Selvedge Newsletter

JULY 2012

Illustrator Macrina Busato has lived in Montreal, London and San Sebastian but, for now, has settled in Madrid. Her work is produced by hand and she draws on her background in textiles. "I rarely start at the computer. I learned the traditional way of pattern design with a extraordinary textile designer in Lyon, that worked exclusively for years for the designer Yves Saint Laurent."
http://www.lillarogers.com

Art in Action doesn't disappoint. This craft calender staple welcomes 25,000 people who travel for miles to enjoy the exhibitions, classes and performances of 400 demonstrating artists, designer makers, teachers, musicians and performers. 19-22 July, Waterperry House, Waterperry Oxford,
www.artinaction.org.uk

Cloth & Memory The three artists in this exhibition have developed ideas around cloth and memory through their media. All visited Salts Mill and Saltaire and have responded to their history: the memory and the making of cloth that has seeped into the fabric of the building. Salts Mill, 14 July-27 August,
www.clothandmemory.com

Selvedge Summer Sale 20% off all drygoods until 31st August. Treat yourself or stock up on gifts for others. Weʼd love to welcome you to the Selvedge shop to see the products in person but if it's too far to travel you can shop online, 162 Archway Road, London, N6 5BB, T: +44 (0)208 341 9721, ww.selvedge-drygoods.org

FAIR PLAY This issue we've looked at sport through a 'Selvedge lens' and discovered some beautiful textiles. With illustrated features on sail making, straw hats, riding habits and the work of Stella McCartney the issue looks at how textiles play an intrinsic part in sport - its rituals, rules of dress and even its results. UK subscribers should receive their issue in the next 14 days. www.selvedge.org
	Our latest collection of scarves from Pero are too lovely to put away when you are not wearing them. Generously sized they look beautiful spread on a bed or over a chair. The collection incorporates traditional techniques and materials, such as ikats and hand crocheted trims. Read our interview with designer Aneeth Arora (issue 47) to discover what inspires her. www.selvedge-drygoods.org
The Sultan's Garden exhibition at the Textile Museum in Washington unveils the story of this artist's influence and traces the continuing impact of Ottoman floral style through the textile arts - some of the most luxurious and technically complex productions of the Empire. The Sultan's Garden: The Blossoming of Ottoman Art, September 21, 2012 - March 10, 2013. http://textilemuseum.org
	Author and artist Ruth Singer creates highly textured and detailed interior textiles using hand stitching and manipulation. She also teaches classes at her studio in Leicester. The next workshop takes place on 30th September. And if you can't make it to her studio Ruth can arrange to come to your group or venue. Fabric Manipulation workshops with Ruth Singer, www.ruthsinger.com
Anthropologie is hitting the creative trail. You'll find themat the Port Eliot festival in St Germans, Cornwall working with Lou Rota, Charlotte Taylor and Jacqui Roche. Workshops will take place in a specially curated space. Don't miss Charlotte's print masterclass where you can create a handprinted scarf using marbling techniques. 19-22 July www.porteliotfestival.com
	The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust was endowed by the Royal Warrant HoldersAssociation to advance education in crafts and trades in the UK. Twice a year scholarships of up £15,000 are awarded. Eleven awards were made this spring, totalling £125,900, including one to textile print designer Carey Ellis. Closing date for the spring scholarships is January 2013. www.quest.org.uk

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY...
15-21 July	HGA's Convergence 2012	Long Beach, California, USA www.weavespindye.org
31 Mar-12 Aug	British Design 1948-2012	Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 www.vam.ac.uk
Until 19 Aug	Schiaparelli and Prada's Impossible Conversations	The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue, NY www.metmuseum.org
Until 21 Dec	Shauna Richardson's Lionheart Project 2012 tour	Venues across the UK www.lionheartproject.com
Until 27 Oct	POP! DESIGN • CULTURE • FASHION	The Fashion and Textile Museum, London, SE1 3XF www.ftmlondon.org
Until 16 Sep	The Liverpool Tapestry	Skylight Gallery, National Museums, Dale St, Liverpool L2 liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Until 16 Sep	Louis Vuitton et Marc Jacobs	Les Arts Décoratifs,107, rue de Rivoli 75001 Paris, www.lesartsdecoratifs.fr

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