Tea and Textiles
Date:01/04/2009 - 31/03/2010
Do you want to meet other tfsw members in your area? Do you want to chat about textiles with people who share your enthusiasm? For the past year TFSW members have been holding informal get-togethers in their homes, studios, in galleries and museums. All TFSW members are welcome to attend these informal social events and bring other textile friends, just come along! If you want to hold a tea and textiles afternoon for TFSW members in your area of the region please email Pauline Lerry, Tea and Textiles coordinator at pauline.lerry@btinternet.com
These events are held for members and their guests as an opportunity to meet and are non - profit making. Any costs are kept to a minimum and may involve museum entrance, a small cover charge for workshop materials, and charity donations. Events include Tea.
EVENT
"STRIP; JOINT REVEALED"
Liz invites you to see her work with African Strip Cloth from her solo exhibition at THE FESTIVAL OF QUILTS 2009, plus new pieces and will have her collection of African and Asian Textiles available to study.
Tea and homemade cake available.
WHEN
Tues 23rd FEBRUARY 2pm-4pm
HOST
Liz Hewitt
Liz is an experimental embroiderer who says that working with fabric has become an essential part of her life and when it is stitched and embellished embodies her thoughts and emotions.
WHERE
Bristol
To book your place and obtain directions contact Liz Hewitt; liz@needlevision.co.uk
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EVENT
BEAD AND WIRE WORKSHOP
There will be a small charge for materials
WHEN
SUNDAY 21st MARCH 2pm-4pm
HOST
Sharne Lott
Sharne is an experienced Designer- Maker and member of TFSW management committee.
WHERE
Bristol
To book your place and obtain directions contact Sharne Lott; sharnelott8@hotmail.com
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EVENT
LIFECYCLE ` A DRESS FOR ALL SEASONS`
An opportunity to discuss methods of working , techniques and concepts with an experienced fashion and textile designer specialising in embroidery and to include a viewing of her latest collection of work.
WHEN
THURSDAY 22nd APRIL 2pm - 4pm
HOST
Jan Knibbs
Jan is Fashion and Textile designer specialising in embroidery. She creates beautiful bespoke garments and accessories, and has won prestigious awards for her work including the Swarovski prize in 2008.
WHERE
ASHBURTON DEVON
To book your place and obtain directions contact Jan Knibbs; jan@janknibbs.com
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EVENT
TALK TEXTILES
On the first Friday of each month an opportunity for shared discussion and feedback with regard to current projects and ongoing work.
Tea and posh biscuits will be available (donations to Oxfam)
WHEN
FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH BEGINNING FRIDAY 7th MAY 2pm - 4pm
HOST
Natasha Pedersen
Natasha is a Designer Maker who currently produces richly coloured and hand embroidered work on velvet and linen.
WHERE
Totnes Devon
To book your place and obtain directions contact; natasha.pedersen@gmail.com
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EVENTS TO BE CONFIRMED
MAY VISIT TO STROUD TEXTILE FESTIVAL WITH TFSW HOST BRENDA MILLER 6 MAY.
FRIDAY JUNE 11th VISIT TO THE AMERICAN MUSEUM BATH WITH TFSW HOSTS LIZ HEWITT AND PAULINE LERRY details to follow.
If you would be willing to host an event later in the year, or have suggestions on types of event you would like to attend please contact; pauline.lerry@btinternet.com
Contact Name: Pauline Lerry
Location: Across the South West
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