Felt-making course

Assington Mill Art and Craft Courses


Date: 12 September 2010
Tutor: Frances Barker [ERTF member]
Cost: £55 - materials will cost £10, to be paid on the day
Time: 10 - 4.30
Felt making is an ancient textile process. Come and learn, in one day, how to transform washed and combed sheep's fleece into beautiful, tactile, durable felt; using nothing more than soap, water and friction

Talking Textiles - 11 September to 16 October 2010

New exhibition by EAST (East Anglian Stitch Textiles) group at Braintree Museum, plus in addition EAST @ The Warner Textile Archive continues until 30 September (archive open Wednesdays to Fridays).

Full details on members section of the ERTF website, plus invite to the private view.

hand stitching course

Marion Barnes will be running a six week HAND STITCHING course [Wednesday] starting 22nd September in Ipswich.


Stitches covered will be: stem, chain, back, fly, detached chain, french knots, bullion knots, seeding, pekinese, raised chain band, whipped stem, cross stitch, canvas work, blackwork etcFabrics and threads will be discussed as well as traditional and contemporary design


You will also produce a note/sketchbook containing basic design work, eg line, colour, textures, and work some samples and a final piece based on your own design. Sample packs of fabric will also be available at a reasonable price


for details contact marionl.barnes@googlemail.com

Fabrication - Exhibition by Bev Folkard

in the foyer gallery leading to the excellent cafe

Mon 16th August - Fri 24th Sept

Rayleigh Mill Arts & Events Centre,

Bellingham Lane, Rayeigh.

Also on Sat 18th Sept is the Rayleigh Arts Festival

with other events in the Centre and around the town.
Bev is a member of ERTF.

The Essex Art & Design Show

This Saturday and Sunday 7th and 8th August, at the RHS Garden Hyde Hall, near Chelmsford, Essex. Over 50 Artists and Designers from wide range of contemporary crafts (including ERTF member Juliet Bryson) will be exhibiting at these beautiful gardens. Open 10am to 5pm both days (gardens open til 6pm) Admission included with normal garden entry. For more information rhs.org.uk

Further details on www.essexartanddesignshow.co.uk