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You are in: Special Exhibitions:
Beguiling Time, 98 Lace Group 10th Anniversary Exhibition
22 March to 31 May
An exhibition of innovative hand-made lace inspired by music and poetry
The 98 Lace Group is a fellowship of lacemakers with varied textile backgrounds, united by a common
goal of giving modern lace a livelier public profile. The group was set up following a meeting in London in 1998, although members are distributed throughout the British Isles. The exhibition celebrates their 10th anniversary. For more information about the 98 Lace Group click here: http://www.98lacegroup.org.uk
The exhibition contains over 40 pieces of lace
submitted to the competition by members of the 98 Lace Group
and selected by the textile artist and teacher Cas Holmes.
Apple Blossom, Lily Wills
Polka, Jane Atkinson
The
pieces show the amazing versatility that can be produced using the medium
of lace. From funky sculptural pieces such as Apple
Blossom by Lily Wills inspired by the hymn "All
things bright and beautiful" and Limbo Rainbow by Ann Bramnmer to refined
and beautiful works such as Haiku Streamer by Sue Mclaggan and
Polka by Jane Atkinson. However, each piece has in common the
quality of craftmanship and skill that each lace weaver
provides.
Limbo Rainbow, Ann Brammer
Demonstrations
During
the exhibition the Lace Makers from the 98 Lace Group will be working and
demonstrating their art in the gallery on the following dates.
29th March: 2 - 5 pm
3rd May: 2 - 5 pm
98 Lace Group Workshops at the De Morgan Centre
During the exhibition the 98 Lace Group is running a series of Lace workshops for both children and adults. Please download the pdf booking form.
Children's Beginners' Lace: Each child will
complete a card with lace flower.
19 April, 10.00 for 10.30am, finishing
Tutors: Pat Brunsdon &
Suz
Maximum number of
children per workshop: 6
Minimum age: 7yrs.
Parents need not accompany.
Charge: £10 + 50p
for materials. All equipment provided by tutors.
Children's Beginners' Lace: Each child will
complete a card with lace flower.
19 April, 1.30 for
Tutors: Pat Brunsdon &
Suz
Maximum number of
children per workshop: 6
Minimum age: 7yrs.
Parents need not accompany.
Charge: £10 + 50p
for materials. All equipment provided by tutors.
Adult Taster Workshop: Wire Lace Jewellery
26 April, 10 for
The aim of the course is to enable students to make at least one
bobbin lace wire pendant to take home.
Tutor: Jan Gardiner. www.contemporarylace.com
Minimum number 10,
maximum 14.
Equipment can be lent to those who have none - but must be
pre-booked.
Charge: £30 + £2.50 for
materials, assuming that the students work Jan's wire designs.
Design Workshop: The Hearing Eye (Adults)
17 May,
10 for
The aim of this workshop is to produce visual pattern from
musical stimulus, encouraging students to produce design suitable for
interpretation in diaphanous textiles such as lace.
Tutor: Jane Atkinson. www.contemporarylace.com
Minimum number 10,
maximum 12.
Students should bring their own equipment and a needs list
will be provided in due course.
Charge: £35.
24 May, 10.00 for
Tutors: Pat Brunsdon &
Suz
Maximum number of
children per workshop: 6
Minimum age: 7yrs.
Parents need not accompany.
Charge: £10 + 50p
for materials. All equipment provided by tutors.
Children's Beginners' Lace: Each child will
complete a card with lace flower.
24th May, 1.30 for
Tutors: Pat Brunsdon &
Suz
Maximum number of
children per workshop: 6
Minimum age: 7yrs. Parents need not accompany.
Photographer: Peter Smith
Jan 2008 © De Morgan Centre