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arthur+martha 2007-2021
Read more: arthur+martha 2007-2021An archive of arthur+martha, a collaborative practice (2007–2021) exploring memory, care and lived experience through stitch, poetry, calligraphy and collective making.
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My heart is wrapped as a present
Read more: My heart is wrapped as a presentWhat’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a heart? Valentine Day? A Broken heart? A heart attack? Love? The Ancient Egyptians created beautiful heart amulets in glass, agate, carnelian, jasper. They believed the heart was the source of intelligence, feelings and actions. Heart amulets were believed to protect the wearer’s…
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To the sun, moon and stars
Read more: To the sun, moon and starsTalisman of protection, empowerment and recovery Based at Gallery Oldham, TO THE SUN, MOON AND STARS, is a project with people in Recovery, ‘RECOVERISTISTS.’ During our time together, we are taking inspiration from historic Amulets and Talisman from around the world. Amulets and Talismans have been used in many civilisations, since pre-historic times. They are…
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The Ladies, knockers & Jugs
Read more: The Ladies, knockers & JugsI don’t usually come to arts and crafts groups- but I thoroughly enjoyed this one. I normally feel I can’t do anything, I haven’t the confidence… I think it was you Lois, you’re proper down to earth- I’ll definitely be coming back. Linda Yesterday was my first ‘Comfort’ The Breast Quilt, workshop session with the…
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We did it!
Read more: We did it!“T*ts up, heads high – let’s do this.” Thanks to everyone who has contributed to the success of my ‘Comfort’ Crowdfunder,
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Crowdfunding for Comfort
Read more: Crowdfunding for ComfortIn case you’ve missed it, I’m Crowdfunding to allow me to to send postal art packs with everything you might need for creating a piece for the Comfort quilt, posted direct to your home. You can order your own pack, whilst at the same time raising money for me to give free packs to people…
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George Street Bookshop, Glossop, artist residency
Read more: George Street Bookshop, Glossop, artist residencyNext Tuesday I start my artist residency at George Street Bookshop. I’m going to combine my love of books with my passion for making fans, with a series of drop-in workshops and an exhibition of fans made during the residency.
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Summer School 2023
Read more: Summer School 2023I’m thrilled to announce I will be one of the tutors at the Textile Study Group Summer School 2023.
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Lois Blackburn 