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TextileMatters: Structure & Surface Symposium- Corsham Court
On the 19th May I listened to, four leading International Weavers, speak at the inaugural symposium of ‘The Textile Research Centre’ at…
Creative Bath – Roger Saul and Lynne Franks
In March I went to hear Roger Saul the founder of ‘Mulberry’ at the Octagon in Bath as part of ‘Bath in…
Liz and Rebecca – Woman’s Hour, Radio Four.
I enjoyed the interview with Liz Earle on Woman’s hour today (14th May), she is mentoring Rebecca Taylor through the Prince’s Trust…
Lost in Lace – Birmingham City Art Gallery
I recently visited the ‘Lost in lace’ exhibition at the Birmingham City Art Gallery. Alongside the exhibition, some of the lace from…
Scottish textile company expansion.
I have included this article as it reinforces my belief that there is potential for growth in British textles. It also shows…
‘Make it in Britain’ New competition
Thie competition run by the department for business innovation and skills looks really interesting. It is yet another indication of the renewed…
Harris Tweed- A short film
Tim Parry Williams recently sent a link to this 5 minute film about Harris tweed. I am really interested in Harris Tweed…
Two short films on Craftsmanship
Llio has just sent me links to two short films about craftsmanship which I find really interesting and reinforce my view that…
Four thought – Radio Four, on the start-up culture.
I have just listened to Judith Clegg, (Wednesday 11th January 2012 20;45) explaining some of the characteristics of ‘the start-up culture’, and…
Knockando Woolmill in the Highlands
On the 5th January I listened to ‘Open country’ on radio 4. Helen Mark visited Knockando Mill which is nearly through a…
my idea of a ‘Coolbrand’
I am returning to fabric design with a intuitive sense that worsted wool cloth is perfect as a fabric for the moment….
100% Design – 2012 Predictions
Tim Parry Williams just sent out this link to the ‘100% design’ website. I am interested by Ghislaine Wood’s predictions about the…