Members are invited to show and tell about their pieces made for the Compton Verney Textile Fair in November, at which we will have a stand (see Events in November). Instructions and information on how to take part in this activity are in the Members Area.
Lucy is a folk artist, who creates textile pieces using lots of colour and embroidery, taking inspiration from history and her travels. She has her own range of printed fabrics. Lucy's short talk is about her work and how she came to stitch. The talk will be shorter than usual, as the stitch task… Read More »A Folk Art Angel with Lucy Levenson
Folk Art Angel We would love to see your angel before it wings its way to the Christmas tree or to a lucky recipient. It doesn't matter if it's still a work in progress.
Alison says, "My style is often described as having a watercolour feel to it, and many people mistake my textile art for water colour paintings from a distance. This is a style that I have developed over time. I love the softness and blending of colours that this medium allows you to achieve, and wanted… Read More »Developing an Individual Style and mini stitch task ‘An Abstract Seascape’- Alison Whateley
Show and Tell session Starting at 6.45 for 7pm Alison will join us to view members' own started stitched seascapes. "Started" because you may not finish the piece you are working on before the session, but it's just as interesting to be able to see people's ideas in their works in progress.
Warwickshire Stitchers will be in the beautiful chapel on both days at this very popular event. Do come and visit us, and there are lots more stands in the main hall.
Our tree is now decorated with all your fabulous angels and 'pods'. You will find it, on the left, right behind the main altar. This year's Christmas Tree Festival will be bigger than ever. It starts on Warwick Victorian Evening, 25 November, and is open daily from 10am - 4pm (Sunday from 12 noon) until… Read More »Christmas Tree Festival at St Marys, Warwick
click here for poster: A Festive Jolly Bring along a Secret Santa Present if you’d like to take part in this Christmas activity - textile related and creatively wrapped…up to the value of £5 Our competition celebrates the return of Secret Santa by making Father Christmas our subject – any technique; 2 or 3D and… Read More »Members Day – A Festive Jolly
There will be a choice of three activities to try. Create a collaged greetings card Oiled papers Decorated bag using fabric and paper More details and requirement lists in Members' Area
Discussing the relevance and growth of hand embroidery today, the talk will explore Lucy's personal experience of the Royal School of Needlework through to industry projects and artworks she has worked on. This talk also explores how hand embroidery is at the forefront of artistic industries and how such an ancient and traditional art form… Read More »Talk – Hand Embroidery in a Contemporary Context with Lucy-Marie Martin
Goldwork embroidery has its roots in ecclesiastical and very traditional pieces. Coupled with couture beading techniques, this workshop sets ancient techniques in a contemporary context. Drawing on Lucy’s experience working in contemporary couture fashion, married with traditional training from the Royal School of Needlework, the workshop has been designed by Lucy to push the boundaries… Read More »Couture beading and gold work embroidery – Zoom Workshop
In this presentation Julia talks about her own journey in textiles and her current investigation into the themes of identity and gender, deconstructivism and sustainability. She explains her choice and use of raw materials (second-hand clothing, old table linen, vintage lace, previously worn underwear) and illustrates how she transforms these into new artworks with changed… Read More »Talk – Identity and Intimacy with Julie Tristan