Sandra Goddard is hosting a studio closure sale at Unit 15 Crossroads Business Park, Cresswell Road, Clowne S43 4PU on Sat and Sun 29-30 September 10-4.30 and later 1-5 Oct by appointment.  50% of proceeds to Ashgate Hospice. Sandra may be contacted on 07749711611 or sandicraft@talktalk.net

Also the region's Kimono exhibition will follow on to Charnwood museum in September -15th to 30th 2012.

Georgina Bell

Originally from Leeds Georgina mapped out her life with often extremely funny and openly honest tales of narcissism (in the nicest possible way) "It's all about me' she claimed, her own experiences, journeys, longings and discoveries. Well, of course, that's what we were there for!

Georgina 'didn't get out much' as a child, developing her own self expression at home, in an effort to escape  she talked of the safety of the wardrobe as a haven of quiet in the home (this, with a life size model of Aslan the Lion on the stage behind her, courtesy of URC) The first story bought to mind of course the Lion the witch and the wardrobe; the escape being from her 'wicked' and argumentative elder sisters (Cinderella - the 2nd story...); but as a teenager she began to 'discover' the world following a trip to the US announced by her father.

Georgina spoke of chopping the hem off her mothers BIBA dress to improve it...and lived to tell the tale; making herself a mummy outfit out of rolls of kitchen roll and sellotape. Studying Fine Art initially, Georgina found herself making video documentaries and installations; then worked abroad, held a variety of residencies, often looking at journeys and places, but always thinking of home - home is where the heart is (Wizard of OZ?).  All her mapping of journeys began and ended at home and Georgina began to realise it was the thought of the journey not the arrival that held the interest for her; it was the same with her work - the process of making.

Her 'map frock' destined never to be worn, on journeys never to be made, began a body of work over many years now, to map out her personal, emotional, journeys to the gate of guilt, the isle of ironing and the cuddle cove to name but a few recent expeditions...

Her enthusiasm and passion for her subject was never in any doubt, and having stepped in at the last minute to cover for an absent colleague, our branch were fortunate in discovering a very entertaining gem in our midst, who with great generosity took us on a journey to some of her incredible places.

September 6th meeting

As the next round of Olympic fever kicks off so does the penultimate meeting on this years programme:

Unfortunately Louise Presley of 'Hope and Elvis' has had to drop out at short notice for our SEptmber evening, but her place has been filled by Georgina Bell also based at the Harley Gallery Studios. Georgina Bell is a practicing artist and maker, and founder of Atelier Crafts. With over ten years experience as a lecturer in Art & Design and fifteen as an artist, she has a commitment and passion for making things and sharing techniques and processes. Georgina regularly exhibits her work and attends contemporary craft fairs in the UK and abroad, and can often be found looking for a bargain in sewing and haberdashery shops, she also has a serious love of afternoon tea and is partial to the odd cake. The inspiration for Atelier came from a trip to Berlin in 2006 where Georgina visited several artisan makers' shops and galleries.

Has Olympic Fever got you?

If not and you are looking for something else to do during the summer here are a few suggestions:

The Beatles story in stitch?

Second Turning Textile Group open a new exhibition at Kedleston Hall, open now to 22nd September
Elements at Rufford Notts
Art Through Textiles - Tuesday 31 July to Sunday 9 September
'Art Through Textiles' is a group of creative individuals with a strong professional interest in promoting and developing textiles as an art form. Members share a love of all textile skills as a means of creative expression and wish to show, through their work, just how rich, lively and versatile textiles can be.
This exhibition “Elements” shows the diverse nature of the work of the members and is a dynamic expression of textiles as an art form.
http://www.artthroughtextiles.org.uk/

Anne Menary can now confirm the DCC classes from September 2012.

All classes start week commencing Monday September 17th 2012. If you are interested in any of the courses, please contact the centre concerned to put your name down from July 23rd.  

These are all non-voc classes at the Hunloke Centre, Chesterfield Tel 01246 201687:

Monday evening 7-9pm

Creative Design from Sketchbooks - in this class we will be creating personal sketchbooks using a variety of paper and textile materials and ephemera. The sketchbooks will provide a wealth of inspirational information for future projects.

Tuesday afternoon 1 -3pm

Creative Textiles/Fabric Collage also called Creative Textile Workshops - a hand stitch course where you work creative samples and use them in personal textile projects.

Friday morning 10 - 12am

Experimenting with Stitch - a hand stitch course with the emphasis on using stitches creatively for use in personal design projects.

Friday afternoon 1 -3pm

Experimenting with Design - a design course which can be combined with the morning course. Creative and fun ways of designing using both paper and textile techniques.

All are for 11 weeks

I will also be teaching at the Eco Centre, Wirksworth for 4 weeks from 7th November (excluding 28th November) so finishing 5th December; 10am - 1pm:

 'Hand Stitch and Print using Recycled Fabrics.'

The Eco Centre phone number is 01629 533038.

I am teaching a one day workshop at the Art Room, Barlow on Saturday 20th October on 'Textile Postcards' 10am - 4pm £40 (£20 deposit) all materials included. Please get in touch with me directly if you are interested in this.

I am sending this out before I go away so apologies if you get in touch and I don't respond immediately.

Best wishes

Anne

July Meeting - Alysn Midgelow Marsden

This Thursday July 5th 7.00pm for 7.15 start:

Improvisation & Serendipity  – The creative process discussed and illustrated – following on from the very successful and popular workshop earlier in the year, more good stuff from Alysn Midgelow-Marsden, - plus the opportunity to buy materials.

Paul Johnson Book Art

The artist I mentioned at June's meeting for the pop-up books is Paul Johnson (click here to link)

More info later

Thursday 7th June - post Jubilee....

Hi all Emily Collis led a folded book making workshop, pictures to the left - it was a great success and thanks to Emily for making it so...

equipment required:
4 sheets A4 paper
paper scissors
glue stick
papers you like for the cover
bits of ribbon to tie round your book
a favourite phrase or title for your book

A reminder that we have a small exhibition planned at Created Gallery again in October 2012 - 'Contained' so we need your coiled pots and printed bags by the September meeting please.

Diary Dates:

STUDIO 102  - Textile Art, Paintings & Ceramics

at home with Barbara and Robert Meeke

102 Holymoor Rd, Holymoorside, S42 7Du

10.30am - 4pm Fri 22, Sat 23 and Sun 24 June 2012

Course information below, also at Holymoorside: