Stephanie is a well known local artist who shared her work and how it lends itself to a book format. She was first inspired by an exhibition ‘Artists Books’ at the V & A, several years ago. Using a book format allows Stephanie to convey her ideas over a number of pages, developing a theme. She uses a range of materials, including paper, fabric, stitch and collage. Materials can be recycled or natural. The books very in size and shape and use text and images linked to the natural world
Stephanie uses a variety of book styles including bound, zig-zag tied and concertina hanging and scroll.. She shared a wonderful selection of books for members to look at the detail texture and story telling was so inspiring .
Stephanie is also leading a workshop on Saturday June 27th for those lucky enough to be able to attend.
We also held our usual raffle, this time in turquoise, the wonderful bags shown below were decorated by Bev and Meriel.
The July meeting raffle bag colour is pink please bring contributions if you can. This meeting will also feature our summer competitive ‘Holiday Memories’ and a chance to see traveling books as they are being returned to the owner at the end of this cycle.
Birmingham Embroidery and Textile Art 