Members - NEW WEBSITE

Things are progressing with the new website.  I have added each Member to it, and an automated email to this effect should be with you.  Please look for it in your spam box, it will say its from Karen, the new website Administrator.
I will give you all details of what next, but do look out for further information, and keep the above email to hand.
Beverley - ERTF Website Manager

New Website - Progress Report

Members, as you are aware we are in the process of constructing a new website.  Things have been happening in the background, but I thought I'd update you with today's news.
If you don't know already, every Member will have their own Gallery Page, free. A place to add photos of your work and summary information about yourself and your textile art practice.  I want each of you to take up the opportunity, you all have something to say about your work.
Today I've been testing this Gallery to see how to add/delete photos, change my bio information, add my website link.  I can tell you its going well, and I'm pleased with what I've seen so far.

So, we are progressing.  In the meantime start thinking about your own Gallery, your images, and biography, so when the time comes, you can join in with this new development.  And don't worry, as the ERTF Website Manager, its my role to help you with the techy stuff!

Beverley -  website1@ertf.org.uk

Google Reader is Closing

Members, for those of you who choose to read  blog postings in one place, can I please remind that Google Reader is closing on 1st July.  You will need to find an alternative.
I did offer up such information in the last Newsletter, but if you need info on the service I am using, then email me, Beverley, website1@ertf.org.uk

Guidance Article: Galleries/Exhibition Submissions

I came across the following article by Carol Naylor.  Given the ERTF's forthcoming Exhibition the selection process involved, I thought it worth passing on here.  Lots of good common sense, practical information.  Please click HERE for the article courtesy of TextileArtist.org
Beverley (ERTF Website Manager)

Cambs/Beds Region

Our next visit will be to The Manor, Hemingford Grey on Thursday 30th May. We will meet in the morning and spend time in the beautiful garden sketching and photographing the wonderful collection of old roses and irises - usually in full bloom in May/June.

We will have a shared picnic by the river and at 2.30 a tour of the amazing and atmospheric house, which is said to be the oldest continuously inhabited house in the U.K. It was the home of Lucy Boston who wrote the Green Knowe children's books and also houses her collection of patchwork quilts.

Everyone (member and non-member) is welcome to join us.

For more details contact me -  Pat Brunsdon cambsrep1@ertf.org.uk