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We had a fun and productive meeting using wet felting to make small bowls.. Members were in groups that were led by Liz, Hel and Ruth. Thanks are due for all the hard work they put in preparing and leading the session. The activity allowed us to chat together over a task and we hadContinue reading “Meeting Monday 10th November 2025 Members Activity”

There was a complexity and depth of knowledge in Emily’s very interesting presentation. The title of the talk refers to her work making beautiful pieces using silk organza and simple hand stitch some shown below. Emily also told us about her career in making; beginning with high end evening bags, sold internationally, including during aContinue reading “Emily Jo Gibbs : Sheers: 13th October 2025”

Some lucky members enjoyed a wonderful weekend. Some images of them hard at work. On Saturday they examined the work of John Piper looking at light and dark and blocks of colour. They collaged tissue paper, decorative paper and photocopies into a base this formed dark blocks which they they wax resisted, bleaching colour outContinue reading “Westhope September 2025”

At our first meeting after the summer we welcomed 6 possible new members we hope they enjoyed the evening and that we see them again. We heard a very clear informative and fascinating presentation this evening on a subject that was new to many of us. Nicola brought with her some examples of Temari thatContinue reading “Temari Nicola Davis:Monday September 8th 2025.”

A warm and friendly evening with lots of treats to eat and a chance to chat and look at and enjoy the work of other members. We began with the AGM and the major result is that the current committee will serve another year with the very welcome unanimous addition of Hel who will beContinue reading “SUMMER PARTY AGM AND COMPETITION 14TH JULY 2025”

We held a very well attended friendly and enjoyable exhibition and hope we inspired others to think about stitching as well as enjoying wonderful cakes and a tombola and cake stall. The pieces on display included work we had completed as group projects over the years. Most recently the bookcase shown below and featuring theContinue reading “BETA summer exhibition 28th June 2025”

Hannah gave a detailed and informative introduction to her work and textile journey. As you will see from the images below her work is very colourful and full of texture. Hannah is a younger stitcher who is continuing to develop her work vision and skills. She shared her inspiring and creative portfolio and her enthusiasmContinue reading “Meeting Monday 9th July 2025: Hannah Glossop ‘Luminous Depths’”

We had a very sociable evening making items to sell at our Exhibition Which is happening on 28th June 2025. Among other things we made key rings, name badges, needle books. Pictures below just capture a little flavour of our work on the evening. We also held the monthly raffle with yellow as this month’sContinue reading “Meeting Monday 13th May 2025. Activities Evening”

We had the pleasure of hearing Bernice talk about her work and inspirations. She likes to use neutral and pastel colour palettes and for that pallet to be limited. Bernice has developed themes for her practice over several years and as a local artist has been inspired among other things by walks along the canalContinue reading “Meeting 14th April 2025: Bernice Hopper Pathways and Towpaths”

Marion’s workshop was very enjoyable and allowed all of the participants to really engage with the process of making their own bag with some finished pieces and other works in progress at the end. All of us learnt new skills and all had a chance to use their own creativity, with both machine and handContinue reading “Workshop Japanese rice bags with Marion Plumb Saturday 29th March 2025”