ONLINE TALK: KNITTING
Image courtesy of John Arbon Textiles
Knitting is a communal affair that has the potential to stimulate genuine connection between people from all walks of life. A transportable and lightweight craft, its versatility has contributed to its endurance and popularity, with unique histories and traditions found in cultures all over the world.
Portrait of Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell
Commonly handed down through generations, knitting is steeped in family histories. Family elders often taught their children and grandchildren how to knit, and knitted garments have survived through family lineages.
More recently, knitting's therapeutic qualities have been explored and reputed, even in scientific journals, providing greater insight into how knitting may improve mental and physical wellness.
Gansey knitted jumper. Image courtesy of Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell
We will be joined by Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell, Vawn Corrigan, Lesley O'Connell Edwards, Lynn Abrams and Betsan Corkhill who will give presentations on the different forms and histories of knitting, including the wellbeing benefits of knitting. The talk will be followed by a panel discussion with the addition of Hélène Magnússon, John Arbon Textiles and Amy Swanson of June Cashmere.
Image courtesy of June Cashmere
Our next online talk, Knitting, will take place on Wednesday 14 September 2022 at 18:00 BST.
Find out more about the event and the topics that will be covered on our Online Talks page.
Knitting is a communal affair that has the potential to stimulate genuine connection between people from all walks of life. A transportable and lightweight craft, its versatility has contributed to its endurance and popularity, with unique histories and traditions found in cultures all over the world.
Portrait of Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell
Commonly handed down through generations, knitting is steeped in family histories. Family elders often taught their children and grandchildren how to knit, and knitted garments have survived through family lineages.
More recently, knitting's therapeutic qualities have been explored and reputed, even in scientific journals, providing greater insight into how knitting may improve mental and physical wellness.
Gansey knitted jumper. Image courtesy of Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell
We will be joined by Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell, Vawn Corrigan, Lesley O'Connell Edwards, Lynn Abrams and Betsan Corkhill who will give presentations on the different forms and histories of knitting, including the wellbeing benefits of knitting. The talk will be followed by a panel discussion with the addition of Hélène Magnússon, John Arbon Textiles and Amy Swanson of June Cashmere.
Image courtesy of June Cashmere
Our next online talk, Knitting, will take place on Wednesday 14 September 2022 at 18:00 BST.
Find out more about the event and the topics that will be covered on our Online Talks page.