Threads in Sheds – British Tapestry Group

5 January – 27 March 2022

Threads in Sheds is the latest exhibition from the British Tapestry Group. This leading membership organisation aims to promote woven tapestry as a contemporary art form.
Thirty-six full members of the British Tapestry Group from all regions and nations of the UK and international members have created new tapestry weavings which reflect the heritage and traditions of Weaving. The work shows contemporary weft faced tapestry weaving at its best and most innovative including all styles of weaving, figurative, abstract and three dimensional.

Am I Green Enough? – Christine Paine

Pale Yellow Stars & Flowers – Yoshiko Nakano

Ebb and Flow – Veronica Madden

The Silken Ties That Bind – Irene Evison

Twenty Shades of Silk – Anne Kirstie Spenes

Hidden – Elizabeth Chester

Swimming to the Island – Joan Baxter

In the Middle of Propagation – Anne-Elise Angas

Burn – Robbie LaFleur

The title “Threads in Sheds” references the technical term in weaving where the weft thread is placed in between the warp threads, as well as the historical building where the weaving takes place.
The openness of the subject matter has led to the members’ creativity running riot, with a vast range of ideas being expressed to create original designs in an array of colours, materials, and techniques. The choices are endless with tapestry weaving.
The aim was to push the boundaries and create an exhibition to excite and educate both the weaver and the visitor, to highlight and celebrate the making of vibrant tapestry weaving from weavers of all levels of experience and stages of their creative career. Experienced weavers have enjoyed the opportunity to experiment with innovative ideas.

The Silk Road – Carolyn Perry

Silken Blue – Suzanne Osborn

Out of Depth – Lynsey Marshall

R<1 - Jane Kirby

Separation – Marilyn Eustice

Protected Shell – Claire Buckley

Sand Patterns – Jane Brunning

Stars and Dreams – Jackie Bennett

Moth – Penny Howes

The work is all new for the ‘Threads in Sheds’ exhibition. Many of the entries have been made during the Covid-19 Pandemic. It is a testament to our determination to be creative through these difficult times that has resulted in such a diverse range of work reflecting the chaotic and unsettling era that we are all living through.

We are delighted to be showing the work of renown tapestry weavers Joan Baxter, William Jefferies and Marie Page. It is a privilege to show this exhibition at two historic textile mills, first at Whitechurch Silk Mill, Hampshire and now at Farfield Mill.

Claire Buckley.