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Exhibitions

Sonja Andrew
7 June - 28 September

This small installation is part of a research study on viewer perceptions of textiles by Sonja Andrew. Her work combines digital printing and screen printing with appliqué and stitch, to create image-based narrative panels. The information gathered from the research will be used to inform methods for designing textiles for public spaces, which other designers and organisations can use, and for teaching purposes with undergraduate and postgraduate design students. Sonja is a printed textile designer and part-time lecturer at the University of Manchester and is also undertaking a PhD in ‘textiles as communication’ at Central St. Martins, University of the Arts, London.

Tapestry 08 selected by the British Tapestry Group
7 June - 28 September

A major exhibition celebrating the fine art of contemporary tapestry weaving in Britain today. The stunning work in this exhibition has been selected from an open submission and curated by the British Tapestry Group (BTG). The BTG was formed in 2005 to promote the art of tapestry weaving and provide a network for tapestry weavers nationwide. The exhibition provides an overview of the tapestry weaving being produced in Britain today and aims to stimulate and re-energise this ancient and unique craft. The exhibition is also on display at Dean Clough, Crossley Gallery. Colour and fabric sampling by Ruth Issett 'Tell me a story - sing me a song' by K Glasbrook Work in progress by Sonja Andrew.

June Onigbanjo
26 July - 28 September

This exhibition will explore the history of knitting with wool. Objects from the Calderdale collections, such as historic knitting sheaths and vintage patterns, will be on display, alongside knitting samples produced for the exhibition. This demonstrates a wide range of different techniques and styles, from traditional fishermen’s ganseys to contemporary fashion knits.

Tapestry 08 and Huddersfield University Students (Community Space Exhibition)
2 August - 28 September

University of Huddersfield students, on the BA Textile Crafts course, have been working with pupils from Meltham C of E Primary School and a boys’ group from All Saints High School, to produce their personal interpretations of Tapestry, in support of Tapestry 08. The exhibition will also represent selected works by the University’s Textile Craft students.

Halifax Art Society
4 October - 2 November

The annual exhibition of work by members of the Halifax Art Society, using a range of media and styles. A great chance to buy unique work by local artists.

Reveal
4 October - 2 November

The work in this exhibition celebrates the individual creative journeys embarked upon by students, who have taken part in a year long course led by Hilary Bower, at Bankfield Museum. The course offered advanced textile students the challenge, motivation and confidence to begin developing a new body of work, using Bankfield Museum and its collections as the starting point.

Sue Lawty new installation
Sunday 5 October

Sue Lawty will unveil her new work commissioned by Calderdale Libraries, Museums and Arts. All welcome. This will be followed by a talk by the artist on the piece and its production.

Places for the talk must be booked in advance, 01422 352334.

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