HANGING EXHIBITION AT QUARRY BANK MILL, STYAL

Member of Silk-n-Threads after putting up the exhibition. left to right, Beryl, Rita, Margaret (me), Muriel, Annette, Maggie, Joy and Bill


The Three Shires Festival has started and we spent last Friday (10th July) putting up the exhibition at Quarry Bank Mill, Styal, Cheshire.

Bill and Joy hanging the last picture at the exhibition. It looks very impressive and members of the public completing the tour of the Mill can find it in the last room they visit. Well worth a day out to find out about the heritage of the local textile trades of Cheshire and surrounding areas as well as the social history connected to the Mill. The Three Shires Fetsival is in full swing and there are numerous things to do locally so for anybody interested in embroidery/textiles it is a must.

GETTING READY FOR STYAL MILL

Here at Silk-n-Threads we are getting ready for our contribution to the Three Shires Festival next month. We have a 3 week exhibition in this interesting historic mill at Quarry Bank Mill, Styal, Cheshire.
There are 9 members exhibiting 49 pictures in total. Mainly silk paintings as well as some mixed media pieces.
We have chosen the title "A Touch of Silk". As well as paintings there will be smaller 3D artefacts to buy such as silk scarves.

Hanging at Tatton Park

A busy morning on the 11th March 2008! Members were hanging paintings and Rita was arranging the two cabinets. Choosing Joy to clean the paintings was perhaps not the cleverest thing as she is the shortest member!


There is a wide range of items in the cabinets, this photo shows scarves, a mask, a tie, jewellery and silk box. The mask is a genuine Venetian blank bought at this years festival. All items are for sale and effectively show the skills of our members.

Works on show are both traditional and contemporary and utilise both silk paint and textiles.

Beryl's use of porcelain and glass on silk is such an unusual combination and is represntative of the talents of members.

Denise's interpretation of a Vegetable Patch is certainly the querky aspect of the exhibition.

At the end of the day we were very satisfied with the overall presentation and standard of work on display. If you are a memeber of the Natuional Trust do combine a visit to Tatton with an enjoyable viewing of our exhibiton in the Mansion House.

Exhibition is from the 15th March to the 1st June 2008, usual admission prices apply.

Visit Tatton Park's website for further details.

TATTON PARK EXHIBITION LATEST

TATTON PARK EXHIBITION 15th MARCH - 1st JUNE 2008

Members are busy putting the finishing touches to their paintings for the forthcoming exhibition in the Mansion House at Tatton Park between 15th March and 1st June 2008. The exhibition has been advertised in 'Stitch', 'Embroidery' & 'Workbox' and I have been receiving phone calls from interested individuals already which is very encouraging.

The Mansion House is open each day except Mondays from 1-5pm (last entry at 4pm) and for National Trust members there is no charge, for full details go to the Tatton website . The Park is managed by Cheshire County Council so there is a car parking charge of £4.50 for everyone.

We have a selection of silk paintings and mixed media textiles on display as well as 3D items that range from silk scarves, boxes, bags and jewellery. All the items can be purchased by special arrangement, details on site.

Taster pictures to follow.......................

EXHIBITON UPDATE

MARPLE LIBRARY

9 members of Silk-n-Threads are also members of the International Guild of Silk Painters and between the 3-17th November are holding an exhibition at Marple Library, Stockport. The above picture is of the preview evening, in the background is the array of silk scarves for sale and in the cabinet 3D artefacts. One of our members, Chris Sims is on the left of picture.

Three members of Silk-n-Threads enjoying the evening and wine are left to right, Muriel Draper, Joy Wheatley and Jean Davies.

EXHIBITION DATES

Confirmation of dates for our three forthcoming exhibitions. We are all very excited about these venues and painting madly. Further details from the venues or email me.

"SILK TO DYE FOR"

Marple library, Marple, Stockport
3-17th November 2007
Mon 10-8, Tues & Fri 9-8, Thurs 9-5, closed Wed & Sun. Free
Silk paintings, embroideries, 3D artefacts and cards all for sale.
This exhibition will be manned by members of the Cheshire Guild of Silk Painters a branch of the International Guild of Silk painters who will be demonstrating and available to talk about the works of art on show.


"A SPLASH OF SILK"

Bollington Arts Centre, Macclesfield, Cheshire
Sundays only between 18th November - 30th December 2007, 2-4pm. Free
Silk paintings, embroideries, 3D artefacts and cards all for sale.

"YEAR OF THE GARDEN"

Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire
15th March - 1st June 2008 inclusive.
Silk paintings, embroideries, 3D artefacts and cards all for sale.
Exhibition is in the main Mansion. Normal admission prices apply.