ERTF visit to Docwra's Manor Garden

ERTF members visited Docwra's Manor Garden in Cambridgeshire recently - a chance for members to meet up, sketch, photograph and be inspired.

Another ERTF day out is being planned in the Essex region (open to all ERTF members) at Marks Hall Garden on Tuesday, 4 August - see the previous blog post for more details or visit the ERTF website.

ERTF - Textile Festival at Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey - May 2015

The ERTF Textile Festival at Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey, Cambridgeshire continues until the end of the month so there is still time to visit.

There is work inside and out, responding to the museum buildings and its grounds

Sunday 24 May - Meet the makers or have a guided tour of the exhibition
Monday 25 May - Meet the makers or have a guided tour of the exhibition

The bank holiday weekend (Monday only) also sees the pop-up Cornucopia Shop selling unique items of textile works, plus there is a Forties at Denny event on 24/25 May.

Wednesday 27 May - Drop in activities for children
Thursday 28 May - Drop in activities for children

Saturday 30 May - Workshop - Designing for textiles.  To book - info@farmlandmuseum.org.uk


Sunday 31 May - Meet the makers, guided tour of the exhibition and drop in activities.

For more information - Click HERE for a link to the museum website

ERTF members - events

ERTF members are being invited to two events later in the summer.

On 18 July a visit to Docwra's Manor Garden, Roydon and on 12 September a visit to the World Textile Day East at Thetford in Norfolk.

Visit the ERTF website members area for more details and how to book.

I am also attaching an image I have received of lacework by ERTF member Pat Brunsdon, currently on display at the Textile Festival at Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum, Cambridge - the ERTF exhibition continues until the end of this month.

On Sunday and Monday (24 and 25 May) there will be a meet the makers day, and children's workshops during the half term holiday.  See the Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum website for more details.

Festival of Textile Art - May 2015, The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey, Cambridge

ERTF Press release

Throughout the month of May 2015 there is a Festival of Textile Art to enjoy at The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey,  Ely Road Waterbeach, Cambridge CB25 9PQ.

More than 25 Textile artists from all over the Eastern Region have created new textile art works inspired by the Farming Museum and Denny Abbey, inspiration came from farm machinery, the surroundings, the architecture, the people who have lived and worked there over the centuries , farm animals  and the passage of time. Exhibits have been made using a wide range of techniques from free machine embroidery to felting and printing to lace making. There are a number of surprising techniques used too! There will be a display of inspiration and design sheets produced by the exhibitors.

All the exhibitors are members of the ‘Eastern Region Textile Forum’ and on selected days they will be available to talk to visitors about their work and take guided tours, as the numerous pieces of work will be in all parts of the Museum from the Stone Barn to Walnut Tree Cottage to the Abbey itself, there will even be exhibits hanging in the gardens.

There will also be ‘Meet the Artists’ days and drop in and make something sessions too.

There is a sheep trail to follow to spot the tiny handmade sheep hiding in every part of the museum.

There is also a display of mini textiles which have been made by local school pupils on the theme of Farming.

Not to be missed are the Craft day on Bank holiday Monday 4^th May, 1940s weekend Sunday and Monday 24^th and 25^th May where ERTF will be giving guided tours and selling a selection of smaller work by the Artists and the drop in sessions for kids and their accompanying adults during half term on Wednesday and Thursday 27^th and 28^th May.

So you see there is something for everyone!

If you are interested in Art and textiles you will love this exhibition.

http://www.dennyfarmlandmuseum.org.uk  http://www.ertf.org.uk

From Alison White ERTF exhibitions publicity sheep@sheepythings.com

Visit to Fitzwilliam Museum for ERTF members - Thurs 16 April 2015

ERTF members can now book for a visit to the Fitzwilliam Museum on Thursday 16th April.  There will be a talk on "Greek Island Embroideries".

Visit the "Members" Section of the ERTF website for details of how to book - or for non-members visit the open pages to find out how to join.

"Diversity" at Cottenham, Cambridgeshire - Textiles in Focus - 20-22 February 2015

An annual event, Textiles in Focus, is more than just an exhibition of textiles - with workshops, a lecture and traders galore, all in the village of Cottenham, Cambridgeshire from the 20 to the 22 February 2015.

This year Eastern Region Textile Forum will be exhibiting work by members under the title of "Diversity".  There will be members on hand to talk about the group and what we do.

For more information on the whole event, including how to book for workshop and the lecture visit the Textiles in Focus website - www.textilesinfocus.com.

Denny Abbey Tour/Study Day

ERTF members had their first group visit, tour and study day at Denny Abbey on 17 May.  Feedback received so far is that those who attended are now buzzing with inspiration, ready for the exhibition in 2015. Another follow up is planned for members in July and some members are making their own private visits.

More updates to follow but as a taster one image of what looks like a fascinating location courtesy of Janet Cook.

Study Day and Tour (members only) at Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum

In preparation for an open exhibition for ERTF members in 2015, a study day is being held at Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum on Saturday 17 May 2014.

A follow up event will be held on 26 July 2014.

Full details on the website (members only area) and in the newsletter

Contact - exhibitions@easternregiontextileforum.co.uk for more information