Workshop with Melanie Kay

A really enjoyable workshop for members with Melanie Kay on 7th November- never knew what fun could be had with metals such as aluminium, brass, copper & foils + STITCH
                                   
                                   

21st Oct- Maria Tarn- 'Draw it, Make it'

Since completing her City and Guilds Qualification in Textiles, Design and Embroidery, Maria Tarn has worked and exhibited with the TX Group of artists in Frodsham for over 5 years. Initially her photographs/sketches of places she had visited are interpreted to form the basis of a range of canvas based textile work, using the sewing machine as a drawing tool.

Following some exhibitions, she was invited to lead workshops about art techniques at the Cheshire West Teachers' Conferences and to staff in a local nursery which have all been well received.

As a member of the Markmakers group, she works from The Hazlehurst Studios, based in the High Street of Runcorn Old Town. A lifetime passion for art and crafts inspired her to turn her hobby into a commercial activity.

Here are 'our pages ' of the Travelling Book which represents Chelford where we meet. These small squares show our interpretation of Chelford Market & will form part of the book which was the challenge issued by the NW Guild Chairman.

Last few days of the Quilt Art Exhibition ' Dialogues & Small Talk' at the Silk Museum Macclesfield.

Not quilts as we know them but inspiring textile art by a range of established European artists such as; Sandra Meech; Elizabeth Brimelow; Jette Clover ; Eszter Bornemisza et al.

Be quick it finishes 31/10/15 before going on tour through the UK & Europe. Entry £2
www.quiltart.eu

 

Some of you may want to submit- I was successful a few years ago!

Hand in days are 6/7 November

Exhibition 28 November 2015- 9 January 2016

16th Sept 2015- Isobel Hall 'Mixed Media & Stitch''

A full house for our new & exciting season, & we were thrilled to have Isobel & all her lovely objects. She imparted her wisdom on how to make 'scrimmy paper' & the importance of using the correct glue/ adhesive/ sealers ( which we found to our near cost, at the workshop the following day!). It's very hard to write a simple blog on the talk & all the techniques she mentioned, so have a look at the pictures from the night & look at her books, many of which our members bought.
We had a very busy day at the workshop following, although many of us were bemused by the ingredient list. The joy of textiles & mixed media!