Embroiderers’ Guild AYLESBURY VALE BRANCH PROGRAMME FOR 2017 https://avegblog.wordpress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/avegblog/ Meetings and day workshops are held at Stoke Mandeville Methodist Church, Eskdale Road, HP22 5UJ. Meetings 2.30 - 4.30 p.m. Day workshops 10 – 4 p.m. NEW MEMBERS AND VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Saturday 21 st January 2017 (MEETING 2.30 p.m.) “THE INFLUENCES OF FINE ART ON 20 th CENTURY FABRIC DESIGN" WITH LIS MANN Mixed-media artist and tutor Lis Mann will be showing us images of fabrics and artefacts by artists such as Henry Moore, Picasso, Graham Sutherland, John Piper and Matisse when they were designing for 20 th Century textile companies such as Horrockses and Sanderson. Lis Mann was born in Vienna and now lives and works in Northamptonshire. Trained in Embroidery at Missenden Abbey and gaining a Diploma in Stitched Textiles at East Berkshire College, Lis went on to study for a Diploma in Art and Design and Fine Art, culminating in a Masters in Social Sculpture. Lis exhibits both nationally and internationally; exhibitions have included Sulgrave Manor, Broughton Castle and the Mall Galleries, in addition to venues in Paris and Cologne. Lis shows her work regularly in Open Studios in Northants, Oxfordshire and Warwickshire. Lis will also be running a hand stitch workshop for us in April; another occasion to look forward to. www.lismanndesigns.com Saturday 18 th February 2017 (MEETING 2.30 p.m.) "STITCHING SESSION WITH AVEG MEMBERS" This will be an opportunity for members and visitors to • Try a new stitch or technique! Samples, stitch guides, fabric and threads will be available for use. • Stitch a current project. • Bring something needing help and advice from others. Enjoy an afternoon of activities suitable for beginners and also those with more experience, and/or bring a current project to stitch. ** Bring your sewing kit and fabrics and threads from your stash.
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Embroiderers’ Guild
AYLESBURY VALE BRANCH PROGRAMME FOR 2017 https://avegblog.wordpress.com/
https://www.facebook.com/avegblog/
Meetings and day workshops are held at Stoke Mandeville Methodist Church, Eskdale Road, HP22 5UJ. Meetings 2.30 - 4.30 p.m. Day workshops 10 – 4 p.m.
NEW MEMBERS AND VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
Saturday 21st January 2017 (MEETING 2.30 p.m.)
“THE INFLUENCES OF FINE ART ON 20th CENTURY FABRIC DESIGN" WITH LIS MANN
Mixed-media artist and tutor Lis Mann will be showing us images of fabrics and artefacts by artists such as Henry Moore, Picasso, Graham Sutherland, John Piper and Matisse when they were designing for 20th Century textile companies such as Horrockses and Sanderson. Lis Mann was born in Vienna and now lives and works in Northamptonshire. Trained in Embroidery at Missenden Abbey and gaining a Diploma in Stitched Textiles at East Berkshire College, Lis went on to study for a Diploma in Art and Design and Fine Art, culminating in a Masters in Social Sculpture. Lis exhibits both nationally and internationally; exhibitions have included Sulgrave Manor, Broughton Castle and the Mall Galleries, in addition to venues in Paris and Cologne. Lis shows her work regularly in Open Studios in Northants, Oxfordshire and Warwickshire. Lis will also be running a hand stitch workshop for us in April; another occasion to look forward to. www.lismanndesigns.com
Saturday 18th February 2017 (MEETING 2.30 p.m.)
"STITCHING SESSION WITH AVEG MEMBERS" This will be an opportunity for members and visitors to
• Try a new stitch or technique! Samples, stitch guides, fabric and threads will be available for use.
• Stitch a current project.
• Bring something needing help and advice from others. Enjoy an afternoon of activities suitable for beginners and also those with more experience, and/or bring a current project to stitch. ** Bring your sewing kit and fabrics and threads from your stash.
Saturday 4th March 2017 (DAY WORKSHOP 10-4 p.m.)
“HAND-STITCH WORKSHOP” with LIS MANN
Using the paintings of artists such as Van Gogh as inspiration, the workshop aims to create small hand-stitched pieces of work. Lis Mann will be showing us how to include drawing with watercolour media and fabric collage to create the backgrounds for our hand stitch. This workshop is suitable for beginners as well as those with more experience. www.lismanndesigns.com BOOK AT A MEETING or email [email protected] to reserve your place. £30 AVEG members/£35 visitors.
Saturday 18th March 2017 (MEETING 2.30 p.m.)
"FASHIONABLE STITCHES" WITH NICOLA JARVIS
Nicola Jarvis is an artist who uses embroidery in a range of art, design and textile applications. In her talk, Nicola will give us an illustrated story of her career in embroidery, from training as an apprentice at the Royal School of Needlework, to working as a sample embroiderer in the British fashion industry, to developing her current art practice combining embroidery, drawing and kit production. www.nicolajarvisstudio.co.uk Nicola will be returning to AVEG to run a “Bijoux Birds” workshop for us on April 29th; so make a note of that date too.
Saturday 8th April 2017 (2nd Saturday; MEETING 2.30 p.m.)
“THE EMBROIDERY SECRETS WITHIN THE VICTORIAN ALTAR FRONTAL” WITH ELIZABETH BOND
The white frontal is well known amongst the congregation of the church of St. Nicholas in Kingsey, Buckinghamshire. The frontal is attributed to Georgiana Wykeham, who was the squire’s wife when the church was built and consecrated in 1893. The project to remount the frontal came to fruition in the summer of 2016. The project was supported by people in the village, with Kingsey resident and Royal School of Needlework graduate Elizabeth Bond as the lead stitcher. The church was opened for five weekends over the summer; visitors learned about the church and village history and were offered the chance to add a stitch to the work. Elizabeth’s talk charts the progress of the work and the secrets concealed within the frontal. www.thesmartstitcher.co.uk
Saturday 29th April 2017 (DAY WORKSHOP 10-4 p.m.)
“BIJOUX BIRDS” WITH NICOLA JARVIS
Using one of Nicola’s kits we will learn different ways of stitching and applying beads to create our own bejewelled bijoux bird. Our kit will include a coloured William Morris-style bird, a range of threads, including metal threads, a variety of Muyuki seed beads and
sequins and a stitch booklet. Bring a 10” ring frame if you have one (also available to buy), a sharp pair of embroidery scissors,a
magnifier/close-up glasses (if you need them) and your lunch! www.nicolajarvisstudio.co.uk BOOK AT A MEETING or email [email protected] to reserve your place. £30 AVEG members/£35 visitors + £15 for the kit.
Saturday 20th May 2017 (MEETING 2.30 p.m.)
"A LIFE IN TEXTILES” WITH CAROLINE MARRIOTT Caroline started her textile career by crocheting little stripy jumpers for fellow students at University. For many years Caroline combined her job as a teacher with developing her own work, selling it in shops and at craft events. Now a popular tutor, Caroline enjoys working in stitch, weaving, rag rugging and beading, the unifying factor being her use of rich, vibrant colour. Caroline will be returning to AVEG to run a day workshop on July 1st; a date worth noting! http://www.carolinemarriott.com/index.php
Saturday 10th June 2017 (2nd Saturday; MEETING 2.30 p.m.)
"TAPESTRY WEAVING; THEN AND NOW" WITH MATTY SMITH
Matty Smith sees the process of tapestry weaving as a form of textile painting. Whilst much of her work draws on observation, she is increasingly extending her ideas into more conceptual pieces, 3-D weaving and exploring collaboration with traditional artists through a re-interpretation of their work. Matty’s talk will provide us with a short overview of the history of tapestry weaving, an introduction to the work of contemporary tapestry artists and an insight into the ways she approaches her own work. The talk will be enhanced by illustrations of tapestry woven by notable tapestry weavers and actual tapestries woven by Matty herself. Matty is co-founder of Weaversbazaar and a member of the British Tapestry Group and American Tapestry Alliance. www.weaversbazaar.com
Saturday 1st July 2017 (DAY WORKSHOP 10-4 p.m.)
“PEG LOOMS AND WEAVING STICKS” WITH CAROLINE MARRIOTT
Caroline will bring weaving sticks and some peg looms for our use during the workshop day, but if you have either, then do bring them along! A wide range of materials can be used in this type of weaving; strips of fabric (old clothing, curtains, duvet covers, scarves, fabrics that have been washed and ironed a lot!), wool/yarns of any thickness, ribbons and tapes, wire, paper. Caroline says that “you never know what will work until you try it!” so do come along and have an experimental day. It’ll be great fun. www.carolinemarriott.com BOOK AT A MEETING or email [email protected] to reserve your place. £30 AVEG members/£35 visitors
Saturday 15th July 2017 (MEETING 2.30 p.m.)
“STITCHING SESSION WITH AVEG MEMBERS"
This will be the second opportunity of the year for members and visitors to
• Try a new stitch or technique! Samples, stitch guides, fabric and threads will be available for use.
• Stitch a current project.
• Bring something needing help and advice from others. Enjoy an afternoon of activities suitable for beginners and also those with more experience, and/or bring a current project to stitch. ** Bring your sewing kit and fabrics and threads from your stash. NO MEETING IN AUGUST
Saturday 16th September 2017 (MEETING 2.30 p.m.) ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING followed by
“WHERE NEXT?” WITH BARBARA WEEKS
Hertfordshire-based textile artist and tutor Barbara Weeks has taught patchwork and quilting both nationally and internationally for over 25 years. She is an active member of the Contemporary Quilt Group of the Quilters Guild and also a Regional Co-ordinator for the International Felt Makers Association. Barbara takes her inspiration from the natural world; the woodlands of the Chilterns and coastlines around the world. Creating colour on cloth is the starting point of her textiles which often feature painted silk layered with felted wool fibres. Barbara will bring along plenty of quilts and felts for us to see, to show us her inspiration/working methods and will welcome interactive discussion! www.barbaraweeks.com
“DESIGNING WITH COLOUR AND COLLAGE” WITH JANE 0’BRIEN
We are pleased to welcome Jane O’Brien back to AVEG after her memorable talk about Damask a year or so ago. This workshop will be about experimenting with design, colour and texture to create a collage story. We will be exploring the effect of including text or images, as well as adding stitch or embellishments. Sounds great! www.hapticart.co.uk BOOK AT A MEETING or email [email protected] to reserve your place. £30 AVEG members/£35 visitors
Saturday 21st October 2017 (MEETING 2.30 p.m.)
“BEJEWELLED BEAUTIES” WITH HARRIET STILES
Embroiderers’ Guild scholar and graduate of the Royal School of Needlework, London-based designer Harriet Stiles will give us a snapshot into her life as a professional embroiderer. From teaching at Hereford College of Arts and the RSN, to running her own workshops, to freelancing for designers including Alexander McQueen and Burberry in addition to running her practice as a designer-maker of embroidered adornments, Harriet will demonstrate the rich and varied employment opportunities available as an embroiderer today. www.harrietstiles.com
Saturday 18th November 2017 (MEETING 2.30 p.m.)
"MY JOURNEYS WITH A SKETCH BOOK, CAMERA AND NEEDLE” WITH POLLY WOOLSTONE
Oxford-based mixed media artist Polly Woolstone’s work reflects her travels – from country lanes in the UK and Ireland to her many visits to India and Indochina. Working in mixed media combines her love of colour, texture and mark-making. She is still exploring and her talk reflects the creative journey she has been on. Trained in illustration and graphic design at Canterbury Art College, and subsequently qualifying as a teacher in Bristol, Polly taught Art and Design and Textiles for over 30 years in Cheshire, ending up as Head of a Performing Arts School. This allowed her no time to do her own work other than holiday sketchbooks! During her time as Head Polly managed to persuade her Governors to give her a term’s sabbatical to travel. She went to Australia, New Zealand, cycled across Cambodia, worked in schools in Thailand and ended up in India, which has become a constant source of inspiration for her work. Since retiring Polly has visited Burma, Morocco and Cuba. She has returned to India several times, often travelling by bike and always with a camera and sketchbook. Polly now has the time to take a journey with her own work!
Saturday 9th December 2017 (2nd Saturday; MEETING 2.30 p.m.)
"CHRISTMAS PARTY" A L L W E L C O M E
The AYLESBURY VALE branch of the EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD meets regularly to share an enjoyment of embroidery, textiles and mixed media art.
We have a lively and varied programme of talks and workshops, in addition to outings, exhibitions, group projects, competitions and friendship.
Meetings are held at Stoke Mandeville Methodist Church HP22 5UJ usually on the 3rd * Saturday of each month from 2.30–4.30 p.m. There
is no meeting in August. * See programme dates for exceptions in April, June and December
Entrance fee for meetings; Guild members; £2.50. Visitors; £5, Students; £1, accompanied under 16’s free.
Annual subscription £40 (paid through the branch)
Workshops are held at Stoke Mandeville Methodist Church HP22 5UJ on Saturdays from 10 - 4 p.m. Members; £30 Visitors; £35
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES OR FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Sue Robinson, Chair/Programme Secretary [email protected] Tel; 01296-425015 or Margaret Winstanley, Membership Secretary/Treasurer [email protected] Tel; 01296-622551 https://avegblog.wordpress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/avegblog/ https://issuu.com/sewregion.embroiderersguild/docs www.embroiderersguild.com
