The Journal for Weavers Spinners and Dyers

Margo Selby: Aperture

A curated selection of Margo Selby's handwoven artworks including new work completed this year.  For the post lockdown re-opening the Corn Hall will be completely devoted to textiles, with two other woven textiles exhibitions concurrent: A Celebration of Weave and Saori Weaving.

Entrance to the exhibition is free.
Monday – Saturday 10am-3pm.

When attending The Corn Hall you will be asked to check in using the NHS Track & Trace app. For further information and enquiries please contact gallery@thecornhall.co.uk

Venue: The Corn Hall, St Nicholas Street, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4LB

Website: http://www.thecornhall.co.uk/whats-on/?category=art

Silk Unwrapped

Unpicking some of the stories behind a selection of fabrics from the silk archive, plus new aquisitions and silk ribbon produced in the Weaving Shed, soon to be featured in the TV adaptation of Jane Ausen's Sanditon.

Tuesday to Sunday 10.30am - 5pm.

Admission charges apply.  Check website for details.

Venue: Whitchurch Silk Mill, 28 Winchester St, Whitchurch RG28 7AL

Website: http://whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk/events/

Making Nuno:Japanese textile innovation from Sudo Reiko

Japanese Textile Innovation from Sudō Reiko.

Design director of leading textile design firm Nuno for over 30 years, Sudō Reiko's work combines craft traditions with new engineering techniques.

Admission free. Advance booking required. 

Venue: Japan House, 101-111 Kensington High Street, London W8 5SA

Website: http://www.japanhouselondon.uk

MONOCHROME

A cross-genre exhibition that highlights the subtleties of line, mark, form and texture. Work by twenty contemporary makers including textiles artists Gethin Ceidiog Hughes,Caron Penney, Ekta Kaul, Louisa Loakes, Richard McVetis, Katharine Swailes and Jacy Wall.

Venue: Ruthin Craft Centre, The Centre for the Applied Arts, Park Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire LL15 1BB

Website: http://ruthincraftcentre.org.uk/whats-on/coming-soon-gallery-1/

Igshaan Adams: Kicking Dust

The first UK solo exhibition by artist Igshaan Adams,'Kicking Dust' presents the potential of woven material to reflect the multiplicities of Adams’ own identity and of cultural interchange.

Pre-booking online is essential. Admission £12 (concessions available).

Venue: Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX

Website: http://https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on?

Forms Felt

Textile artist and teacher Lisa Mortensen presents a collection of textile sculptures using needle point felting incorporating merino fleece and other fibres and materials such as glass, metal and paper.
 

Venue: Scunthorpe Central Library, Carlton St, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN15 6TX,

Website: http://www.2021visualartscentre.co.uk

Boredom>Mischief>Fantasy>Radicalism>Fantasy

A major new large-scale tapestry commission by artist Christian Newby.  Pre-booking is not necessary but please note you may have to queue due to social distancing requirements.

Venue: City Observatory, Edinburgh

Website: http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/stories/craft-exhibitions-to-see-in-the-uk-this-spring

Tapestry goes Pop!

The Woven World of Archie Brennan. The first major exhibition of the Edinburgh-born tapestry maker now recognised as a 20th century pop artist.  A Dovecot exhibition co-curated with National Museums Scotland. 

Venue: Dovecot Gallery, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT

Website: http://dovecotstudios.com/

Within the reach of all: The Century Guild

Exploring key figures within this influential association of artists, designers and craftspeople and its influence on Art Nouveau and 20th-century design and publishing.

Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm.

Admission: Free (suggested donation £5). Please book in advance.

Venue: William Morris Gallery, Lloyd Park, Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4PP

Website: http://www.wmgallery.org.uk

Within The Reach of All: The Century Guild

The first exhibition in 20 years to explore the pioneering aesthetics and lasting legacy of this influential association of artists, designers and craftspeople.

Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm.
Free admission (suggested donation £5).

Please book in advance to guarantee entry and to save time, at https://waltham-forest-culture.arttickets.org.uk/william-morris-gallery.

Venue: William Morris Gallery, Lloyd Park, Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4PP

Website: http://www.wmgallery.org.uk

Chintz: Cotton in Bloom

Chintz: Cotton in Bloom showcases some 150 examples of this treasured textile, originating from all around the world; from mittens to wall hangings and from extravagant 18th-century sun hats to stylish mourning dresses.

Venue: Fashion & Textile Museum, 83 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3XF

Website: http://www.ftmlondon.org/

The Delights of Dining

An exhibition on historical linen damask.

Venue: Abegg-Stiftung, Werner Abeggstrasse 67, Postfach, CH-3132 Riggisberg, Switzerland

Website: http://abegg-stiftung.ch/en/collection/tafelfreuden/

Pushing the Limits

An on-line exhibition of 53 shaftweaving artworks selected from three continents, curated by Olivier Masson and Lala de Dios.

Website: http://oliviermasson.art/SWE/SWE.html

Introduction to Studio Practice: Tapestry Weaving

A 1 year part-time study programme, with the option of a 2nd year, in developing a professional art practice.
Tutor: Fiona Hutchison

Registration now open.
Fee : Year 1 £975

Venue: Tapestry Studio 114, Patriothall, Edinburgh, EH3 5AY

Website: http://www.fionahutchison.co.uk

From Sheep to Sugar

An exhibition tracing the connection between the Welsh woollen industry and slavery.

Advance booking required.

Venue: Newtown Textile Museum, 5 - 7 Commercial Street, Newtown, Powys, Wales

Website: http://newtowntextilemuseum.co.uk/

Orkney: Between Islands

A new online exhibition exploring the inspiration and legacy of arts, crafts and literature in Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides with a special focus on textiles and straw-work.

Website: http://www.betweenislands.com

Textiles & Tea

Throughout 2022 the Handweavers Guild of America is hosting a live weekly conversation with some of the most respected fibre artists in the field today including time for questions from the audience. Every Tuesday at 4pm EST (9pm UK time). Registration required for these free events.

Website: https://weavespindye.org/textiles-and-tea/

Fabrics under the lens – forensic textile conservation

Working in partnership with the University of Glasgow Centre for Textile Conservation, this Dumfries Museum exhibition features items conserved by students and the stories they have uncovered.

Visitors will need to book free timed entry tickets in advance.

 

Venue: Gracefield Arts Centre, 28 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, DG1 1JQ

Website: http://www.dumgal.gov.uk

Animals on damask: the stylized animal motif

Animals were a favourite motif for designers of damask table linen in the Art Nouveau period. Examples from the rich collection of the TextielMuseum plus contemporary table linen also featuring animal patterns, designed and made for the TextielMuseum.

Venue: Textiel Museum, Tilburg, Netherlands

Website: http://www.textielmuseum.nl/en/

Fabric of the North

Tapestries showcasing the landscapes, industry and social history of Northern England. A wide range of work in an exhibition curated and managed by northern members of the British Tapestry Group. Tapestry works and weaversbazaar yarns and equipment will be available to buy.

Opening hours Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00-17:00. Entry is free but booking is required. Last entry 4pm.

Venue: Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar, TS10 5NW.

Website: http://www.fabricofthenorth.org/

Woolfest - online

Website: http://www.woolfest.co.uk/

Developing Weave Skills: Warp

A day workshop focused on a particular topic: warp!

10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Fee: £75

Venue: Twisting Gallery Studios, 83-85 Town Street, Farsley, LS28 5UJ, West Yorkshire

Website: http://www.sunnybankmills.co.uk/calendar/category/courses-and-workshops/

Weekend Weave Workshop

Tutor: James Donald
The workshop will explore selection of yarns, using a warping mill, warping the loom and weaving a fabric length.     
Fee £195

Venue: Coburg House, 15 Coburg Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6ET

Website: http://www.pickone.co.uk/weekend-weave-workshops.html

Woolfest 2021: British Festival of Wool

This year Woolfest is online again replacing the usual Cockermouth event.

Website: http://tinyurl.com/ytneakjh

Interactive Weaves

Community workshops and exhibition led by artists from Hotwall Studios. Interactive Weaves will take place outdoors and is suitable for all ages and abilities including wheelchair users.
 

Venue: The Hotwalls Studios, Point Battery & Barracks, Broad Street, PO1 2F

Website: http://hotwallsstudios.co.uk/

Interactive Weaves

The second in a series of themed workshops led by textile artist Alice Hume.  All woven artworks will be displayed in an exhibition in the Round Tower in September.

Free

10am - 4pm.

Additional workshop dates include 18th July, 25th July, 15th August and 22nd August.

Venue: The Hotwalls Studios, Point Battery & Barracks, Broad Street, Portsmouth PO1 2FS

Website: http://hotwallsstudios.co.uk/

Herringbone Tweed

Weave a herringbone scarf. For beginners and those with a little more experience 

Tutor: Jan Beadle

Fee: £60

Venue: Farfield Mill, Garsdale Road, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LW

Website: http://www.farfieldmill.org/whats-on/workshops/

Beginners Weaving Course

Learn to weave on a traditional handloom in a 5 week part-time course.

Every Friday: Friday 2nd July – 30th July 2021
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Fee; £255 (plus materials)
 

Venue: Twisting Gallery Studios, 83-85 Town Street, Farsley, LS28 5UJ, West Yorkshire

Website: http://www.sunnybankmills.co.uk/calendar/category/courses-and-workshops/

No Colour No Contrast

A new project from Coventry-based weaver Theo Wright, exploring the use of colour and contrast to produce layered designs using the moiré technique.

Open: Tues – Sun, 11am – 4pm

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Venue: Blue Door Gallery, Unit 10, Kensington Court, Kensington Road, Earlsdon, Coventry CV5 6GG

Website: http://www.theowright.co.uk/nocolournocontrast

Textural Cloth

A two day weaving course with tutor Margo Selby

10am - 4pm

Venue: Devon Weavers Workshop, 8 Coombe Park, Ashprington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 7DY

Website: http://www.devonweaversworkshop.org

World Textile Day

A free exhibition and fair trade market of world textiles held annually in venues across England, Scotland and Wales.

Going ahead with COVID-safe precautions:

3 Jul 2021 – Central England, Oxfordshire
4 Sep 2021 – Wales, Llanidloes
11 Sep 2021 – Scotland, Bridge of Allan
2 Oct 2021 – West of England, Bristol
9 Oct 2021 – South of England, Hampshire
16 Oct 2021 – East of England, Norfolk

Website: http://worldtextileday.co.uk/

Heallreaf Post

An unjuried exhibition of postcard size tapestries, open to all artists. The aim of Heallreaf Post is to make these small but beautiful gems of tapestry weaving available at a price all can afford; thereby putting tapestry on the walls of ordinary homes, not just stately homes.

Venue: Oxmarket Gallery, St Andrews Court, East St, Chichester PO19 1YH

Website: http://tinyurl.com/uajz47e9

Introduction to Contemporary Tapestry

Tutor: Fiona Hutchison

Fee: £395

Venue: Tapestry Studio 114, Patriothall, Edinburgh EH3 5AY

Website: http://www.fionahutchison.co.uk

Textural Cloth

A two day weaving course with tutor Margo Selby.

10am - 4pm

Venue: Devon Weavers Workshop, 8 Coombe Park, Ashprington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 7DY

Website: http://https://www.devonweaversworkshop.org

The Weaving of Meaning: Journey into Tapestry

A London Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers virtual event with Joanne Soroka.  Joanne will discuss the themes in her work and argue that “because tapestry weaving is not considered high art and therefore not mainstream, it is perfectly suited to discussing the marginalised in society, such as refugees and other outsiders as well as more political subjects”.

Website: http://tinyurl.com/4cwm5pzz

Tartan Weaving

Will suit beginners and those with a little more experience who will understand how to design a unique fabric.

Tutor:Jan Beadle

Fee: £60

Venue: Farfield Mill, Garsdale Road, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LW

Website: http://www.farfieldmill.org/whats-on/workshops/

Passementerie Weaving

Passementerie weaving (the making of elaborate trimmings for clothing or furnishings) has been added to the Heritage Crafts Red List of endangered crafts. Explore these open weave structures with heritage craft specialist Elizabeth Ashdown.

£275
 

Venue: Central Scotland School of Craft, Perth Road, Dunblane, FK15 0BU

Website: http://scottishcraftschool.com/product/passementerie-weaving-with-elizabeth-ashdown/

Interactive Weaves

The third in a series of themed workshops led by textile artist Alice Hume.  All woven artworks will be displayed in an exhibition in the Round Tower in September.

Free

10am - 4pm.

Additional workshop dates include 25th July, 15th August and 22nd August.

Venue: The Hotwalls Studios, Point Battery & Barracks, Broad Street, Portsmouth PO1 2FS

Website: http://hotwallsstudios.co.uk

Weekend Weave Workshop

Tutor: James Donald
The workshop will explore selection of yarns, using a warping mill, warping the loom and weaving a fabric length.     
Fee £195

Venue: Coburg House, 15 Coburg Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6ET

Website: http://www.pickone.co.uk/weekend-weave-workshops.html

TEN PLUS @ BUXTON “Hidden Depths”

An exhibition of contemporary textile art by Ten Plus Textiles inspired by the social and natural history of Buxton and the surrounding area.
Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sundays & Bank Holidays  12pm - 4pm
Disabled access
Free admission, but may need to book.

Venue: Buxton Museum & Art Gallery, Terrace Road, Buxton SK17 6DA

Website: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/buxtonmuseum

Natural Dyeing

Learn to work with dried and fresh foraged plants to dye 100% wool yarns.

Tutor: Annabel Williams

10am - 4pm

£100

Venue: New Brewery Arts, Brewery Court, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1JH

Website: http://www.newbreweryarts.org.uk/natural-dyeing

AGWSD Summer School

Summer School of the Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers.

Venue: Writtle University College, near Chelmsford, Essex

Website: http://www.wsd.org.uk/summer-school-2021

Interactive Weaves

The fourth in a series of themed workshops led by textile artist Alice Hume.  All woven artworks will be displayed in an exhibition in the Round Tower in September.

Free

10am - 4pm.

Additional workshop on 22nd August.

Venue: The Hotwalls Studios, Point Battery & Barracks, Broad Street, Portsmouth PO1 2FS

Website: http://hotwallsstudios.co.uk/

AWSD Summer School - last few places remaining

The Summer School has a few non-residential workshop places left for: Designing Yarns, Inkle Weaving, Entrelac Knitting, Ply-Split Braiding, Spinning Exotic Fibres and Nuno Felting. Check the website for programme details and get in touch via SS2021@wsd.org.uk.

Venue: Writtle University College, near Chelmsford, Essex

Website: http://www.wsd.org.uk/summer-school-2021

Tapestry at South Hamar studio, Westray, Orkney

Led by Louise Martin- tapestry weaver; Ros Bryant- tapestry and stone; Hazel Moore and Graeme Wilson- archaeologists. The Westray landscape abounds with evidence of human life and work from the Neolithic to the present. Respond to the landscape within the language of weave. Suitable for people with or without experience of weaving.

Workshop fee £400.  For further details contact tapestrylou@hotmail.com or ros.southhamar@gmail.com

Venue: Orkney

Orkney - tapestry and landscape

Explore repsonses to the landscape within the language of weave with tapestry weaver Louise Martin, stone carver and tapestry weaver Ros Bryant and archaeologists Hazel Moore and Graeme Wilson.

Contact tapestrylou@hotmail.com or ros.southhamar@gmail.com for details.

Venue: South Hamar Studio, Westray, Orkney, Scotland

Louise Oppenheimer at Artmap Argyll Open Studios 2021

An opportunity to meet tapestry weaver Louise Oppenheimer in her studio in the landscape that inspires her and see work in progress .

10am - 5pm
 

Venue: East Cottage, Drimvore, Kilmichael Glassary, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA318SU

Website: http://artmapargyll.co.uk/directory-artmap_artis/listing/louise-oppenheimer/

Somerset Guild Fleece Fair

Somerset Guild Fleece Fair
Refreshments available
All enquiries to Mandy Stead  stead@aol.com
 

Venue: Hatch Beauchamp Village Hall, Village Rd, Taunton TA3 6SG

Interactive Weaves

The last in a series of themed workshops led by textile artist Alice Hume.  All woven artworks will be displayed in an exhibition in the Round Tower in September.

Free

10am - 4pm.

Venue: The Hotwalls Studios, Point Battery & Barracks, Broad Street, Portsmouth PO1 2FS

Website: http://hotwallsstudios.co.uk/

Nearly Wild Weaving: Waterline

An online collaborative tapestry project led by Joan Baxter, supported by Irene Evison and Anna Wetherell of Nearly Wild Weaving for exhibition at Farfield Mill, Cumbria in Autumn 2022.

Further details, and how to sign up to take part (by June 13th) see the website.

Website: http://tinyurl.com/4xvakjvd

Spinning Yarns Festival

Celebrating craft production in wool and linen. Artisan stalls plus workshops and demonstrations.

Venue: Mossly Mill Complex, Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Rd North, Newtownabbey BT36 5QA

Website: http://spinningyarnsfestival.com/

Perth Festival of Yarn

The Perth Festival of Yarn 2021 will be in-person and online.

Website: http://perthfestivalofyarn.uk/

Exploring Sketchbooks

Tutor: Fiona Hutchison

Fee: £350

Venue: Tapestry Studio 114, Patriothall, Edinburgh EH3 5AY

Website: http://www.fionahutchison.co.uk

Weekend Weave Workshop

Tutor: James Donald
The workshop will explore selection of yarns, using a warping mill, warping the loom and weaving a fabric length.     
Fee £195

Venue: Coburg House, 15 Coburg Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6ET

Website: http://www.pickone.co.uk/weekend-weave-workshops.html

Weekend Weave Workshop

Tutor: James Donald
The workshop will explore selection of yarns, using a warping mill, warping the loom and weaving a fabric length.     

Fee £195

 

Venue: Coburg House, 15 Coburg Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6ET

Website: http://www.pickone.co.uk/weekend-weave-workshops.html

VÄV2021

An international weaving fair with exhibitors, workshops and lectures.

Venue: Halmstad, Sweden

Website: http://vav2021.se/en/

Yarndale

Venue: Skipton

Website: http://yarndale.co.uk/yarndale-hub/

Introduction to Studio Practice: Tapestry Weaving

Re-scheduled. A 1 year part-time study programme, with the option of a 2nd year, in developing a professional art practice.
Tutor: Fiona Hutchison
Fee : Year 1 £975

Venue: Tapestry Studio 114, Patriothall, Edinburgh, EH3 5AY

Website: http://www.fionahutchison.co.uk

British Textile Biennial

Set against a backdrop of the infrastructure of the cotton industry in Pennine Lancashire, the Biennial will focus on the global nature of textiles and the relationships they create.  The exhibition will include a major new commission by Turner Prize winner Lubaina Himid.

Website: http://britishtextilebiennial.co.uk/

Introduction to tapestry weaving

Tutor: Fiona Hutchison

Fee: £175

Venue: Tapestry Studio 114, Patriothall, Edinburgh EH3 5AY

Website: http://www.fionahutchison.co.uk

West Wales Wool Show

Taking place at Queen's Hall & Plas Hyfryd Hotel, Narberth, Pembrokeshire.

Website: http://www.facebook.com/WestWalesWoolShow/

No Colour No Contrast

A new project from Coventry-based weaver Theo Wright, exploring the use of colour and contrast to produce layered designs using the moiré technique.

Open: Mon – Sat, 10am-6pm

Venue: Handweavers Studio & Gallery, 140 Seven Sisters Road, London, N7 7NS

Website: http://www.theowright.co.uk/nocolournocontrast

The Handweavers Guild of America’s Spinning & Weaving Week

Activities and events online via Zoom.

Website: http://weavespindye.org/spinning-and-weaving-week/

Reflections on Nature- a braider’s view

Biennial exhibition of narrow wares by members of The Braid Society.

Tues- Sun 10am - 5pm (subject to covid restrictions).

Venue: Nature in Art, Twigworth, Gloucester GL2 9PG

Website: http://www.natureinart.org.uk

Knitting & Stitching Show

Website: http://www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com

Bakewell Wool Gathering

Website: http://www.bakewellwool.co.uk/

Hallamshire Guild Open Day

To celebrate the 70th Anniversary Year of Hallamshire Guild visitors will be most welcome at our 'Open Day’ to mark this event.

Admission:10:30am to 3:30pm

(COVID - please check website for current information).

Website: http://www.hallamshirewsd.org.uk

Rug Weaving: 3-end Block Weave

Rug Weaving: 3-end Block Weave with tutor Jason Collingwood.

Cost: £300

Further details on the website.

Venue: Devon Weavers Workshop, nr Totnes, Devon TQ9 7DY

Website: http://www.devonweaversworkshop.org

Rug Weaving: 2/2 Twill

Rug Weaving: 2/2 Twill with tutor Jason Collingwood

Cost: £300

Further details on the website.

Venue: Devon Weavers Workshop, nr Totnes, Devon TQ9 7DY

Website: http://www.devonweaversworkshop.org

The Cordis Prize

Shortlisted tapestries from this prestigious open submission competition will be exhibited, and the winner of the £8000 prize selected from the works on show.                          

Venue: Inverleith House Gallery, The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Website: http://thetapestryprize.org/project/2021cordisprize/

Weekend Weave Workshop

Tutor: James Donald
The workshop will explore selection of yarns, using a warping mill, warping the loom and weaving a fabric length.     
Fee £195

Venue: Coburg House, 15 Coburg Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6ET

Website: http://www.pickone.co.uk/weekend-weave-workshops.html

Kendal Wool Gathering

The Kendal Wool Gathering this year will be online on Facebook.

Website: http://www.kendalwoolgathering.co.uk

Textile Society annual conference

The Textile Society annual conference will be on the theme of ‘Tools’.

Venue: Wellcome Collection, 183 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE

Website: http://www.textilesociety.org.uk/

Tapestry: Changing Concepts

An exhibition in partnership with STAR* (Scottish Tapestry Artists Regrouped) of work by contemporary artists associated with the former tapestry department at Edinburgh College of Art. including: Jo Barker, Archie Brennan, Sara Brennan, Amanda Gizzi, Stephen Hunter, Fiona Hutchison, William Jefferies, Jo McDonald, Ann Naustdal, Matteo Rosa, Cristina Sobrino, Joanne Soroka and Lesley Stothers amongst others.

Admission: Free (pre-booking essential).

Venue: City Art Centre, 2 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1DE

Website: http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk

Surfacing: texture of the land

Tutor: Fiona Hutchison

Fee: £175

Venue: Tapestry Studio 114, Patriothall, Edinburgh EH3 5AY

Website: http://www.fionahutchison.co.uk

Weekend Weave Workshop

The workshop will explore selection of yarns, using a warping mill, warping the loom and weaving a fabric length.      

Tutor: James Donald    

Fee £195        

Venue: Coburg House, 15 Coburg Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6ET

Website: http://www.pickone.co.uk/weekend-weave-workshops.html

Conversations: People, Places, Materials, Objects

The 62 Group of  Textile Artists is happy to announce the rescheduled dates for the Conversations: People, Places, Materials, Objects exhibition. 


 

Venue: St. Barbe Museum & Art Gallery, New Street, Lymington SO41 9BH

Website: http://www.stbarbe-museum.org.uk

Introduction to tapestry weaving

Tutor: Fiona Hutchison

Fee: £175

Venue: Tapestry Studio 114, Patriothall, Edinburgh EH3 5AY

Website: http://www.fionahutchison.co.uk

Sheila Hicks: Off Grid

Sheila Hicks is one of the world’s foremost artists and sculptors working with textiles, fibre, colour and form. The exhibition draws together over 70 pieces from international public and private collections to explore the many facets of Hicks’ ground-breaking work.

£8.50 / £6.50 /free for Members, Wakefield District residents and under 16s.

Venue: The Hepworth Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5AW

Website: http://hepworthwakefield.org/whats-on/sheila-hicks/

Wonderwool Wales

Venue: Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, Powys

Website: http://www.wonderwoolwales.co.uk/

Shipston Wool Fair

Venue: Shipston-on-Stour

Website: http://shipstonwoolfair.co.uk/

Orkney - tapestry and landscape

Explore responses to the landscape within the language of weave with tapestry weaver Louise Martin and stone carver and tapestry weaver Ros Bryant.

Contact tapestrylou@hotmail.com or ros.southhamar@gmail.com for details.

Venue: South Hamar Studio, Westray, Orkney, Scotland

Fiberart International 2022

An internationally juried competition organized by the Fiberart Guild of Pittsburgh, seeking innovative work rooted in traditional fibre materials, structure, processes and history, as well as art that explores unexpected relationships between fibre and other creative disciplines.

Venue: Pittsburgh, USA

Website: http://fiberartinternational.org/

Fiberart International 2022

An internationally juried competition organised by the Fiberart Guild of Pittsburgh, seeking innovative work rooted in traditional fibre materials, structure, processes and history, as well as art that explores unexpected relationships between fibre and other creative disciplines.

Venue: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Website: http://fiberartinternational.org/fi-2022-exhibition/

The Wool Monty

Website: http://thewoolmonty.co.uk/

Complex Weavers

Complex Weavers seminars

Venue: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

Website: http://www.complex-weavers.org/seminar/seminars-2022/

Convergence

Handweavers Guild of America conference and fair.

Venue: Knoxville Convention Center, Tennessee, USA

Website: http://weavespindye.org/convergence/

Orkney - tapestry and landscape

Explore responses to the landscape within the language of weave with tapestry weaver Louise Martin and stone carver and tapestry weaver Ros Bryant.

Contact tapestrylou@hotmail.com or ros.southhamar@gmail.com for details.

Venue: South Hamar Studio, Westray, Orkney, Scotland

The Fifth International Conference on Braiding

The conference, taking place in Denmark, will highlight Nordic braid techniques such as tablet weaving, loop manipulation, rigid heddle/inkle, braiding, fingerweaving, sprang, lace, whipcording, tatting, nalbinding, lucet and straw braiding and their counterparts in the rest of the world.

Venue: Svendborg, Denmark

Website: http://thebraidsociety.wildapricot.org/page-1857786