Natural Light update

 

It is always satifying when a plan comes together!

"Natural Light" was created in response to the stained glass window in St Margaret's Gallery in Norwich and here it is hanging near the window with the morning light streaming through.

The stained glass inspired hangings are made from a variety of materials - each one absorbing or reflecting light according to their level of opacity or translucency - and includes pieces of eco dyed silk using fresh leaves. 

The colours are in part also influenced by the stained glass work of the wonderful John Piper

On sale at the exhibition are some eco printed 100% silk scarves using the same technique as the silk in the hangings

The scarves are 114cm x 30cm and have a handstitched rolled edge

£25 each.

Range of colours. 

Lovely gifts.

"Let there be Light"

Carrying on the theme of 'Light' I also have a display of glass lanterns/candle holders for sale in the exhibition

Varying sizes and colours. Each one includes a battery candle.

Prices from £15 - £50

And using the tissue paper - a by product from the eco dyeing - to make handmade books

A5 size £15

A4 size £25

Every one is unique. Good quality paper. 

Ideal gifts

The 'Material Dialogues' exhibition continues until Sunday 4th October 2026

10.30am to 4pm each day

Free Entry

Lots of brilliant work by all twelve members of Out of the Fold plus invited alumni members

Material Dialogues exhibition

 

We are very close now to the Out of the Fold exhibition opening on 23rd Sept 2026 at St. Margaret's Gallery in Norwich

This will be a large exhibition of work by all twelve members of the group plus some work by past members to celebrate 20 years since Out of the Fold was formed in 2006

The new series for 2026 is inspired by the theme 'Material Dialogues' with a range of original, dynamic, thought-provoking work being produced. The theme has proved to be a rich source of inspiration with members exploring very different fabrics - metals, wood, paper, wool, natural and synthetic materials.

St. Margaret's Gallery, St. Benedict's Street, Norwich NR2 4TU is a wonderful space to show this work. 

It is a BIG space so we will have lots of work on show.

As part of 'Material Dialogues' group members worked in collaborative pairs (drawn at random) to create pieces for the exhibition. 

We will have a video at the exhibition explaining this process with some insights behind the work from the makers.

These were first shown at the Creative Stitch Graduate Show in July 2026 but will be shown off much better in the gallery against the white wooden boards, tables and plinths

Here is a glimpse of one of the collaborations made by myself and Frances Overy

Our series 'Reflections' which was first shown in Bury St Edmunds Guildhall in Sept 2025 will form part of the Norwich exhibition too.

So lots of exciting textile art will be on show. The largest exhibition ever staged by this talented group.

Members will be stewarding the event each day.

Open 10.30 - 4.00 each day

FREE entry