A Contemporary View of the Iron Needlewoman This well-researched exhibition explores all aspects of the sewing machine. Projects range from sewing machine mechanics, decoration and operation to personal and social histories. Each member of Studio 21 has produced a comprehensive body of work that reflects their personal interest in this transformational machine. You can see […]
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The Iron Needlewomen (Click here to return to overview of the project) Susan Chapman Repetition – Cogs – Stitch Most of the pieces taken from the destruction of our sewing machine were cogs and wheels, screws, bolts and rivets. I use my machines in my work and enjoy the rhythm of the repetition of the
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Most of us were students of Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn and there is nothing more satisfying than receiving their praise as we did at South Hill Park: We could not be more proud – A great idea that has evoked thoughtful and impressive work. Well done. Jean (Littlejohn). So agree with Jean’s statement –
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Make work, pass it on, make work, pass it on again A selection of dynamic and collaborative work from the Chinese Whispers exhibition will be exhibited at the Well House Gallery this summer. The Well House Gallery Oxley House High Road, Horndon on the Hill Stanford le Hope, SS17 8LF 14 July-1 August 2015 Open:
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Studio 21 is pleased to welcome three new members: We are sure that their talents will add a new dimension to Studio 21 and are enjoying working with them on The Sewing Machine Project which will be exhibited at South Hill Park starting 27 October 2015.
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Studio 21 is proud to be named one of the UK’s top textile art groups by Textileartist.org. You can read the article here
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Studio 21 members will be running several two hour Chinese Whisper workshops in the Bracknell Gallery during the exhibition. The sessions will be collaborative and are based on the idea of ‘make work and pass it on’. Responding to marks made by others in the group and using the materials provided the workshops provide a
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Following on from the taster exhibition at NEC in March, the main body of Chinese Whispers work will be exhibited at South Hill Park Arts Centre, Bracknell, Berkshire in October. For information about the workshops we will be running click here. For further information email us. The Bracknell Gallery South Hill Park Arts Centre Ringmead,
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Studio 21 visits Fashion, Embroidery and Stitch at the NEC, Birmingham. Conversations which were not there before have now taken place… Chinese Whispers showcases recent dynamic and experimental work by textile group Studio 21 and centres on the concept of ‘making work in response to a stimulus/challenge and passing it on’. This highly successful and
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