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We have exhibited Naive Textile Art at the following exhibitions and events. |
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The Art of Dining
Craft Gallery, The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists
24th May - 23rd July
Explore the relationship between food and object.
Including jewellery,
ceramics and textiles, this exhibition
will
investigate the social importance
of food and dining.
It includes
direct representations of food and tableware
that is purely decorative. ‘The Art of Dining’ will be a
sumptuous exhibition
and an intriguing insight into the
varied techniques and skills utilised
by
makers in their creative practices. |
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Emporium
Gallery One, The Ropewalk, Barton upon Humber, North Lincolnshire
January 16th - 14th March
Over 20 textile artists combine to provide a treasure trove of
rich, exotic fabric. Contemporary and traditional techniques
make this an exciting mix of functional and decorative craft. |
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Contemporary Textiles Fair 2010
Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington, Middlesex
13th - 14th March 2010
A well established feature of the Landmark's visual calender
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Housed in the magnificent Grade II gothic surroundings of
the Landmark Arts Centre, the fair is among the most prestigious
in the country with exhibitors from all over the UK and beyond. |
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Society of Designer Craftsmen - Designer Crafts at the Mall
The Shop Within the Show
The Mall Galleries, The Mall, London
9th January - 17th January
Your chance to view & buy works from some of the UK’s
most innovative & creative designer makers. |
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Christmas Show
Bankfield Museum and the Halifax Visitor and Art Gallery,
Piece Hall,
Halifax
14th November 2009 - 4th January
Set in a wonderful Victorian mill owners house, Bankfield has a
growing reputation as a centre for textiles and contemporary craft.
An internationally important collection of textiles, weird and
wonderful objects from around the world, plus commissions
by leading makers and a varied programme of exhibitions and events. |
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Christmas Exhibition
Cambridge Contemporary Art
14th November - 24th December 2009
Cambridge Contemporary Art specialises in handmade prints,
paintings, sculptures and crafts. Situated just a stone's throw
from King's College, the gallery is in the heart of the beautiful,
historic University city. Since opening in 1990, they have gained
a reputation for our extensive range of high quality work and
innovative exhibitions of local, national and international artists. |
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Christmas Crackers
Millennium Gallery,
Sheffield
6th November 2009 - 10th January
Annual showcase for high quality and innovative crafted gifts
from makers nationwide. |
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Platform Gallery Christmas Crafts Exhibition 2009
Platform Gallery
Clitheroe, Lancashire
31st October 2009 – 9th January
A celebration of the best in contemporary craft
by local and national artists.
Hundreds of
original
presents for the family, friends or a treat for yourself. |
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Tea Potty?
sdcgallery
Shoreditch, London
3rd September - 24th October 2009
An exhibition based on a flamboyant and luxurious tea party in the
garden on a late summers day. |
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Banquet Exhibition
Walford Mill Crafts in the Philip Goulden Gallery
Wimborne, Dorset
1st August - 6th September 2009
An exhibition of mixed craft work offering an opportunity to indulge
yourself in a banqueting table
laden with goodies
especially if you enjoy tea and cakes that do not threaten your waistline. |
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Permanent Collection
sdcgallery
Shoreditch, London
2nd July - 8th August 2009
London's newest designer crafts gallery. Provides a new showcase
for
fine, hand crafted goods made by selected members of the
Society of Designer Craftsmen and other distinguished designers. |
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Summer Showcase
Bilston Craft Gallery
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
16th June - 5th September 2009
A mini exhibition of our work as part of an annual
programme of five
showcases highlighting the work of 13 makers.
Bilston Craft Gallery is
the largest dedicated craft venue in the
West Midlands region. |
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Truly Scrumptious Exhibition
The Green Tree Gallery
Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath
13th June - 11th July 2009
An exhibition featuring artists who look at food in a fun way.
Artworks that are truly delicious and make your mouth water. |
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In the Pink
Barn Acre Gallery
Wargrave, Berkshire
2nd May - 25th May 2009
New pieces by Kirsten Jones and a selection of quirky, inspired works
by over 50 invited artists, all displayed in four beautiful gallery spaces. |
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Christmas Exhibition
Artichoke Gallery
Burwash, East Sussex
22nd November - 7th December 2009
This friendly, artist run, gallery exhibits work by recent graduates
as well
as established artists and makers.
This seasonal exhibition
includes pieces which are both original and affordable. |
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Mistletoe Exhibition
Bonhoga Gallery
Weisdale, Shetland
21st November - 23rd December 2009
Exhibiting local, national and international art and craft; the Mill Cafe
and Gallery Shop are housed within historic Weisdale Mill.
Open all
year
round, this venue is at the heart of visual arts for Shetland. |
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Wonderland - Christmas Crafts Exhibition
Platform Gallery
Clitheroe, Lancashire
1st November – 10th January 2009
The Platform Gallery is transformed into a winter 'Wonderland'
for their famous
Christmas Crafts Exhibition. Beautiful and unique
gift ideas for all the family,
by approximately one hundred different craft makers. |
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Celebrate Summer Exhibition
Heart Gallery, Hebden Bridge
21st June - 27th July 2008
An exciting exhibition launched on the Summer Solstice.
Showcasing work by
designer makers
who are inspired
by nature, colours and the changes of the seasons. |
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Well Thread,
The Biscuit Factory
Newcastle Upon Tyne
25th April - 2nd June 2008
For the first time The Biscuit Factory presented
an innovative
and
contemporary exhibition
exclusively dedicated to the world of
textile art.
The exhibition featured artists from across the
UK
who employed a diverse
range
of techniques
in
their work using
both traditional and
new materials. |
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For this exhibition we created special versions of our
Beehive and Cupcake Jewellery Pincushions and our
Chocolates & Trinket Tray Jewellery Box. |
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Chocolate Box
h19cm x w45cm x d30cm
A large circular chocolate
box
covered with
burgundy
fabric
and decorated with
a bow
made from
rich
gold silk.
The box is filled with
an
assortment of
milk, white
and
dark chocolates
handmade
from felted
wool.
All seventy-five chocolates
are
individual in design. |
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Beehive
h31cm x d25cm
A large French knitted hive made from
pure
Teeswater wool and
filled with
English
lavender.
Needle felted bumble bees in black
and yellow
with white felted wings.
The bumble bees are on hat pins so that
they
appear to
hover
around the hive or
are
stitched
to its
surface.
Black running stitch detail tracing the flight
of the
bumble bees. |
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Cupcakes on a Cake Stand
h37cm x d25cm
A tower of cupcakes on a three tiered
calico cake stand.
The plates of the
cake stand have
pleated edges.
The cupcakes are handmade from
felted wool and cashmere.
They are
decorated with felted cherries
and pearl pins.
Each cupcake is encased in ticking fabric
and filled with
English lavender. |
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For more information about these pieces
please contact
The Biscuit Factory directly. |
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Retail Events & Fairs
We will be attending:
Craft Market
in association with
Location:
St. John Sqaure,
Off Clerkenwell Road. Situated alongside
Craft Central - 33-35
St John's
Square, London, EC1m 4DS.
Dates & Times:
Tuesday 25th May
Wednesday 26th May
Thursday 27th May
10am - 6pm
Clerkenwell Design Week is a three-day annual festival celebrating design’s creative richness, its social impact and its power for change.
With over 60 design showrooms and a plethora of architectural studios as well as graphic design and fashion houses, Clerkenwell is undoubtedly the UK’s design hub and Clerkenwell Design Week aims to bring together and celebrate the area’s rich and diverse design community.
The festival will feature a packed programme of stimulating design focused seminars, talks and workshops as well as exciting events hosted by iconic design names and exclusive UK product launches.
A true festival atmosphere will infuse throughout the area, utilising Clerkenwell’s bars, restaurants and
public spaces to create lively al-fresco dining occasions, funky design markets, off the wall street performances, installations, exhibitions and public/music events.
Clerkenwell Design Week will excite, inspire, educate, inform and entertain. |
We can create textile designs to commission.
If you are interested in having an item made especially for you or would like to commission a special piece please contact us. |
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