work by Beverley Folkard
work by Cathy Unwin
work by Alison Couchman
work by Gina Ferrari
work by Alison Couchman
work by Beverley Folkard
work by Cathy Unwin
work by Alison Couchman
work by Gina Ferrari
work by Alison Couchman

Exhibitions

2011 Exhibition Concepts & Meanings

Our Second Exhibition took place in Dragon Hall, Norwich,  here are a few photos to give a taster of the wide variety of techniques, designs and skills embraced by ERTF Members.

Photos from our shop - staffed by ERTF Members, with lots of affordable art works.



Owen Jones Travelling Exhibition


ERTF Present Owen Jones is an exhibition  travelling around the Eastern Region during 2011/12 with the aim of forging links with museums and galleries. The accompanying workshop programme is to promote textiles both to schools and the wider public.

 

During 2009/10, ERTF studied the work of Owen Jones both at the Warner Textile Archive in Braintree, Essex and the V&A in London. Owen Jones was an influential 19th century architect and designer, probably best known today for his publication, The Grammar of Ornament.

 

Formal study sessions were arranged then members worked on their pieces at their own pace using the inspiration gained from their sketches, photographs and writings worked up during the study sessions. A blog was used t

o share ideas and thoughts as the participating members were spread throughout the region.

 

The resulting exhibition is the response ERTF members have given to the decorative designs and motifs of Owen Jones. Some of the exhibits have responded purely to the decorative whilst others have given thought and consideration to his design theories. This makes for an eclectic and diverse exhibition.

 

The exhibition is accompanied by members’ sketchbooks and design work.

 

 

 

 

Confirmed dates are:-

 

14 Jul – 2 Sept 2012

 

Saffron Walden Museum, Museum St
Saffron Walden CB10 1JL 01799 510 333
www.uttlesford.gov.uk

2012

 

Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, Priestgate, Peterborough PE1 1LF

 

Further dates and the workshop programme will be posted as soon as they are confirmed.