Start clearing out- your unloved & unwanted textile treasure could be just what someone else is looking for! We are holding our inaugural DE-stash Event & Sales Day on Saturday 11th May 2019. See the poster & get a table booked !

16th January 2019: Victoria Riley.
Wow- what a full house for our first meeting of the New Year- existing members, new members & visitors! Burnley based batik fanatic Victoria told us about the history & styles of Indonesian batik, together with her experiences of living there & understanding the processes involved. Just when you thought you knew all about wax, think again, batik design, colours & the tools not as simple as you may imagine!

The Knitting & Stitch Show- Harrogate 2018

A thoroughly enjoyable day as a coach load of local stitchers descended on Harrogate. As usual we all ended up with purchases we need ( an eclectic selection!) & were inspired by a number of artists & exhibitors. Watch this space as we try & attract them back to Chelford to talk to us!

Enjoyed the Embroiderers' Guild '100 Heart War Stories' Exhibition.

21st November 2018: Beth Barlow
Beth's work was very thought provoking as she describes herself as a 'socially engaged artist' whose 'in depth work within communities, negotiating new relationship where everybody's expertise is acknowledged and creating works which are truly specific to the dynamics of particular communities.Seeking inspiration from real world issues and communicating complex issues simply' ( quote from her statement).

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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