Z–Twist is a new Arts Council funded programme for Somerset Art Works (SAW) and Stroud International Textiles (SIT). Z – Twist has brought together artists, designers, textile producers, educators and curators to raise the profile of high quality textiles in Somerset and the south west – past, present and future.
Since January 2014 three contemporary designer/makers; Lucy Lean, Penny Wheeler and Debbie Smyth have been undertaking a residency to enable them to develop a new body of work with support from textile manufacturers; John Boyd Textiles, Fox Brothers & Co Ltd and WSP Textiles, local heritage collections with resident hosts Somerset College and Stroud International Textiles (SIT).
There are two opportunities to see the results of the residencies, which promises to be inspiring and a fascinating insight from three highly skilled artists who have explored and researched to create a final body of work.
Exhibition: Pink Cabbage Gallery.
1 Middle Street, Stroud, England GL5 1DZ. 31st May – 13th June 2014.
Opening and meet the artist talks from 11am on 31st May.
Open: Wednesday to Friday
Times: 11am -5pm , Saturday 10am -5pm
Details: sawztwist.wordpress.com
Telephone: 01458253800
Email: info@somersetartworks.org.uk.
Symposium: ‘Make , Create, Cultivate’ hosted by Somerset Art Works, which will bring together industry, heritage and education, allowing for an exchange of skills, ideas, and knowledge across the working practices of all participants.
Where: Genesis Centre,
Somerset College,
Wellington Road,
Taunton. TA1 5AX
Dates: 12th – 13th May 2014
Telephone: 01458253800
Email: info@somersetartworks.org.uk
Details: sawztwist.wordpress.com
Exhibition:Â Genesis Centre
Somerset College,
Wellington Road,
Taunton. TA1 5AX
Dates: 12th July – 18th July 2014
Times: 10am -5pm
With thanks to Z-Twist for the images and text.
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