'Unfolding' exhibition

 

Unfolding by Phillip Rees (detail)

'Unfolding' is the title of the Out of the Fold exhibition for 2023 and each of our eleven members has interpreted this in their own way.

Here is just a snapshot of some of the things to expect when visiting the show.

There will be wall hangings, 3D work, installations, framed pieces and costume all inspired by the 'Unfolding' theme.

Venue: The Guildhall, Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1PR

Folding by Heather Evans (detail)

The exhibition will run from Tuesday 3rd until Sunday 8th October 2023.

Open 10am - 4pm each day

Free Entry

Fan Fatale by Caroline Brown (detail)

The Guildhall is a lovely venue with Free access to the tranquil garden as part of your visit

Members of Out of the Fold will be in attendance every day

We look forward to welcoming you to the exhibition

'Unfolding' exhibition at Bury St Edmunds Guildhall

'Fan Fatale' (detail) 

  Caroline is working on an exciting new piece of work entitled 'Fan       Fatale' for the exhibition coming up in October 2023.

 This image of the work in progress has been chosen for the events page on the Bury St Edmunds Guildhall listing 

burystedmundsguildhall.org.uk/events/unfolding-exhibition-by-out-of-the-fold-textile-group-tuesday-3rd-to-sunday-8th-october-2023/

This is a lovely venue for an exhibition in the restored Georgian Ballroom

Dates Tuesday 3rd until Sunday 8th October 10am - 4pm each day

Free Entry

Mary demonstrating in the Creative Textile Studio at Festival of Quilts

Putting on the Glitz packs in preparation

                                                    

Mary McIntosh will be taking part in the www.thefestivalofquilts.co.uk/creative-textiles-studio/ and demonstrating her 'Putting on the Glitz' technique.

This multi-layered approach to surface design uses fabric paints, bonded sheers, transfoils and glitter film to create a sumptuous velvet fabric

Mary will be in the Creative Textile Studio at the NEC, Birmingham on Saturday 5th August from 1.30 - 5.30 and

Sunday 6th August 1.30 - 4.30

Putting on the Glitz (Green)

 Mary will be offering 'Putting on the Glitz' packs for sale at the show in different colourways. Green, blue, copper and pinks.

Packs retail at £25 and come with full instructions

www.marymcintosh.co.uk/

   

Sarah set to take Swedish Weaving to the Festival of Quilts

 

Sarah Boardman will be exhibiting and trading for the first time at  www.thefestivalofquilts.co.uk/ at the NEC Birmingham from 3rd - 6th August 2023

Sarah will be offering Swedish Weaving Kits for sale as well as demonstrating this technique during the show

Sarah also offers workshops and online teaching. Please have a look at her website www.sbtextileart.co.uk/ for lots more information

Original designs by Sarah

Packs in preparation for the show

'Unfolding' Exhibition 2023

 

Announcing a major exhibition of new work by all eleven members of Out of the Fold inspired by the theme of 'Unfolding'

Also being exhibited will be our 'Monochrome' series first seen in Autumn 2022 at Snape Maltings

Thank you to Penny for the poster design

Welcome to new member Frances Overy

 

Out of the Fold are delighted to welcome our newest member Frances Overy.

Frances is a contemporary textile artist working from her studio in South Norfolk

Frances also exhibits with TOPstitch and Threadheads and has taken part on Norfolk Open Studios

Your can follow Frances on https://francesovery.com/ and on Instagam @franovery

Migrations

'Migrations' was originally conceived around the movement of birds. The piece has come to mean much more; a metaphor for the everchanging nature of the human world, leading to 'migrations'.

Each segment similar but different, homogenous but individual when closely viewed.

Created with oakleaf dyed natural materials. 

Accepted for the juried ADJUSTMENT exhibition at the Norfolk Makers Festival 2022

Broad Norfolk (detail)

'Broad Norfolk' is inspired by a view from Frances's studio in South Norfolk. 

Metal threads couched on to a cotton background. 

Recently shown as part of the juried BOLD PERSPECTIVES exhibition at The Forum, Norfolk

Now sold

Karen leaves the fold

 

One of our founding members Karen Frost has sadly retired from the group.

Karen produced really beautiful work embellished with delightful hand embroidery in a pastel palette

Her 'Once Upon a Time' jacket inspired by fairy tales won a prize in the Festival of Quilts quilt creations.

This piece inspired by Bury St Edmunds Cathedral shows her pristine machine quilting.

Karen has moved to Norfolk and we wish her all the best for the future