Crafts Review

Sarah Brownlee has written a lovely review on the Design Exchange exhibition for Crafts on line.

Here is the link for the Crafts Magazine article

http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/crafts-magazine/reviews/view/2009/10n10s-design-exchange?from=/crafts-magazine/reviews/

le ruban

Ribbon/Ruban

Photograph by David Lawson 

This is a detail of my recent collaborative work for the Design Exchange Project. The two 2m long woven strips unfurling on the floor space are a response to Philippe Moine's lovely wooden sculpture.

Design Exchange Opening Party

Design Exchange Opening Tea Party

Where: Sage Gateshead

When: 17/10/2009

Time: 5pm

The French are here! 

Come along to the Sage today see our work and  meet Philippe Moine, Florian Meury,

Sandra Villet and Fabienne Chassin

Edinburgh

I took these photographs during the Festival when there's something going on anywhere and everywhere. I had forgotten they were on my camera. I love the velvet chair and the watering can.

I like this

Check out www.alice-pattullo.blogspot.com. A very talented final year student at Brighton. I love her Handstitched film.

Her mother Mandy's not bad either!  www.threadandthrift.blogspot.com

Tapestry Weaving Workshops in the Studio

TAPESTRY WEAVING WORKSHOPS

This Autumn I've decided to run my first series of classes from my home based studio. They will be geared for beginners or those with some experience or those who just want some creative time. It will be small groups only to add to the relaxed atmosphere.

They are probably most useful to those living in the north east but if you are interested you are welcome to get in touch with me.

TAPESTRY WEAVING COURSES WITH FIONA RUTHERFORD

Fiona Rutherford is a tapestry artist /designer who works from her home based studio in Jesmond in central Newcastle. Using a historical technique, she creates vibrant tapestries for contemporary interiors. Fiona exhibits internationally and her work is held in national public collections.

This Autumn Fiona is offering a series of Tapestry Weaving Workshops at her home for small groups. The workshops are suitable for beginners or those with some experience.

 

SATURDAY WORKSHOPS

In a relaxed and informal atmosphere you will learn the basic techniques of tapestry weaving. Loom frames are provided and you will have access to Fiona’s studio yarns and equipment. At the end of the day you will have your own small tapestry to take home.

Dates: Saturday 19^th SEPT/Saturday 24^th OCT/ Saturday 14^th NOV.

Times: 10am-4pm

Price: £75 (includes light lunch)

 

EVENING WORKSHOPS

Take more time to explore tapestry weaving and fill those Autumn evenings. Fiona is also offering a series of four Wednesday evening classes. You will learn the basic weaving techniques as well as considering colour and design. Loom frames are provided and you will have access to Fiona’s studio yarns and equipment.

Dates: Session 1: Wednesday 14^th OCT – Wednesday 4^th NOV

          Session 2: Wednesday 11^th NOV – Wednesday 2^nd DEC

Times: 6pm-9pm

Price: £180

 

Places are limited. For more information and to book a place please contact Fiona Rutherford.

W: www.rutherfordtextileart.com 

knitted lives on radio 4

The school cookery bag

Nan knitting

WOMAN'S HOUR - RADIO 4

Woman's Hour is broadcasting the story behind Knitted Lives this Friday morning 28th. August. 

Listen to Radio 4 from 10am. and you will be able to hear Nan (the communist), Audrey (the midwife) and Rene (the carpenter's daughter) talk about their lives and how they became involved in the project.

The next exhibition venue will be from November 19th. - 22nd. at Harrogate at the Knitting and Stitching Show.

If you miss it more details will be on the BBC website.