SOFT craft exhibition is on display @The Mill until 14 July
Some really amazing pieces have been submitted for this exhibition – Walthamstow has some exceedingly talented and creative craft artists!
There is a chance to meet the artists on Thursday 21 June between 6 – 9pm
The exhibition was put on after The Mill’s call for art objects which are soft to the touch – batik, crochet, cross stitch, felt, fibres, knit, lace, macreme,quilting, tatting, tramputo….to display the softer talents in Walthamstow.
Celebrating the comforts of handmade creations, SOFT showcases how softness can be strength.
About the exhibition
The standard of submissions was absolutely outstanding, wide ranging, and beautifully revealing of hidden talents in our area. Over a dozen artists are represented in this exhibition, and several pieces are interesting collaborative undertakings.
From sculpture to wallhangings, a pom-pom rug to printed and hand colored fabrics, SOFT highlights the fundamentally mixed media nature of textile art. The exhibition also challenges preconceptions of sewing as more of a craft than an art.
The exhibition will run until 14 July 2012. During the course of the exhibition, Significant Seams and the Mill will host a range of workshops, including:
- William Morris Fabric printing – Use wood printing blocks to upcycle your old bags and clothing, with Rebecca Jacobs of the William Morris Gallery.
Free. Saturday 23 June, 2pm-4pm, The Mill - Creature Creating for Kids – Make pom-pom critters with the Significant Seams team
£4, Tuesday 26th June, 4pm-5pm , The Mill - Soft Words – Embroidering Words of Kindness on to Delicate Textiles, with artist embroiderer Kate Rolison
£5 Thursday 28 June, 6pm-8pm, The Mill - Be Soft On Yourself – Quilt a miniature patchwork brooch with art quilter Catherine West
£8, all materials provided Thursday 5 July, 10.30am-12.30am, The Mill
The exhibition will culminate with the E17 Designers SOFT Summer Market. Buy gorgeous creations from local designers, Free entry, Saturday 14 July, 1pm-5pm
Proceeds from workshops and sales of items in the exhibitions will go to support the charitable activities of The Mill and Significant Seams.
For further information, contact the Mill or go to http://www.significantseams.org.uk