Hanging at Tatton Park

A busy morning on the 11th March 2008! Members were hanging paintings and Rita was arranging the two cabinets. Choosing Joy to clean the paintings was perhaps not the cleverest thing as she is the shortest member!


There is a wide range of items in the cabinets, this photo shows scarves, a mask, a tie, jewellery and silk box. The mask is a genuine Venetian blank bought at this years festival. All items are for sale and effectively show the skills of our members.

Works on show are both traditional and contemporary and utilise both silk paint and textiles.

Beryl's use of porcelain and glass on silk is such an unusual combination and is represntative of the talents of members.

Denise's interpretation of a Vegetable Patch is certainly the querky aspect of the exhibition.

At the end of the day we were very satisfied with the overall presentation and standard of work on display. If you are a memeber of the Natuional Trust do combine a visit to Tatton with an enjoyable viewing of our exhibiton in the Mansion House.

Exhibition is from the 15th March to the 1st June 2008, usual admission prices apply.

Visit Tatton Park's website for further details.

TATTON PARK EXHIBITION LATEST

TATTON PARK EXHIBITION 15th MARCH - 1st JUNE 2008

Members are busy putting the finishing touches to their paintings for the forthcoming exhibition in the Mansion House at Tatton Park between 15th March and 1st June 2008. The exhibition has been advertised in 'Stitch', 'Embroidery' & 'Workbox' and I have been receiving phone calls from interested individuals already which is very encouraging.

The Mansion House is open each day except Mondays from 1-5pm (last entry at 4pm) and for National Trust members there is no charge, for full details go to the Tatton website . The Park is managed by Cheshire County Council so there is a car parking charge of £4.50 for everyone.

We have a selection of silk paintings and mixed media textiles on display as well as 3D items that range from silk scarves, boxes, bags and jewellery. All the items can be purchased by special arrangement, details on site.

Taster pictures to follow.......................

EXHIBITION DATES

Confirmation of dates for our three forthcoming exhibitions. We are all very excited about these venues and painting madly. Further details from the venues or email me.

"SILK TO DYE FOR"

Marple library, Marple, Stockport
3-17th November 2007
Mon 10-8, Tues & Fri 9-8, Thurs 9-5, closed Wed & Sun. Free
Silk paintings, embroideries, 3D artefacts and cards all for sale.
This exhibition will be manned by members of the Cheshire Guild of Silk Painters a branch of the International Guild of Silk painters who will be demonstrating and available to talk about the works of art on show.


"A SPLASH OF SILK"

Bollington Arts Centre, Macclesfield, Cheshire
Sundays only between 18th November - 30th December 2007, 2-4pm. Free
Silk paintings, embroideries, 3D artefacts and cards all for sale.

"YEAR OF THE GARDEN"

Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire
15th March - 1st June 2008 inclusive.
Silk paintings, embroideries, 3D artefacts and cards all for sale.
Exhibition is in the main Mansion. Normal admission prices apply.

BREAKING NEWS - TATTON EXHIBITION SECURED FOR 2008

We have just had confirmation that Silk-n-Threads have been invited to hold a two month exhibition at Tatton Park, Cheshire from the end of March to the end of May 2008 (Exact dates to follow). This prestigious venue will allow the group to display to a wider audience the beauty of silk painting. The theme for the exhibition is "The Year of the Garden".
Our blog will regularly update the progress of our preparation for this event.