ERTF Spring newsletter - now available to members

The latest edition of the ERTF newsletter (Spring 2015) is now available to members.  Copies have been emailed but are also available through the website by logging into the members area.

This edition has reviews about our latest events - the Upcycling Conference, and a visit to the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge.  Also information about up coming events, both by ERTF and non-ERTF.  Some of the non-ERTF events involve some of our members.

Up-Cycling with Lisa Tilley

The ERTF conference at Anglia Ruskin University on 18 April 2015, was all about up-cycling - recycling to make something new.

After a members' challenge our speaker, Lisa Tilley gave an interesting talk about her up-cycled bags and other items.  Everything had a vintage/retro feel that was also very modern.

Lisa creates unique items using stitch, decoupage, crochet, and most importantly combining old and new.  Her work has appeared at a variety of venues including as part of Paul Smith stores at the Milan and Paris fashion weeks in 2010.

"Up-Cycling Conference" and AGM - 18 April 2015, Chelmsford, Essex

The timetable and booking form are now available on the ERTF website and booking is now open.

The theme for our spring conference is up-cycling, with speaker Lisa Tilley (textile designer and up-cycler) of "U Old Bag", speaking in the afternoon.  For more information on Lisa and her work visit her Facebook page - HERE.

The day's event will be held at the Lord Ashcroft Building, Anglia Ruskin University, Bishop Hall Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1SQ.

For more information visit the ERTF web site and click on "Conferences".

ERTF members and non-members welcome