Embroiderers' Guild - the UK's leading crafts association
sharing opportunities for discovery and creativity
Apt 41 Hampton Court Palace, Surrey KT8 9AU
T: 020 8943 1229 - F: 020 8977 9882 - E: administrator@embroiderersguild.com
Embroiderers' Guild - the UK's leading crafts association
sharing opportunities for discovery and creativity
Apt 41 Hampton Court Palace, Surrey KT8 9AU
T: 020 8943 1229 - F: 020 8977 9882 - E: administrator@embroiderersguild.com
The critically acclaimed art of the STITCH & SCHOLAR opens at The Hub: National Centre for Craft & Design, Sleaford on 7 July (until 28 August 2006), following a successful showing at the Royal West of England Academy in Bristol including a visit from HRH The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron of the Embroiderers' Guild.
"So very cool" The Times, 13 May 2006
"Embroidery is ... the new black" Bristol Metro, 18 May 2006 (Five Star rating)
"Absolutely exquisite. Inspiring. Intrigueing - wonderful!" RWA visitor
art of the STITCH is the Embroiderers' Guild's major open international biennial exhibition featuring work stitched or derived from stitch, presented in association with Coats Crafts UK. Out of 453 submissions by 311 artists from 21 countries, 50 works were chosen for art of the STITCH 2006. Selected by a panel made up of representatives from the arts and business world, the exhibition represents 42 artists from 10 countries, including Australia, the USA and the Netherlands.
From Mark Beecroft's interwoven studio stools to Mary Cozens-Walker's domestic stitched scroll, Colin Jenkins' muscular forms to Alice Kettle's angels and the "obsessive telephone pad quality" of Tilleke Schwarz's work, this exhibition promises something for every visitor, presenting a wide range of work from the traditional to the unexpected.
Congratulations go to the recipients of the Anchor Awards, presented by Coats Crafts UK, who are: Riitta-Liisa Haavisto for "Summer Girl" (Anchor Award for most outstanding exhibit), Ton of Holland for "Family" (Anchor International Award), Colin Jenkins for "Purge" (Anchor Innovation Award) and Viv Scott for "Metal Trunk Reworked" (Anchor Student Award).
Accompanying art of the STITCH in 2006 is SCHOLAR, an exhibition celebrating the achievements of Embroiderers' Guild Scholars during the lifetime of art of the STITCH.
art of the STITCH & SCHOLAR is a touring exhibition and has its final showing at the Williamson Art Gallery and Museum, Birkenhead 17 September to 19 November. Coach parties are advised to inform venues of the date of their planned visit. A fully illustrated colour exhibition catalogue is available from the Embroiderers' Guild and venues priced at £5.00.
A programme of education events is offered at each venue, including PICK UP THE THREAD, presented by the Embroiderers' Guild in association with Coats Crafts UK. To book please contact venues for details.
For further information and images please contact Lucy Mayfield on 020 8943 1229 ext 26, , or visit www.embroiderersguild.com