We were delighted that Bucks Art Weeks went ahead this year. During June some of our members exhibited and sold their work at Freya Jones Art & Craft in Stoke Mandeville. It was a lovely venue with two other galleries … Continue reading
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Encouraging the next Generation… Demonstration at Elangeni School, Amersham
Report by Maggie Brooks
Last Friday, 22nd November 2019, six of us met at Elangeni School, Amersham to introduce some practical textiles into the curriculum for year 5. This is the sixth year Marjorie has done this at the … Continue reading
Report on Oxford Guild’s Fleece to Finished Garment Day
Wendy Fowler, July 2018
On 21st July I went to the Oxford guild to take part in their fleece to finished garment day. This was held at one of the members farms at Chilton near Thame. What a beautiful venue … Continue reading
Many coloured Madder
Yvonne
One of the fun aspects of natural dyeing is taking one dye stuff and getting a range of colours from it. This is done by varying the mordant (that fixes the dye) and often the ph e.g. using acid/alkali … Continue reading