will take us on a seasonal journey with various fibres\, including cultivated and wild plants. She will show examples of how those fibres are then used in the surfaces and structures she creates for gallery exhibition. \nAbout Alice \nMy process-led practice is based on personal engagement with landscape and has sustainability at its heart. I am fascinated by the detail of organic things and my work celebrates and carries an essence of what I experience in the natural world. My background in physical geography and nature conservation underpins my artistic practice. \nI work with natural fibres and gathered materials\, employing natural dyes\, stitch\, weave and soft basketry techniques. These elements come together in different combinations to create grouped surfaces and structures. Found items form the focus of my response to a landscape\, forming tangible links to the places they were gathered from. I take an experimental approach to these found objects: by engaging with the materials that I find\, manipulating them and experimenting\, I learn about their properties\, boundaries and possibilities. This exploration becomes a collaboration between object and artist. My allotment plot forms the focus of my work\, providing an abundant source of materials. Read more about Plot 105 in Projects. \nI studied Contemporary Surface Design & Textiles at Bradford School of Arts & Media and completed an MA in Creative Practice at Leeds Arts University. I work from the allotment and my studio in Saltaire\, West Yorkshire\, UK. I exhibit\, lecture and teach workshops nationally and internationally. I am a member of the Textile Study Group. \nWebsite: https://alicefox.co.uk/ \nThe talk is free to members of Textile Explorers
URL:https://texgroup.org.uk/event/alice-fox-talk-allotment-materials/
LOCATION:Marthall Village Hall\, The Hall at Marthall\, Sandlebridge Lane\, Knutsford\, WA16 7SB\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Jane Hadfield - Workshop - Gelli Plate Printing
DESCRIPTION:Gelli Plate Printing – creating multi layered compositions inspired by nature \nMaterials list – coming soon \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/jane-hadfield-workshop-gelli-plate-printing/
LOCATION:Chelford Village Hall\, Chelford Village Hall\, Knutsford Rd\, Chelford\, Macclesfield\, SK11 9AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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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:Angela Oswald - Workshop - Free Machine Embroidery
DESCRIPTION:Free Machine Embroidery using dissolvable fabric to create a one off sculptural design \nMaterials list – coming later \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-free-machine-embroidery/
LOCATION:Chelford Village Hall\, Chelford Village Hall\, Knutsford Rd\, Chelford\, Macclesfield\, SK11 9AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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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
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