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 Exciting News

"Exciting news at The Wytchwood Gallery and Studios, as member Alison Spaven prepares for a move to bigger premises!  She's not moving too far, just round the corner - but there will be an upstairs workroom where she will be offering classes and workshops, and there is  also room for  a guest artist every couple of months. Watch this space!"

Work in Progress

Member Jane Claire Wilson has a few projects she is working on at the moment in her studio. This is one corner of her desk where Jane is continuing to develop her "Rewilding" series of textile sculptures. Hopefully something new will emerge soon!

Preparing for a busy summer

After a successful York Open Studios last month Member Fran Brammer is gearing up for a busy summer preparing a large tree piece for exhibition at the Great Yorkshire Show in July, making work samples for teaching at the Viking Loom in York, and painting up silks ready to start a commission piece!

Out and about

Member Julie Atthews is featured in the latest issue of The Digital Cloth magazine which is available at www.textileretreats.com.au

Her feature shares her ideas and inspiration, along with some of her recent work. Julie is also continuing to develop new pieces for our Colours in the Landscape Exhibition, inspired by lesser known beauty spots in the North York Moors, experimenting with Murano Glass and beautiful eco dyed fabrics produced by member

Galina Titova.

100 Days of Inspiration

Member Linda Harvey is currently working on a collaborative project, producing 100  miniature artworks from inspirational images sent in by the public. #100daysofcloseupinspiration 

York Open Studios

Member Jo Yeates enjoyed sharing her work,  including her Sisterhood quilt (pictured), with visitors from far and wide at York Open Studios last month. The most intrepid visitors came all the way from Maine in the USA! 

Taming of The Shrew

Member Maggie Smales recently directed The Taming of The Shrew production for York Shakespeare Project. Utilising her textile skills Maggie's design for the set included 30 metres of painted and stitched drops for a Japanese Kabuki effect and an upholstered stage plinth. The show was a huge success but Maggie will now be focussing her attention on smaller pieces of textile work that will fit through her machine without it being a feat of wrestling!

In the studio

Member Angela Anning is making two hanging lamp shades for a commission. The buyer was offered samples based on his ideas for shades for his refurbished house. He selected these two. Angela is working on the first one. The shades are made from calico painted with fabric paints and Inktense blocks. They are embellished with machine embroidery to add texture. The final versions of shades are created using Dannells lampshade making kits.

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

Fabric and Fibre Exhibition

Rural Arts

Thirsk North Yorkshire

30th April to 11th May

Tuesdays to Saturdays.