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In the Making
Posted by Culture Vulture in Crafts on January 7th, 2010
Stroud International Textiles in partnership with the Museum in the Park, Stratford Park, Stroud GL5 4AF
Linking the past to the present and the future
Stroud International Textiles will be unveiled an exciting new project on January 5th 2010 at the Museum in the Park.
‘In the Making’ will showcase contemporary designer craft from leading nationally acclaimed craft makers in a Museum setting.
One discipline will be exhibited at a time and reflect the innovation and high quality of British craftsmanship and will cover the broad range of disciplines that make up contemporary crafts today.
The work selected by Stroud International Textiles will be from established makers as well as new emerging makers.
We hope to offer opportunities to visitors of all ages who may not see leading contemporary work and to encourage debate and fresh observation for crafts and design.
Alongside this there will be talks and opportunities for people of all ages to engage with the work and be drawn to a greater understanding of contemporary crafts today.
Stroud International Textiles in partnership with the Museum in the Park’s Learning Officer will be organising school visits and encouraging young people to engage with contemporary craft and to take that learning and understanding back into the classroom.
There will be teaching notes and information on each discipline available for young people and visitors.
5 January – 21 February Cast Glass from Sally Fawkes, Richard Jackson & Monette Larsen
23 February -17 April Willow from Mary Butcher and Dail Behennah
1 May – 30 May Textiles with Needle felt artist Annie Hutchinson (part of the annual festival)
You will discover ‘In the Making’ in the foyer of the Museum.
Entrance Free
Opening Times:
January – March Tuesday – Friday 10 am- 4 pm Saturdays & Sundays 11 – 4 pm
April – June Tuesday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm Saturday & Sunday 11 – 5 pm
Contact: Stroud International 01453 808076 & Museum in the Park 01453 763394