GoldsQUAD - 'Connections' Textiles

We worked with the lovely GoldsQUAD to explore the theme of Connections and how we connect. We used techniques of Shibori - Japanese Tie-Dye and applique to make textile pieces to exhibit at Derby Royal Hospital later in the year.

Derby Well Dressing Trail 2018

A busy week working at QUAD to create 6 well dressings for the trail around the Cathedral Quarter. We worked with 4 schools, participatory groups and held drop-in sessions.
The launch was in Derby Cathedral led by Revd Dr Elizabeth Thomson and Mayor of Derby Cllr Mike Carr, with singing from Derby Cathedral Junior Choir. 
The well dressings were exhibited at QUAD, Deda, Local Studies Library, Derby Cathedral, Derby Sales and Information Centre and Furthest From the Sea.

Derby Well Dressing around the Cathedral Quarter

We spent a week based in QUAD to create 6 well dressings with schools, community groups and at drop-in sessions with adults.
The theme celebrated 40 years of Derby being a city and depicted images of shops from years ago, local statues, the Kings Hall, The Baseball Ground and the Queen visiting Derby in 1977.
The well dressings were exhibited around the Cathedral Quarter at QUAD, Deda, the local studies library, the Central Library, Derby Cathedral and the Sales and Information Centre.

Fabric Corsages @ GoldsQUAD

Another great session working with the ladies to create fabric corsages using fabric, buttons, thread and felt.

Spring Frieze @ GoldsQUAD

We worked with the ladies at GoldsQUAD to create Spring Friezes for their homes, crafting paper daises, tiny pompoms and spring scenes.

Bunting @ Goldsquad

We spent a great session with the GoldsQUAD ladies at QUAD creating bunting for our Spring Fest in the Derby Arboretum.
We used different printing techniques to create a leaf and flower pattern.

alter~KNIT~ive @ QUAD

We spent 3 weeks working with knitters and crafters to create pieces for our yarn bomb around QUAD. Over 30 people attended our drop-in sessions at Grove Lodge and at the QUAD cafe. The work will be displayed until 21 October, to accompany the showing of the film 'Yarn'.