Creative Stitches and Hobbycraft Show - Glow, Bluewater, Kent

I am off to the Creative Stitches show at the new events hall, Glow at Bluewater on Saturday and I can't wait. The rest of my family think I am somewhat unhinged but at least I have my Mum for support!

This promises to be the show for inspiration and education for anyone with an interest in handmade craft. There are free make and take workshops, demonstrators, mini workshops, artists in action and a programme of talks as well as a lot more.

The programme of talks is as follows:
 

with Kim Thittichai

Kim will be talking about her new book. Come and hear about how to

layer for strength, how to recycle layers and discover layers of texture

and colour.

12.00 CREATIVE STITCHED TEXTILES

with Wendy Dolan

Exploring the exciting world of stitched textiles, combining hand and

machine embroidery with layered and painted fabrics, ranging from

small pictures and wedding embellishments, to large commissioned

stage curtains.

13.00 DYEING NEED NOT BE COMPLICATED OR MESSY!

with Helen Deighan

Find out the easy way to create your own colours and patterns through

dyeing. Cotton and wool use different techniques, but both are simple

to do.

14.00 WORKING WITH UNCONVENTIONAL MATERIALS

with Isobel Hall

In this presentation on experimental mixed media techniques, Isobel

takes a look at working in new ways with bubble wrap, garden weed

suppressant and baby wipes. She will also explore different ways for

working with scrim and making paste fabric from light molding paste.

15.00 WHAT IS LACE?

with Sue Dane, Chairman of the Lace Guild

A short introduction to hand made lace in Britain, discussing the

evolution of lace from a cottage industry to a modern textile art.

With all these talks and more I just know there won't be enough time - I should have bought a 2 day ticket!
 

LAYERED TEXTILES