Breightmet Long Arm Quilting Studio
Thursday 9 May 2019
That's a Wrap!
It's been a delight and a pleasure to have run Breightmet Long Arm Quilting studios over the past 4 years. We had our last quilt club just before Christmas. Thank you to everyone who has shared their skills, had a laugh and did a bit of sewing. I am continuing to work as a textile artists and community arts facilitator, so please get in touch if you would like to talk about potential projects. I am also a director of Breakdown Bolton and The Stand Up Sisters delivering creative sessions in the North West of England.
Tuesday 19 June 2018
Women's Centenary Suffragettes Project
I've had the pleasure of working with 4 groups in Bolton on a Women's Centenary Project celebrating 100 years since (some) women got the vote. It was organised by the Drummond Street Craft and Culture Group, supported by Lesley Tyrer and Christine Baldwin the Community Champion at Asda on Blackburn Road. The groups made banners, decorations, sashes and rosettes. It culminated in a community tea party.
Sunday 8 April 2018
Went to see the 'Made in Bolton' exhibition at Asda created by the very talented Drummond Street Craft and Culture group. The workshops and exhibition were sponsored by Christine Baldwin the Community Champion of Bolton Asda who works with Lesley Tyrer the activities coordinator for Bolton at Home Sheltered Housing Scheme. The group meets on Monday's 10-12.
The work was about the daily lives of Mill Workers in Bolton. We experimented with Gelli Plate printing and fabric image transfer. The work they made was amazing.
The work was about the daily lives of Mill Workers in Bolton. We experimented with Gelli Plate printing and fabric image transfer. The work they made was amazing.
Wednesday 20 September 2017
The People's Quilt
Are you an ex machinist, keen sewer or
would like to learn to sew? We are
looking for people connected to Bolton’s textile industry to be part of the
creation of an exciting project charting Bolton’s past, present and future.
Starting
October 3rd, 1-3pm
Elderdale
Community Centre, Yewdale Gardens Breightmet
BL2 5JF
Contact
Jennifer 07872342718
tracy@thevideobox.tv francesca@thevideobox.tv
Sunday 9 July 2017
Trip to Burnley and Gawthorpe
"Miss Rachel demystified textile craft, which she believed (much ahead of her time) aided wellbeing. She taught out in communities and opened up her home. Her collection was created, not through wealth, but through donations from her far reaching networks and friendships. Her value system was different from that of many others and her model of collecting (and sharing) was highly personal."
The community sewing group has been busily getting ready for an exhibition at Gawthorpe Hall. We met them at the community centre where they meet and then had lunch in the delicious cafe. We had a sneak peek at the upcoming exhibition, "Miss Rachel's Roses". It was a wonderful day out. We'd like to say "thanks" for inviting us. We were all inspired by your amazing work.
Friday 21 April 2017
Campbell House Reminiscene
Well done Campbell House on your Reminiscenes Holiday Postcard project. It was a pleasure to work with you.
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