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News from Janice Gunner
Welcome to my new revamped website. I've been doing some reorganising and improving the website has been part of the project.
For textile artists, the web provides a great opportunity to display a portfolio of work, both current and past. Now that most people have fast broadband connections to the internet, I'm using larger, higher resolution images on the website. I hope you enjoy looking at my work.
Solo Exhibition 2009
2009 is a significant year for me for many reasons and I'm celebrating with a solo exhibition called Working The Surface.
Janice
Award winning quilter Janice Gunner at Festival of Quilts
Now Booking: Summer School 2009
My popular summer school courses are rapidly filling up - so book now to avoid disappointment.
Inspired To Stitch With Machine Quilting Summer School. 3-7 Aug 09
Sensational Shibori Summer School. 27-31 Jul 09
For complete information about these courses, see: Workhops
New Workshops
I have just introduced some exciting new workshops:
- Textured Treasure
- Free Form Piecing
- Triangle Trickery & Secret Squares
Now Available: City & Guilds Courses
I am now able to offer C&G Patchwork & Quilting courses from level 2 (7822), level 3 (7922) certificate and level 3 (7923) diploma.
Please contact me for further details of classes in London, at Studio Patchwork-Art Textile in France or made to measure courses at a venue near you.
Fees vary according to the level studied, C&G registration fees and the distance involved.
Available Online
Shibori For Textile Artists
My new book explores the heritage and techniques of one of the richest textile traditions in the world - Shibori.
Buy your signed copy now.
Shibori For Textile Artists by Janice Gunner
In Stitches
Celebrating The Abolition of Slavery
In 2006 I was commissioned by The African Families Foundation (TAFF), a network of community organisations in south London, to design and co-ordinate the making of a quilt to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of The Abolition of Slavery.
The finished quilt has been Christened by TAFF as "In Stitches".
Solo Exhibition: Working the Surface
Although I have explored many styles and techniques associated with textile art and craft, I consider myself first and foremost a quilter. This year I celebrate thirty-five years as such. Quilting is the reason why I am continually experimenting and working with the tactile quality of the marks that the stitches make to the surface of the layers of cloth.
My work today has progressed a long way from the traditional paths I first trod in 1974, but I do not forget them. They have served me well and I use them now in different ways to convey the messages in my textile art of today.
Working the Surface, my first major exhibition since completing a three year term as President of The Quilters' Guild of the British Isles. The collection features all new work, including art quilts, works on canvas and sculptural pieces.
The exhibition will be touring at the following shows:
- Festival of Quilts - NEC, Birmingham. 20-23 Aug 09
- Knitting and Stitching Show - Alexandra Palace, London. 8-11 Oct 09
- Knitting and Stitching Show - Dublin. 29 Oct - 1 Nov 09
- Knitting and Stitching Show - Harrogate. 19-22 Nov 09
Link: www.twistedthread.com
Marsh Quilters Exhibition "30" - 13 Jun 2009
For one day only, an exhibition of members work celebrating the 30th anniversary of our group. Free entry. 11am - 4pm. Christ Church, Wanstead Place, London, E11 2SW. Featuring:
- Magie Relph and The African Fabric Shop
- Euro Japan Links
- Threads 'n' Things
- Special guest - Trish Graham, beaded jewellery artist from Ghana
- Young Quilters Rebecca Ketley and Anna Jackson with their handmade jewellery
- Refreshments available
Email: Janice Gunner