17th October 2018: Julia Midgley
Local artist Julia took us on a journey from her documentary drawings in her sketch books to the ultimate making of the final print. Julia's sketches were exquisite & often many facets of various individual sketches would find themselves in a final print. Just shows how important it is to carry a sketch book & pen at all times. 

19th Sept. 2018: Maria Boyle
Maria started off our new season with a talk on her work inspired by colour & texture. She likes to work with soft materials of cloth often in a muted hue, with added hand stitch to create one off pieces.
A number of members opted for the ' Harmonious Colours' workshop the next day which explored the origin of colour in more detail & what these tones can mean to us in our every day life.

Maria Boyle Textile Artist

Maria Boyle member workshop 

Maria Boyle member workshop

Our new 2018/ 19 Programme is now here. Exciting months ahead.

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18th July 2018: Mark Beecroft
Fascinating evening to finish the season by taking stitch / structure to a new dimension by working in 3D & its implications for a variety of industries. Mark's work as a senior lecturer at Manchester  Metropolitan University is part of this future. We can't show any pictures because it's so new . You saw it with us first !! What would our grandparents have thought from their early knitting days to the 3D printed textiles informed by knitted structures.

20th June 2018: Members Evening
Due to a last minute speaker cancellation we held a members evening when we were asked to bring a piece of work which we were working on, had inspired us or an aspect of work we would like to achieve. This proved to be a successful meeting & gave the Committee plenty of ideas for next years programme & workshops.

16th May 2018: Diana Morrison
North West based artist Diana Morrison delighted us with her unique designs & sumptuous colours in hand dyed silk.

12th May 2018: Exhibition Day
After months of planning Exhibition Day was finally upon us. Lots of great work across many disciplines wowed members & visitors alike. Two Competitions: "Inches" & " Afternoon Tea" added to the show. Here is just a short selection of entries & winners.

Winner of Inches Competition

Selection of Afternoon Tea Entries

General member Entries

Member Workshop Items

18th April 2018: Rachel Howard
A very enjoyable talk from textile artist Rachael Howard & how she translated her illustrations inspired by her travels to India or just simple every day life in to art & fashion. Currently working as a tutor at Bath University, she has also worked with re-known designers like Paul Smith in utilising her illustrations on ties, as well as her exhibitions travelling around the world.

22nd March 2018: Lizzie Wall Workshop

Did you know a collection of owls is apparently called a 'parliament' due to their wise disposition?
Here is the 'Chelford Parliament ' from the workshop with Lizzie Wall textile artist.

21st March 2018: Lizzie Wall
Captivating talk by Lizzie Wall with her sumptuous art quilts. Mesmerising use of colour, pattern, lines & adorable flora & fauna especially the hares. Her ecclesiastical commissions were stunning & quite literally took our breath away.For more on Lizzie see her on Instagram @walllizzie

21st February 2018: Sue Marsden

17th January 2018- Ariella Green
Israeli born Ariella focuses on fabric collage with material crated herself finished with applique, hand stitch & paint . She has exhibited around the world & also forms part of the 62 Group. 
( www.ariellagreen.com)

Member Workshop: 3D Birds
Another enjoyable Saturday & making these 3D birds- tweet tweet!

Members Workshop: Tassels & Tamari Balls
The two members named 'Jean' led a sumptuous workshop on the above in the run up to Christmas. Nothing less than fabulous!

15th November 2017: Sabine Kussmaul
Cheshire based Sabine ( www.sabinekussmaul.co.uk) brought her own distinctive style to her talk & the interesting use of a single thread. The photos do not really do the work justice. Her framing was also very creative.

18th October 2017: Lisa Watson
Manchester based Lisa Watson ( www.quiltsbylisawatson.co.uk) brought some beautiful work/ fabric which she creates & makes into quilts/ cushions. She is passionate about created & made in Britain & her folklore designs were particularly pretty as well as recycling vintage fabrics.

21st September 2017: Workshop with Bobby Britnell
The workshop explored the simplicity & importance of light & shade in art/ textile design. Working on a large sheet of white paper & a pencil only this was more difficult than you can imagine but was very effective.

20th September 2017- Bobby Britnell
A really exciting talk to open our new season from well known textile artist Bobby with her talk entitled 'Working with Passion'