BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-// - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220603T163744 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220603T163744 DTSTAMP:20260409T234627 CREATED:20220603T153743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T153745Z UID:8848-1654274264-1654274264@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Karen Lane - My F-Plan Diet...Fabric\, Fibre & Felting DESCRIPTION:An illustrated journey from first discovering in 2014 that feltmaking and textile art were an actual ‘thing’\, through to the present day. Viewers will see lots of examples of her work and her will share many of the materials and techniques that her use. \n\n\n\nKaren’s background is in Visual Merchandising/Display and Adult Training. Whilst running local craft workshops for adults with special needs in 2014\, she discovered felt making and textile art and went on to develop these two disciplines side by side. \n\n\n\nKaren joined three local textile groups and began experimenting with fabric and stitch. That same year she saw the fabulous exhibition Black Sheep: The Darker Side of Felt which set her on a mission to learn all she could about felt making. As a result of her work touring with Grosvenor Shows she began to receive requests for workshops and in 2016 began teaching Textile Art & Felt Making for groups and individuals. In 2019 Karen was invited to teach at the Quilters Guild AGM and that same year was a guest tutor at Sweet Nothings Retreat in Saint-Vallier. \n\n\n\nWith the worst of the pandemic over (fingers tightly crossed!) her will be returning to Sweet Nothings in September 2022. Previous exhibitions include the NEC\, Manchester\, Harrogate\, Oundle\, Corby Glen\, Lincoln and she is a regular at The Big Textile Show in Leicester. URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/karen-lane-my-f-plan-diet-fabric-fibre-felting/ CATEGORIES:Speaker,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/KL0223-6-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220510T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220510T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T234627 CREATED:20210605T074120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T111753Z UID:6134-1652175900-1652198400@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Alison Hulme - Print\, print\, print! DESCRIPTION:Select the fee according to your membership status\n Member £32.00 GBP\n Non-Member £42.00 GBP\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that all sales are final and no refunds are offered unless the class is cancelled by the organisers \n\n\n\n\n\nA repeat of the very popular workshop from October 2021. \n\n\n\nDuring this Workshop you will use Thermax Screens\, Gellie Plates\, Stamps and Stencils. \n\n\n\nThere will be a cost to the Tutor of £10 for all materials (paint\, medium etc.) though you will need to bring fabric with you – Alison advises “Any and lots of different bits\, any from Dye Workshops\, Dark\, Light\, Plain\, Patterned\, Thick\, Thin.” Alison will also bring fabric to sell (at cost). \n\n\n\nBookings for this workshop will go live for members on Monday March 21st and for non-members on Wednesday April 15th. \n\n\n\nPlease note that this replaces the original workshop scheduled on this date\, Clare Clensy – Miniature Crewelwork\, who unfortunately had to cancel. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPayPal is currently experiencing issues. \n\n\n\nIf you would like a place on this workshop\, please email vernice_63@yahoo.co.uk stating the name of the workshop you’d like to attend. \n\n\n\nPlaces will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis as always URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/clare-clensy-miniature-crewelwork/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/AH-Nov21-12.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220509T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220509T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T234627 CREATED:20220117T111056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T115305Z UID:7707-1652103000-1652112000@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Bailey Curtis - My Life in Textiles DESCRIPTION:Bailey will be giving a presentation of her work through the years\, with many samples\, workbooks & sketchbooks. \n\n\n\nThere will not be a digital presentation but Bailey will bring lots of work\, some of which can be passed around. \n\n\n\n Bailey trained as a dyer\, weaver & spinner in Bradford\, Yorks. In the early to mid 80s she discovered felt making & gradually gave up weaving. She developed her own dye company which flourished when the internet came along but also got her into stitching her felt. Since then she has exhibited internationally & now makes outdoor pieces for sculpture exhibitions.   URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/bailey-curtis-my-life-in-textiles/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:Group Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/C-May-22-War-Peace.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220404T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220404T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T234627 CREATED:20220117T113815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T113818Z UID:7716-1649079000-1649088000@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Clare Edwards - A Defiant Approach to Hand Emboidery DESCRIPTION:Clare will describe her journey to becoming a mixed media hand embroidery artist working both traditional and contemporary hand embroidery techniques and combining these with alternative materials such as concrete\, resin and wood. \n\n\n\nClare has an MA Contemporary Embroidery & BA (Hons) Textile Surfaces at Staffordshire University and is a Lecturer in Textiles and Surface Pattern Design at Staffordshire University \n\n\n\nShe won the Hand & Lock prize for embroidery 2017 Student Fashion category and 2nd Prize in the Bradford Textiles competition 2020. She also won First Prizes in Embroidery and Unconventional Materials categories URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/clare-edwards-a-defiant-approach-to-hand-emboidery/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:Group Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Claire-Edwards0422-2-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220308T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220308T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T234627 CREATED:20210915T070635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T150252Z UID:6740-1646733600-1646755200@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Wendy Lloyd - Stitch\, Slash & Stitch DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you will be playing with Stitch and Slash techniques to create textural fabrics\, starting with machine stitch and finishing with a combination of machine and hand techniques. The fabrics you create can be used as a base for further stitch. Detailed handouts will be provided \n\n\n\nThis workshop has SOLD OUT URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/wendy-lloyd-stitch-slash-stitch/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/WL-Mar22-03.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220307T013000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220307T040000 DTSTAMP:20260409T234627 CREATED:20210915T070335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T115327Z UID:6738-1646616600-1646625600@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Wendy Lloyd - My Inspiration DESCRIPTION:Wendy is a Textile Artist\, printmaker and teacher living and working in West Berkshire. She absorbed textile skills by osmosis from her mother – a textile artist who taught embroidery and helped to write the original City and Guilds Patchwork and Quilt making course. She joined the Dubai Quilters’ Guild as an expat and then moved from free machine quilting to machine embroidery and a City and Guilds course on her return to the UK. There she discovered  fabric printing and subsequently moved sideways into printmaking on paper working with the  Rabley Artist Printmakers (just outside Marlborough) She enjoys stretching boundaries of what print and textiles mean\, combining techniques and trying to remain playful with the technical constraints that different processes impose. \n\n\n\nWendy will be giving us a one hour talk illustrated with over 200 slides and many samples across the full range of her textile and mixed media work. URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/wendy-lloyd-my-inspiration/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:Group Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/WL-Mar22-Autumn-tree.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220207T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T234627 CREATED:20210605T071734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T160759Z UID:6120-1644240600-1644249600@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Jo Gallant - Concept to Creation DESCRIPTION:Stories and ideas behind the designs for my textile pieces and the processes and techniques used to create them. \n\n\n\nJo has worked professionally as a textile artist for over 30 years.  She has exhibited nationally and internationally and undertaken commissions\, both public and private\, across the UK.  Her work\, which uses dyeing\, painting\, stitching and embroidery\, is very much influenced by her surroundings\, the landscape and wildlife of Galloway. \n\n\n\nVisit Jo’s website here URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/main-meeting-speaker-tba/ CATEGORIES:Group Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/forestbirdsD.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220124T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220131T100000 DTSTAMP:20260409T234627 CREATED:20210605T071517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T104955Z UID:6117-1643018400-1643623200@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Jenny Adin-Christie - Whitework Buttons DESCRIPTION:Membership Type\n\n\nMembers £32.00 GBPNon-Members £42.00 GBP \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n June 7\, 2024 \n\n \n @ \n \n 10:00 am \n \n \n – \n \n \n June 9\, 2024 \n\n \n @ \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \nZoom Workshop – two mornings (please ensure you can attend both sessions before booking) \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \nWhitework is really an umbrella term which covers a huge spectrum of individual techniques\, each with their own unique history\, stitches and requirements. However these are all unified by the use of white/neutral thread on a white/neutral ground fabric. Many people are intimidated by whitework due to fears of its exacting nature and the fear of the time and eyesight required to work in white on white! Hence these whitework ‘buttons’ are intended to each introduce students to a different group of stitches from the whitework spectrum and are small and achievable. They are quick to complete with each button creating a lovely piece in its own right\, or you may like to work several to display together. They look beautiful displayed in a box frame or can even be worn as a brooch if preferred. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \nYou will be able to select from my whitework button designs in the workshop which are detailed further in the additional course information. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \nThis is a Project Led Workshop and Jenny will provide Project Packs for sale plus a Basic Materials Pack. There will also be a Requirements List for equipment needed. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \nThere are two Packs available – T \nThere are two designs available Heart Button and Rose Button for £36 each (normally £45) \nThe packs include all materials required including pre-printed fabric and comprehensive illustrated instructions. \nThe Basic Materials Pack is £4.50. and includes all needles and conservation quality glue etc. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \nPostage is not included in these prices. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \nJenny has provided an Order Form and this will need to be returned to her by 1 December 2021 and she will invoice you by email before the Workshop.* \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \nJenny explains “Since the materials required for working this type of embroidery are highly specialised and can be difficult to source\, we will be providing you with a full working project pack which will include all the materials required to complete the design. Since whitework designs can be tricky to transfer effectively to the fabric\, these will be pre-printed for you. This will also include comprehensive illustrated instructions which will serve as an invaluable resource for future reference. We have found that if we ask students to source and purchase each material required themselves for very specialist courses\, that this involves a great deal of time and difficulty. The overall cost is a great deal more expensive than a project pack\, since you only need small quantities of each item and would need to purchase whole skeins etc. The project packs also mean that you can concentrate on stitch and technique during the course\, rather than having to spend so much time on material and colour selection.” \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \nBooking for this Workshop will open on Wednesday 3 November 2021 \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n*Order Form &  Requirements List will be provided after booking and paying for a place. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \nView Jenny’s website here \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \nTimes to be confirmed URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/jenny-adin-christie-whitework-buttons/ LOCATION:Zoom Workshop CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Jenny-Addin-Christie-Whitework-buttons-0121-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211206T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211206T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T234627 CREATED:20210605T070912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210605T071544Z UID:6113-1638797400-1638806400@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Christmas Lunch and Surprise Speaker DESCRIPTION:Our annual Bring and Share lunch with a guest speaker URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/christmas-lunch-and-surprise-speaker/ CATEGORIES:Group Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211129T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211129T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T234627 CREATED:20210908T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T111351Z UID:6102-1638180000-1638201600@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Alison Hulme - Print\, Print and More Print! DESCRIPTION:Select the fee according to your membership status\n\n\nMember £32.00 GBPNon-Member £37.00 GBP \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \nWorkshop \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \nDuring this Workshop you will use Thermax Screens\, Gellie Plates\, Stamps and Stencils. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \nThere will be a cost to the Tutor of £10 for all materials (paint\, medium etc.) though you will need to bring fabric with you – Alison advises “Any and lots of different bits\, any from Dye Workshops\, Dark\, Light\, Plain\, Patterned\, Thick\, Thin.” Alison will also bring fabric to sell (at cost). \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \nBelow are Images of student’s work from previous Workshops: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \nThe cost is £32 for members and £37 for non members. The link to book up and pay for this Workshop will be available here from Wednesday September 8th. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \nBelow is an Image of Alison’s pinnies.   Alison is bringing fabric for sale\, which she has already cut out\, if you want to make one of these at home. URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/alison-hulme-print-print-and-more-print/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211115T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211115T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T234627 CREATED:20211101T120515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T120517Z UID:7042-1636968600-1636992000@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Christmas Mini Workshops DESCRIPTION:3 Workshops (duration approx. 1.5-2.00 hours each) \n\n\n\nAll materials will be provided for a cost of £3 for each Workshop  (payable on the day) \n\n\n\n·         Printing Christmas Cards & Wrapping Paper with Ann Smith \n\n\n\n·         Christmas Angels & Tree Decorations with Lindsay Sherwood \n\n\n\n·         Christmas Adornments using Sheers\, simple machine embroidery and beads with Nikki Vesey Williams \n\n\n\nNote: Sewing machine with free embroidery foot and green thread needed for Nikki’s workshop. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nCome along and learn how to make these festive items! \n\n\n\nThere should be an opportunity to do all three workshops during the day. \n\n\n\nRefreshments will be available to buy (cake\, biscuits\, tea and coffee etc.) \n\n\n\nYou may wish to bring a packed lunch.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCome and join us for some festive fun! URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/christmas-mini-workshops/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211102T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211102T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T234627 CREATED:20210604T085809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T151713Z UID:6106-1635847200-1635868800@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Bobby Britnell - Drawing the Line DESCRIPTION:Membership Type\n Members £32.00 GBP\n Non-Members £42.00 GBP\n \n\n\n\n\n\n Please note all sales are final and no refunds will be given unless event is cancelled or moved. \n\nTickets on sale from Wednesday October 6th \n\n\n\n£32 members/£37 non members \n\n\n“A line is a mark or stroke\, long in proportion to its breadth\, made with a pen\, pencil\, tool etc.\, onto a surface.” \n\n\nThis course will have students examining both the simplicity and complexity of ‘line’ as an inspirational source\, by using a variety of ‘drawing’ tools and mixed media surfaces. Accessible drawing methods\, both traditional and experimental\, will all be considered in relation to the exercises introduced\, with students quickly building up inspirational boards full of ideas and design possibilities\, for personal interpretation into fabric and stitch. Artist research will offer further insights into the development of ideas. \n\n\nThere will be some preparation necessary for this Workshop. Details will be provided\, along with a Requirements list\, after booking and paying for a place URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/bobby-britnell-drawing-the-line/ LOCATION:Zoom Workshop CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211101T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211101T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T234627 CREATED:20210604T085420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T091842Z UID:6104-1635773400-1635782400@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Bobby Britnell - My Creative Journey DESCRIPTION:Bobby began working in industry before training to become a secondary school teacher. She has a passion in both teaching and in practising her art\, setting up her own teaching studio in 2007 and running successful courses with excellent tutors and with students coming from all over the world. Bobby is a member of the Textiles Study Group and a Fellow of the Royal society of Arts. \n\n\n\nHonesty 1Honesty 2 URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/bobby-britnell-my-creative-journey/ CATEGORIES:Group Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211029T133832 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211029T133832 DTSTAMP:20260409T234627 CREATED:20211029T123832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T124850Z UID:7040-1635514712-1635514712@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Bailey Curtis DESCRIPTION: URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/bailey-curtis/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211029T133555 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211029T133555 DTSTAMP:20260409T234627 CREATED:20211029T123554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T123556Z UID:7038-1635514555-1635514555@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Jenny O'Leary Workshop DESCRIPTION:Hot and Cold Wax Resists URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/jenny-oleary-workshop/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211029T133306 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211029T133306 DTSTAMP:20260409T234627 CREATED:20211029T123306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T123307Z UID:7035-1635514386-1635514386@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Jenny O'Leary DESCRIPTION: URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/jenny-oleary/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211029T130049 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211029T130049 DTSTAMP:20260409T234627 CREATED:20211022T145706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T120050Z UID:6742-1635512449-1635512449@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Claire Edwards - A Defiant Approach to Hand Embroidery DESCRIPTION:Claire is going to talk about her journey to becoming a mixed media hand embroidery artist working both traditional and contemporary hand embroidery techniques and combining these with alternative materials such as concrete\, resin and wood. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClaire has an MA in Contemporary Embroidery & BA (Hons) Textile Surfaces at Staffordshire University \n\n\n\nLecturer in Textiles and Surface Pattern Design at Staffordshire University \n\n\n\nHand & Lock prize for embroidery 2017 Student Fashion category 2nd Prize \n\n\n\nBradford Textiles competition 2020 First Prizes in Embroidery and Unconventional Materials categories URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/claire-edwards-a-defiant-approach-to-hand-embroidery/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211004T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211004T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T234627 CREATED:20210604T084232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T161951Z UID:6100-1633354200-1633363200@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Susan Hobson - What is a Quilt? DESCRIPTION:A look at quilting and its history in the UK and USA \n\n\nSue will cover how a quilt is constructed and an overview of quilting & it’s history in both the USA & UK. discussing how quilt designs have changed over the years\, and about the quilt collection of the American Museum  & Gardens. \n\n\nSue is a retired medical biochemist who has sewn since the age of 5. Experienced in hand embroidery\, garments\, curtains and other household soft furnishings before quilts & their history introduced themselves and she became hooked! She trained as a Quilt Show Judge in the USA. She undertakes research in the history of quilts Since 2006 Sue has been a textile specialist/volunteer at the American Museum and Gardens near Bath. Sue has travelled extensively in the USA and can usually find a quilt shop or show to visit. URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/susan-hobson-what-is-a-quilt/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210906T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210906T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T234627 CREATED:20210517T094432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T122058Z UID:6035-1630935000-1630944000@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Peg Katritzky - The Needlework Collaboration of Mary\, Queen of Scots and Bess of Hardwick DESCRIPTION:Speaker for Textiles and Stitch Around Marlborough group meeting \n\n\n\n\n\nIn her talk\, Peg will consider the Hardwick Heroines\, the Oxburgh Hangings and some of the other embroideries produced by these two women. \nPeg is a Barbara Wilkes Research Fellow in Theatre Studies (English) and Director of the Centre for Research into Gender and Otherness in the Humanities (School of Art and Humanities) at the Open University\, Milton Keynes URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/peg-katritzky-the-needlework-collaboration-ofr-mary-queen-of-scotts-and-bess-or-hardwick/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL CATEGORIES:Group Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210705T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210705T143000 DTSTAMP:20260409T234627 CREATED:20210605T080256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210605T080257Z UID:6138-1625488200-1625495400@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Summer Lunch DESCRIPTION: URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/summer-lunch/ LOCATION:Kennet Valley Hall\, Kennet Valley Hall\, Lockeridge\, SN8 4EL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210614T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210614T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T234627 CREATED:20210604T083324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T083326Z UID:6095-1623672000-1623672000@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Angie Hughes - Waterworld DESCRIPTION:3 hour zoom workshop \n\n\n\n\n\nDuring this workshop you will look at the different types of soluble films available\, how they work and understand their uses. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBritish coastal flora will be the inspiration\, seaweed has a lot to offer when it comes to design and texture. See two images below. \n\n\n\nThere will be a discussion about artists such as Meredith Woolnough\, Jan Beaney\,  Maggie Grey and others who use soluble films to great effect in their work. \n\n\n\nAngie has described the format for this workshop\, as follows \n\n\n\nInitially\, after chats and hello’s\, students will be muted (though you can unmute to ask a question) \n\n\n\n·        There will be a series of filmed demonstrations with live commentary (filmed because the image is often clearer in screen sharing\, it also means that Angie can concentrate on talking and answering questions\, pausing etc.) \n\n\n\n·        Some slide shows during student time to entertain the ones that are only watching. \n\n\n\n·        Plenty of time for students to experiment and ask questions. \n\n\n\n·        A PDF handout with back up material will be sent out before the event. \n\n\n\n·        The Workshop can be recorded and saved on Zoom (password protected) students can download it to keep but it will be deleted after a month. \n\n\n\n·        When booking a place you will need to confirm if you are happy to be recorded during the workshop. \n\n\n\nIf you would like a place on this workshop\, please email Vernice on vernice_63@yahoo.co.uk \n\n\n\nThe cost for a place has yet to be determined as it depends upon the numbers booked\, but it is unlikely to be more than £30. The method of payment has yet to be confirmed. URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/angie-hughes-waterworld/ CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210610T134500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210610T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T234627 CREATED:20210604T074029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210606T092911Z UID:6077-1623332700-1623340800@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Suzy Wright - Organic Forms In Stitch DESCRIPTION:Please note the change of date due to unforeseen circumstances \n\n\n\nSuzy creates detailed and vibrant stitched tapestries that resemble paintings through layering and blending threads. Each piece has a distinct personality cultivated from her love of animals food and the exotic landscape. She always wants to create a series of work that feels real and comes to life.After attending the University of Westminster\, Suzy was an intern for Zandra Rhodes and then went on to work for Kaffe Fassett. Her talk will include how she started put an how she progressed\, followed by a review of her processes and techniques.Suzy is based in Oxford and works at her embroidery each day in her studio. Suzy creates detailed and vibrant stitched tapestries that resemble paintings through layering and blending threads. Each piece has a distinct personality cultivated from her love of animals food and the exotic landscape. She always wants to create a series of work that feels real and comes to life.\n\n\n\nSuzy’s work can be viewed on her website orangethread.co.uk \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails via email and in the members’ area URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/suzy-wright-organic-forms-in-stitch/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Suzy-Wright-Parrot-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210510T134500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210510T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T234627 CREATED:20210509T192949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210509T192949Z UID:5921-1620654300-1620662400@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Polly Woolstone - My Journey with a Camera\, Sketchbook and Needle DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPolly’s work has been inspired by both her physical and emotional journeys. Working in mixed-media textiles she has tried to capture what the places have meant to her- colours\, patterns\, detail and decay\, a sense of chaos or calm. Sometimes words and poems have helped her on my way and these have been incorporated into her work. \nNow based in Oxford\, my work reflects my travels – from country lanes in the UK and Ireland to my many visits to India and Indochina. Working in mixed media my work combines my love of colour\, texture and mark-making.  I am still exploring and my talk reflects my the creative journey I have been on URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/polly-woolstone/ CATEGORIES:Group Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210405T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210405T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T234627 CREATED:20210511T110657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T074610Z UID:5932-1617631200-1617638400@textilesandstitch.co.uk SUMMARY:Emily Tull DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nEmily will be presenting an overview of her career as a stitch artist whilst talking about what inspires her and her process. \nEmily graduated in 2000 with a BA (Hons) Fine Art\, specialising in painting. In 2008 she started her first series of hand stitched portraits. In 2014 Emily was a contestant on Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year series and her artwork was selected for the Royal Academy Summer Show. In 2017 she won the Kent Creative Award for Visual Art (non digital). \nLink to website here URL:https://textilesandstitch.co.uk/event/emily-tull/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR