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Our old friend Louise was in Liverpool on the 22nd of January to open her new exhibition at the Bluecoat entitled BIRDS OF A FEATHER. She showed her work with the ceramic artist Sophie Woodrow and it was an excellent display by both artists. The exhibition was in the rear of the Bluecoat shop and it ran from 23rd of January until 25th February and was well worth a visit.
She also talked about her work on Thursday 25th January at the Bluecoat. Pictures include Joyce Whitfield with Louise, work by Louise and a ceramic piece by Sophie Woodrow. All were stunning and well worth a visit.
Louise gave an excellent lecture, despite the fact that the gremlins got into the projection system and we could not see her slides. She kept the whole audience enthralled and her enthusiasm was inspiring. We also laughed a great deal because she was so funny. We will try to get her back for another course in the near future.
An exhibition was arranged by the Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers, at the Cornerstone Gallery in Liverpool last year. The Embroiderers Guild was invited to submit works, Here are three pieces, by Madeline Duggins, Norma Heron and Elsie Watkins.
The exhibition was excellent, seen on three floors of this lovely gallery until the end of August.
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North West Regional Day was held at Liverpool Town Hall 19 April 2008. Speakers Rachael Howard and Alice Kettle. Traders Art Van Gogh, The African Fabric Shop, Golden Hinde, Guild Bookshop, Francesca Lawrence, Voirrey and Mulberry Silks,
Membersof Merseyside Guild present at the North West regional meeting.
Liverpool Town Hall ballroom, in all its glory, prepared for lectures.
This was a splendid venue for the North West A.G.M.,with its
decorations, chandeliers and friendly, helpful staff.
Rachel Howard,the morning speaker, is seen here talking to Alice Kettle,who gave the afternoon lecture
I have recently heard of this charitable trust which is situated in in a very deprived part of South Africa. The people running this trust offer hope and support to the most vulnerable people in this area. They promote local projects and especially encourage women to get involved. I have seen some samples of their embroidery and it is excellent The women use stitches to create beautiful images. Above, there are some examples of their skillful work. The cows are important as a major part of their life. There are many projects in operation, but the one most relevant to our Guild is a stitching project called the Keiskamma Tapestry which is 120 metres long x 0.5 metres deep, so we still have a good way to go on our Liverpool Tapestry. This epic work tells the history of the Eastern Cape. If you are interested, the website is HTTP://www.keiskamma. org
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Ruby Porter, trustee of Sreepur orphanage in Bangladesh, has arranged a connection with embroiderers in Sreepur and the Merseyside Guild, by having Sumana (left in the picture) as a representative of a sister group in Bangladesh.
Ruby in Dhaka for the special anniversary
