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Jane Walkley, who’ll lead a Fabric of the North workshop in Cromford, had works on display recently in a joint exhibition at Leeds Art University. A visitor from the Weaving Rooms in Darlington, Jane Riley, wrote: "Jane’s Jesmonite and tapestry 3D pieces have a really powerful presence. The colours were beautiful with metallic flecks, and some had slivers of copper sheet. She talked of the rhythm of the weavers, and the memories of the workers' chant as they used their hands." Tickets for Jane Walkley’s workshop on 3D mixed-media weaving will go on sale on early 2020. Watch this space.
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About 30 members of BTG's Northern Region, which is organising Fabric of the North, held a lively meeting recently in Halifax, which included an entertaining and informative private tour of Calderdale Industrial Museum. Visitors came from as far afield as Teesside, Cumbria and Cheshire. Several of the lone weavers commented on the vibrancy of the local group (the Halifax Square Route Weavers), who joined BTG on a Group membership, and are submitting a collaborative entry to Fabric of the North. Perhaps we should have more Group members? What a great way to bring together people who might otherwise go for months without talking with a fellow weaver. You can find more details of Group membership at thebritishtapestrygroup.co.uk/shop/btg-membership. And you can make contact with the Halifax crew at facebook.com/groups/319188405478051/  Photo of Halifax Square Route Weavers by Sally Reckert
 In November our Fabric of the North venue faced an unprecedented challenge, when the River Derwent reached its highest level ever recorded. The millrace which passes through Cromford Mills was a swirling torrent, within inches of overflowing. Sandbags were placed at all of the building's entrances, but fortunately the rain subsided in time for the risk of flooding to be averted.
St. Mary’s church, immediately below the Mills, had an even closer shave (see photo). The river burst its banks, but again the waters stopped just short of the church. Nearby Matlock was not so lucky. Thanks to Colin Moss and David Witham for the report and photo.  A brand new video will be shown on a loop at Fabric of the North.
What is Tapestry? is for visitors who have little or no idea of what a woven tapestry is, and who may confuse it with embroidery or needlepoint, such as the Bayeux and Ehrman 'tapestries'. Our video, by Graeme Bowman, will give a lightning overview of the basics of warp and weft - such a simple activity in principle (if not always in practice!) that we hope visitors will want to give it a go after watching, on our do-it-yourself 'Wacky Wall'. Filming started a few days ago at Darlington Weaving Rooms. More news as it comes in - and maybe we'll show a bit of the video on this site. |
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Fabric of the North is at Cromford Mills, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3RQ, from 7 to 23 May 2020 (preview 6 May). It then moves to Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar, Teesside TS10 5NW, from 3 to 30 October 2020. Contact: fabricofthenorth@icloud.com.
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