Thank you to all those who have submitted applications for 2024. We are very excited to view these and will be in touch with successful applicants in due course.

New projects underway

Member Fran Brammer is working hard to create a commission piece for the Friends of York City Walls.

Based on the patterns and textures of the stones that make up the walls Fran has developed an iron stained calico base with a layer of pulled and distorted metallic organza which contrasts with the hand painted pleated and torn silk of  the central stone. True to form Fran has then added lots of stitch!

 Entangled Exhibition

Jane Mercer has several pieces in the recently opened Entangled exhibition at Armely Mills Leeds.  The museum in the centre of Leeds is housed in what was once the world's largest woollen mill.

This exhibition which has been organised by the local area of the International Felt makers Association is spread throughout the Museum and its grounds. It will be open for visitors for the next year. The exhibition aims to show the complex connections between industry and the environment.  Janes's piece Mending Matters highlights the need to minimize textile waste by mending our clothes not throwing them away.       The Golden Gillet uses tailoring techniques to sew naturally dyed hand-made felt into a waistcoat.   

Work in Progress

Member Jane Claire Wilson is busy creating artwork for her PhD in Fine Art (Textiles) at Teesside University. Jane's research is called "Displacement: a creative journey to find a new place to call home". These textile sculptures will be part of an installation called Points of Departure. They are inspired by her memories of quaysides and harbours on Scottish Islands where she used to live

Reusing and recycling

Member Julie Atthews likes to use recycled materials in her work and this month has been busy completing new work inspired by beauty spots around Goathland for our Colours in the Landscape Exhibition. Julie has also been working with a group in Church Fenton creating book journals inspired by past memories utilising old lace and linen tablecloths.

100 Days of Inspiration

Linda Harvey is nearing the end of her 100 day collaborative project, producing 100 artworks in 100 days, inspired by images sent in by the public. #100daysofcloseupinspiration 

Time for rest and relaxation

Jo's artistic endeavours are somewhat thwarted at the moment by Life Getting In The Way. However, she has managed to find a little time to try some big stitch hand quilting for the first time. It's very meditative, and a balm for the soul.

Micklegate Art Trail

Nicola is taking part in the Micklegate Art Trail, part of the York Festival of Ideas. Her artwork can be seen in Hudson Moody Estate Agents until 23rd June. Over 50 artists and 20 businesses have collaborated on this exciting new project. Get a map from one the participating businesses and follow the trail for some fabulous artworks.

In the studio

Angela Anning has finally finished a commission for the two hanging lampshades flagged up in the last newsletter. Here they are done, dusted, ready for delivery: 

Threads of Connection Exhibition

Duttons for Buttons

Ilkley West Yorkshire

24th and 25th August

Colours in the Landscape Exhibition

Inspired by Gallery

North Yorkshire Moors centre

Danby

14th September to 10th Novmeber

York Textile Artists Textile Art Fair

Clements Hall York

Saturday 2nd November 2024 at 10.30am