Here's an update on our Skipton Castle Conduit Court piece. Sebastian Fattorini of SKipton Castle has had our large embroidery framed and it's now on display in the castle shop. It looks great! We'd like to thank Sebastian for his enthusiasm about the project and we're really pleased that the embroidery has a permanent home. If you're ever visiting the castle (highly recommended) then do go and have a look.
Formerly Skipton Branch of the Embroiderers' Guild. For anyone interested in textile art and embroidery.
Monday 22 April 2024
Monday 15 January 2024
Carolyn came in her underwear and it was brilliant 😮
Now, it's not quite what it seems... Carolyn is one of our very talented members and belongs to The 1635 Household - a Jacobean re-enactment group. They mainly deal with domestic life rather than battles and the like. Carolyn kindly agreed to come and talk to us about Jacobean costume and what a fascinating morning we had. She brought lots of her 'higher-end folk' outfits - all of which she has made herself and also embroidered - her work is absolutely stunning, it was a real privilege to see them and hear about the process of designing and making.
Carolyn does lots of research to try and be as authentic as possible and takes inspiration from period portraits and original pieces found in museum collections. Her clothes are made from authentic materials - wool, linen, silk, taffeta and silk velvet. She also makes lace where possible. Thought has to be given to budget and practicalities such as washing.
Carolyn brought shoes, hose and ties, smock, fitted kirtle aka a pair of bodies, ruffs, collars , jackets, skirts and coifs.
She started in her underwear - the shoes to kirtle...
...and then gradually added the other layers explaining each as she went. As all items of clothing are made to fit the wearer everything was far more comfortable than you might imagine.
This jacket was inspired by the Maidstone jacket and has a lovely peapod motif and looks stunning in white and red.
Then we get to the coifs. We all loved the ingenuity of these items and the fact they were constructed in such a way that they fit almost anyone because they were gathered with a tie. Carolyn brought various examples all based on originals.
Wednesday 12 January 2022
Textile Coffee Morning
Some information you might be interested in.
TEXTILES COFFEE MORNING - Mon 24 January, 11am
Are you thinking of investing more time in your creative passions in 2022? Interested in studying with like-minded textiles enthusiasts? Join us for an informal chat about FdA Textiles Practice, a part-time blended-learning course, designed to fit around other commitments.
The Coffee Morning takes place online, with opportunities to chat to current students and learn more about the course.
Places are FREE but booking is essential. To book you place, email course leader Hannah Lamb: h.lamb@bradfordcollege.ac.uk