Fast approaching......Creative Stitch Graduate Show 2023

 

Work by Jenny Lam (detail)

Only two weeks to go until the Creative Stitch Graduate Show. Most of my Advanced Stitched Textiles Course students have finished but a few are still frantically stitching to complete their final assessments.

The range of work, as always, is diverse from stitched books of complex cloths, framed works, wallhangings, 3D pieces, fantasy costumes and an ambitious final assessment which can take any form. 

We will have some some highly creative and innovative work on show alongside the design work and research which inpired the stitched items. 

Work by Nicola Whayman (detail)

New for this year students have embraced technology and created short videos telling the stories behind their fantasy costumes liked to QR codes

There will be work on show by 11 Advanced Stitched Textiles students plus 17 students who have completed the Creative Stitched Textiles Courses in Ipswich and Risby with tutor Diane Tompkins

The Graduate Show will take place at Needham Market Community Centre, School Street, Needham Market, Suffolk IP6 8BB on Sat 22nd and Sunday 23rd July 2023. 10am - 4pm each day

Entry is £4

Traders: The Cosy Cabin, Mellymade Designs, Sandra Beech and our own Students Makers stall

Work by Elaine Aston (detail)

There will also be a programme of demonstrations by students showcasing techniques used for their assessment work. These are free of charge but there may be a small fee for materials

And our usual secondhand sales table of fabrics, threads, books, magazines etc

Finally our ever popular tombola

WI homemade refreshments too