Kantha Workshop

Today several members had a chance to learn about Kantha embroidery with Rubina Porter MBE. Ruby had brought several pieces with her that she had sourced in Bangladesh to demonstrate what can be achieved. The basic stitch is a running stich and we were amazed by the complexity of the designs that could be obtained from just that one stitch.

 

                                                      Then we set to work

 

 

Some of us chose an elephant design

 

 

 

some a tiger

 

 

and others fish

 

 

Please excuse the state of the photos but we were working on silk which was hard to photograph.

 

Afterwards we had a chance to purchase some of the goods produced by Ruby's charity workshop at Sreepur Village in Bangladesh

 

 

and admire more of the handiwork.

 

Nikki Parmenter Textile Artist

The next meeting will be on 14th April and will be a talk by textile artist Nikki Parmenter.

Nikki Parmenter is an artist and teacher.  She has developed a unique style of working, employing a wide variety of mixed media elements to create intensely detailed, vibrant work which has strong multi-cultural and symbolic references.

Her two most recent themes, Mandalas and The Same Sky are investigations into the symbolism and mythology of ancient and modern cultures.

She has exhibited widely both in this country and abroad and has taught in galleries, schools and community venues.

 

Alsager Library 1.45 for 2pm start

Members £2.50

Visitors welcome £3.50

 

 

 

Sreepur refuge

Thanks to everyone who brought threads and needles to the March meeting to give to Rubina Porter for her charity embroiderers.

Don't forget that Rubina Porter MBE is providing a Kantha Embroidery workshop at Alsager Library on 31st March. Places are still available.

Edwardian Silhouette with Sue Baguley

The March meeting proved very popular. Thanks to Sue for providing the materials, patterns and inspiration for these wonderful designs. Members and visitors alike enjoyed having a go and we all have lots of finishing off to do at home.

 

work in progress

 

 

 

 

Edwardian Silhouette

The meeting on Tuesday 10th March is a hands on one with Sue Baguley providing the material you will need. Please remember to bring your basic sewing kit and a 10" hoop if you have one.

 

 

Please remember that Rubina Porter MBE is collecting embroidery supplies to take to her Sreepur charity in India. If you have any threads, needles, etc. that you that you do not need please bring them to the meeting where they will be collected and passed on.

James Sharp - Printing on Fabric

On 10th Feb James Sharp gave us a very interesting talk and demonstration on his method of printing and sewing on fabrics. By printing on patterned rather than plain material he is able to produce varied designs using the same stamps. He kindly allowed us all to "have a go" with the ink and encouraged us to try different effects. He also brought along a variety of stamps and materials for us to purchase.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Printing on Fabric

On Tuesday 10th February the textile artist James Sharp will be giving us a talk on printing on fabric.  He uses rubber stamps he has based on his own drawings and acrylic paint to create a fabric that can then be sewn into a textile collage.

 

Meetings are held at Alsager Library on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1.45pm for a 2pm start

Members £2.50           Visitors welcome £3.50