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Dawn Dupree – NEW WORKS

Venue: Prema Arts Centre, Uley GL11 5SS
Date: Monday 9th January 2012 – Saturday 18th February 2012
Time: Monday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm or by appointment at weekends

Dawn Dupree has been producing one-off textile artworks since 1990. Her work incorporates various print processes resulting in richly-coloured, multi-layered surfaces. She draws inspiration from landscape, cinema, abandoned objects, derelict spaces, relationships, emotion and autobiographical stories. Dawn exhibits widely and teaches regularly. Recent work explores ideas around home, transition and emotion, drawing inspiration from research of the egg and nest collection at The Natural history museum alongside experiences of navigation, seascapes and shifting weather patterns. The exhibition at Prema is
presented by Stroud International Textiles in partnership with Prema Art Centre.
www.prema.org.uk
01453 860703

‘SHAPE-SHIFTING’

an illustrated talk by Pamela Rawsley - Silversmith and Jeweller

Venue: Gallery 2, Museum in the Park, Stratford Park Stroud GL5 4AF
Date: Saturday 17 March
Time: 2pm
Tickets: £6.00 Friends of SIT £5.00
Tickets to both talks: £8.50

Living and working in mid Wales, Pamela’s visual inspiration is drawn from the surrounding mountainous environment and the very particular qualities of changing light. Detailed observations are made inspired by the  constant changes of colour, line density, patterns of vegetation interrupted by sheep paths, cloud shadows, water and always the fast changing weather and light that shape-shift the hills. As Pamela walks notes are made that lead on to drawings, monoprints and maquettes before she begins working in silver. Pamela’s award-winning vessels combine quiet forms with a sense of movement which is echoed by her new linear jewellery. She will be talking about her current work and the creative paths that she has undertaken.

For full details and how to get tickets contact SIT on 01453 751056

Pamela Rawnsley Midwinter series

Ticket Options

Full Price £6.00 GBP Friends £5.00 GBP Buy ticket both talks £8.50 GBP

Heat Press and Print Workshop 

Tutor: Dawn Dupree
Venue: Prema Art Centre Uley GL11 5SS
Date: Saturday 3rd March & Sunday 4th March
10 am – 4 pm
Workshop Fee: £95 Friends of SIT £93

Dawn has been producing one-off textile artworks since 1990. Dawn exhibits widely and teaches regularly.
This exciting course will focus on experimenting with a range of Heat Transfer Techniques,and some print processes, including foiling, flock printing, photo-transfer, pigment printing, fusing and dye sublimation printing. Students will learn about Layering / embellishing / colouring etc. through material investigation. Participants will produce a selection of samples combining process and various fabrics and paper, with potential to create unusual and diverse design outcomes.
Materials will be supplied, but students are encouraged to bring any specialist fabrics they wish to include working with.(eg. silk, leather, rip stop nylon, velvet, felt ).
A selection of pigments and binders will also be available to incorporate with heat press methods.
Students can send black and white designs or Images on Tracing or acetate ready to be exposed onto A4 or A3 screens prior to the course- this is optional.

Day 1:
Introductions- / Handout student info packs.
Introduction to Foiling, Flock printing, pigment printing and Photo-Transfer. (Look at samples and demonstration of techniques)
Experiment with above techniques.
Day 2.
Introduction to Dye Sublimation Printing (Look at samples and demonstration of techniques)
Experiment with above techniques.

Students to bring:
Essential:
A4 Coloured Image(s) or design(s) - for photo-transfer
Apron / paintbrushes.
Optional:
Selection of Fabrics. (synthetic, natural, translucent, unusual, pvc, plastics, patterned, plain etc..) T.shirts / Canvas bags / Synthetic garments eg. swimwear, tights.
Flat objects (eg. hand cut paper stencils, feathers, lace)
Sketch book / Note book


Dawn Dupree

Spring SELECT 12

Listed here are the talks and workshops that will be part of the Pairings II – conversations & collaborations in May.
More details and free brochure to follow

THE WORK BELONGS TO ITSELF
Illustrated artist’s talk with Alex McErlain
Date: Sunday 29th April at 2 pm
Venue: Gallery 2 Museum in the Park, Stratford Park Stroud
GL5 4AF
Tickets: £6.00 Friends of SIT £4.00
Pottery meets textiles.

Alice Kettle in conversation with Mark Cazalet
Date: Sunday 29th April at 3.30 pm
Venue: Gallery 2 Museum in the Park, Stroud GL5 4AF
Tickets: £5.00 Friends of SIT £4.00

Illustrated artist’s talk with David Gates
Date: Sunday 6th May at 2 pm
Tickets: £7.00 Friends of SIT £5.00
David will present an illustrated talk about his work as a furniture designer and in particular his collaborative practice across disciplines, working with other artist makers.

Textile Conservation: An Introduction to Principles and Practice
Speaker: Alison Lister, Director/Principal Conservator at Textile Conservation Ltd. Illustrated talk
Date: Sunday 19th May at 2 pm
Tickets: £7.00 Friends of SIT & Friends of Museum £5.00
Textiles have a long and rich history.  They exist in many forms, fulfil of wide range of functions and are an important part of our material culture.  . 

‘Stitch and Think: The Muses’. Workshop
Tutors: Basil Kardasis & Dail Behennah
Date: Saturday 12th May & Sunday 13th May
10 am start
Venue: Gallery 2 Museum in the Park Stroud GL5 4AF
Tickets: £95 Friends of SIT £85  includes tea & coffee

Muses are goddesses inspiring the creation of literature and the arts. They give us the words music, museum and amusement. Which “muse” are you?

Both tutors have international reputations for their work and teaching skills.

Founder members of the innovative and informative group ‘Stitch & Think’ this workshop will encourage exploration and the sharing of ideas.

Each participant will receive a package of carefully selected materials designed to stimulate an edgier, more daring approach. You will be challenged to use them as the vehicle, which will deliver your very personal statement.

LATE NIGHT at the MUSEUM
Illustrated talk Jenny Balfour Paul
Date: Friday May 11th at 6.30 pm
Venue: Gallery 2 Museum in the Park

‘Adventures in Indigofrom ancient Arabia to modern Manhattan’
Jenny Balfour-Paul will relate the compelling story of indigo, the world’s oldest, most magical and best loved dye, a commodity central to international trade and textile production since Biblical times   Tickets: £8.00 Friends of SIT & Friends of Museum £6.00
Free glass of wine or juice

Guerilla Embroidery with Sarah Terry
Date: Sunday 20 May