[lace] Scholars seeking sponsors for a new publication about Oya
Hello everyone, I'm just passing this on as it looks like an important project, their research is certainly comprehensive. If any of you know of organizations or individuals who would be interested in sponsoring such a project, they can see the details here: https://etn-net.org/berichte/publication-project-oyaa-particular-research-publication-is-looking-for-support.html Hoping you are all well and safe - Best wishes, Angharad Angharad Rixon Director Doily Free Zone https://www.doilyfreezone.net/ cell. +61 (0) 475519931 Follow us on: [image: Like us on Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/DoilyFreeZone> [image: Follow us on Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/doily_free_zone/> [image: Join us on Youtube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpIIXZ8sJHu9J7Ei0fWpWhw> - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Reminder of call for papers/workshop proposals
Hello everyone, Just reminding you that there is still a couple of weeks to get proposals in for the 2021 Doily Free Zone symposium and lace camp which will be in Italy in June 2021. There is no age limit this time, the theme is lace in art and design. You can submit proposal here: https://www.textilesupport.net/lace-camp-2021 A couple of places have also become available for next year's Lace in Italy tour (first half of September 2020) if anyone might be interested you can see more information here: https://www.textilesupport.net/product-page/copy-of-lace-in-italy-tour-31-august-13-september-2020 Very best wishes, Angharad Angharad Rixon Director TextileSupport www.textilesupport.net cell. +61 (0) 475519931 Follow us on: [image: Like us on Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/TextileSupport/> [image: Follow us on Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/textilesupport/> [image: Join us on Youtube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpIIXZ8sJHu9J7Ei0fWpWhw> [image: Follow us on Twitter] <https://twitter.com/textilesupport> <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail> <#m_-4200436130642406884_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Reminder about call for papers
Hello everyone, This is just a quick reminder about the call for papers and workshop proposals for DFZ Lace Camp in Italy June 2021. If anyone is interested in giving a paper or teaching a workshop about lace in art or design I would love to hear from you! You can get in touch via my website www.textilesupport.net I have received some great proposals so far! Best, Angharad Sent from my iPhone - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Lacey blogs and podcast
Hi everyone, I just realised that I didn't send you the link to the interview on my blog with Devon Thein about Lace not Lace, so here it is: https://www.textilesupport.net/single-post/2018/12/15/TextileStories-Devon-Thein I have also just uploaded another post with a podcast, interviewing Paula Matthusen and Olivia Valentine about their INCREDIBLE project, "Between Systems and Grounds" It was so interesting to talk to them and I hope you enjoy hearing them discuss their special collaboration over here: https://www.textilesupport.net/single-post/2018/12/15/TextileStories-Paula-Matthusen-Olivia-Valentine Best wishes, Angharad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Ebb'n'Flow
Hello everyone, I have just seen that there have been some questions about Jane Atkinson's exhibition Ebb'n'Flow. I had the good fortune and privilege to be at the opening and then at Pierre and Lauran's workshops and it was a wonderful experience. Jane's work has moved into a new and exciting direction and the exhibition is well worth seeing. I have put up two blog posts about it which you can find here: https://www.textilesupport.net/single-post/2018/10/16/Ebb-n-Flow-Part-1 and here https://www.textilesupport.net/single-post/2018/10/17/EbbnFlow I also sponsored Lace not Lace and am patiently waiting on an article by the Lace Fairy Godmother (Nancy Neff ;-) ) as I could not be there in person. I will share a link to the article once it is up so that others who could not be there in person can get a feel for the exhibition. Best wishes, Angharad Angharad Rixon Director TextileSupport www.textilesupport.net cell. +61 (0) 475519931 Follow us on: [image: Like us on Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/TextileSupport/> [image: Follow us on Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/textilesupport/> [image: Join us on Youtube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpIIXZ8sJHu9J7Ei0fWpWhw> [image: Follow us on Twitter] <https://twitter.com/textilesupport> - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] #lacesupport2018
Hello Everyone, This has been sent out to over 250 art and design schools around the world but the more people we get sharing it the more students we can reach! 2018 is set to be a great year for lace with two important international exhibitions exploring this special family of textile techniques within the context of contemporary art. In the spirit of collaboration and friendship TextileSupport will be giving two scholarships for students under the age of 25 currently enrolled in a tertiary Design, Art or Fashion programme to attend the workshops to be held at Walford Mill Crafts and the Priestâs House Museum in Wimborne Minster, Dorset, in September 2018, in conjunction with Jane Atkinson's exhibition *Ebb 'n' Flow*. The scholarships aim to assist students who would like to incorporate lace making techniques into their practice to learn and/or develop skills with two exceptional lace makers. *Each scholarship includes: * â¢The workshop and materials fees ⢠Two nightâs accommodation ⢠£300 to assist with travel costs *How to Apply:* All applicants must be under the age of 25 and currently enrolled in a tertiary Design, Art or Fashion programme. Students interested can complete the online form at www.textilesupport.net/lace-support where they will be asked to write a brief statement outlining a lace project they would like to develop, they must then upload their concept sketch or mood board to Instagram with the tags #lacesupport2018 and @textilesupport Letâs open up more dialogue about lace, art and design! Entries close on April 20, and the winners will be announced by April 30. Best wishes, Angharad Angharad Rixon Director TextileSupport www.textilesupport.net cell. +61 (0) 475519931 Follow us on: [image: Like us on Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/TextileSupport/> [image: Follow us on Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/textilesupport/> [image: Join us on Youtube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpIIXZ8sJHu9J7Ei0fWpWhw> [image: Follow us on Twitter] <https://twitter.com/textilesupport> - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Link to photos of Alicia Jane Boswell's work
Hello everyone, Alice let me know that it isn't possible to view images on the list so here is a link to where you can see the pieces in question. The link to the collection page is: http://aliciajaneboswell.com/section/75297-Delicate-Perspective.html The pieces which are available are "Euplectella II" (the first image) and "Minute Tension" (3rd image) Best wishes, Angharad Angharad Rixon Director TextileSupport www.textilesupport.net cell. +61 (0) 475519931 Follow us on: [image: Like us on Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/TextileSupport/> [image: Follow us on Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/textilesupport/> [image: Join us on Youtube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpIIXZ8sJHu9J7Ei0fWpWhw> [image: Follow us on Twitter] <https://twitter.com/textilesupport> - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Work by Alicia Jane Boswell
Hello everyone, I just received a message from the incredibly talented Alicia Jane Boswell to let me know that two of the pieces from her "Delicate Perspective" collection are back on the market. These pieces are very sophisticated contemporary lace in silver, stainless steel and 18k gold and I personally think they belong in a museum collection - so I am putting the word out. Please see the photos below. The artist can be contacted via her website: aliciajaneboswell.com Best wishes, Angharad â â Angharad Rixon Director TextileSupport www.textilesupport.net cell. +61 (0) 475519931 Follow us on: [image: Like us on Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/TextileSupport/> [image: Follow us on Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/textilesupport/> [image: Join us on Youtube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpIIXZ8sJHu9J7Ei0fWpWhw> [image: Follow us on Twitter] <https://twitter.com/textilesupport> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of No. 3 Euplectella II.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Minute Tension, 2005.jpg] - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Final lace and embroidery tours in Italy - last places!
Greetings from Spain where I have just completed a textile tour with a wonderful group of ladies. I still have a couple of places available for my embroidery and lace tours in Italy this September and wanted to announce that these will be the last tours I will be taking due to family reasons. If anyone would like to join us please get in touch! Best wishes, Angharad Angharad Rixon Director TextileSupport www.textilesupport.net cell. +61 (0) 475519931 Follow us on: [image: Like us on Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/TextileSupport/> [image: Follow us on Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/textilesupport/> [image: Join us on Youtube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpIIXZ8sJHu9J7Ei0fWpWhw> [image: Follow us on Twitter] <https://twitter.com/textilesupport> - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Final Tours in Italy and Spain
Hello everyone, This is just a friendly reminder that 2017 will be the last year that I run my tours in Spain and Italy (except for a tour of lace in Central Italy which will be in April 2018 and will be online soon). So if anyone would like to join us we will be touring on the following dates: 19 April - 3 May: Textiles in Southern Spain 8 May - 20 May: Textiles in Italy 2 September - 15 September: Embroidery in Central Italy 18 September - 1 October: Lace in Italy There are still a limited number of places available and descritions can be seen at: www.textilesupport.net/textile-tours If any of you have any questions please feel free to get in touch! Best wishes, Angharad Angharad Rixon Director TextileSupport www.textilesupport.net cell. +61 (0) 475519931 Follow us on: [image: Like us on Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/TextileSupport/> [image: Follow us on Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/textilesupport/> [image: Join us on Youtube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpIIXZ8sJHu9J7Ei0fWpWhw> [image: Follow us on Twitter] <https://twitter.com/textilesupport> - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Lace in Italy Tour 2017
Hello everyone, I wanted to let everyone know that bookings are open for next year's Lace in Italy Tour, during which we visit Milan, Genoa, Rapallo, Florence, Venice, Gandino (with their amazing lace collection!) and Varallo (to see puncetto). The tour will take place 18 September - 1 October 2017 and there are a limited number of places available. This will be the last time I will be running this tour as numerous other work and family commitments make it increasingly difficult to get away for long periods of time. It has been a lot of fun though and a real pleasure to visit these places with so many lovely lace makers. You can find out more information here: http://www.textilesupport.net/textile-tours Before I stop leading tours altogether I would also like to do a tour about lace in Central Italy: Umbria, Abruzzo and the Marches, as I have had several requests for this. I would like to organise this for the second half of April 2018 would like to get an idea of how many people would be interested in coming. The whole tour would have to be done by minibus as it is a difficult part of Italy to get around, so we would need between 10 and 15 people to run the tour. If anyone is interested please get in touch and I will put together an itinerary. Best wishes, Angharad Angharad Rixon Director TextileSupport www.textilesupport.net cell. +61 (0) 475519931 Follow us on: [image: Like us on Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/TextileSupport/> [image: Follow us on Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/textilesupport/> [image: Join us on Youtube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpIIXZ8sJHu9J7Ei0fWpWhw> [image: Follow us on Twitter] <https://twitter.com/textilesupport> - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Pellestrina
Hello Susan, Yes, the ploychrome laces are amazing! Unfortunately actual production for fashion on Pellestrina has ceased... there is some small-scale production on Burano for the bridal market, however, unlike Venice's velvet weavers, the lace makers have not been able to maintain an active relationship with the fashion world. The curious thing is that the skill and time required to make lace is no greater than that to weave velvet by hand (there are still 5 companies in Italy who do that). However, beyond technical skill there needs to be a relationship between designers, makers and industry to allow these crafts to survive. If you are interested I have a post about a Venetian velvet weaving workshop here: http://www.textilesupport.net/single-post/2016/07/15/Tradition-Fashion-in-Venice Best wishes, Angharad Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2016 20:33:46 -0400 From: Susan <hottl...@neo.rr.com> Subject: [lace] Pellistrina Thank you Angharad! Oh my, that elongated floral triangle is a tour de force. The shading reminds me of Sandi Woods Milanese class! Does the fashion industry in Italy source their lace from Pellistrina? I could see that on a coat or dress in a heartbeat. Sincerely, Susan Hottle Angharad Rixon Director TextileSupport www.textilesupport.net cell. +61 (0) 475519931 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Beautiful exhibition on in Milan!
Hello everyone, This week's blog post is on a lacey theme again - the current* W. Women in Italian Design *exhibition which is on at the Triennale in Milan. The first part of the exhibition features some breathtaking lace and lace-like works. You can read more about it here: http://www.textilesupport.net/single-post/2016/09/24/W-is-for-WOMEN-in-Italian-Design Hope you enjoy the post! Best wishes, Angharad Angharad Rixon Director TextileSupport www.textilesupport.net cell. +61 (0) 475519931 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] A visit to Pellestrina
Hello everyone, I just wanted to share a blog post about our trip to Pellestrina last week, you can find it here: http://www.textilesupport.net/single-post/2016/09/15/Pellestrina-The-Other-Lace-Island Best wishes, Angharad Angharad Rixon Director TextileSupport www.textilesupport.net cell. +61 (0) 475519931 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Last Chance to Join Us For Lace in Italy 2016!
Hello everyone, This is just to let you know that there is still one place (or two if twin-share) available for this September's Lace in Italy Tour. You can find more information here: http://www.textilesupport.net/product-page/95f3f4ea-29d0-2c53-a00b-c8ad8b3bb850 We will be offering this tour again next year, you can see more information on our website. Best wishes, Angharad Angharad Rixon Director TextileSupport www.textilesupport.net cell. +61 (0) 475519931 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Lace in Italy
Hello everyone, As you know we have a lace in Italy tour on this September and I am finalising the bookings now, so if anyone would like to join us please get in touch. It will be from the 5-18th of September. We have another tour in September in 2017 and there are still a few places available, so if you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch. Best wishes from Florence! Angharad Angharad Rixon cell. +61 (0) 475519931 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Lace in Italy
Hello everyone, I just wanted to let you know that a place has opened up for this year's Lace in Italy Tour in September: either a single place or two places if two friends wish to share a room. It is a great opportunity to visit some of Italy's most important lace sites, in particular the spectacular collection of gold and silver laces in Gandino. I will be offering the tour again in 2017 however it will be more expensive. For further information please see: http://www.textilesupport.net/#!product-page/eiquj/95f3f4ea-29d0-2c53-a00b-c8ad8b3bb850 Best wishes, Angharad Angharad Rixon cell. +61 (0) 475519931 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Doily Free Zone Symposium, Gandino 10-12 June 2016
Hello everyone, This is just a friendly reminder that "early-bird" registration for this year's Doily Free Zone symposium closes on March 15. This year we are very lucky to have such an extraordinary line up of talented artists, designers and artisans working with handmade lace; this symposium really is a rare forum for dialogue about the future of the craft of lace making. Doily Free Zone 2016 will be held in Gandino which is also home to an extraordinary collection of early lace which will be open for study during the event. The symposium is open to all who are interested in new directions in lace making, those who wish to challenge the way they think about lace and to those who wish to protect and nurture lace making traditions into the future. For more information you can follow this link: http://www.doilyfreezone.com/category/symposium-2016/ If anyone needs further information please don't hesitate to contact me. Best wishes, Angharad Angharad Rixon cell. +61 (0) 475519931 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] #DFZ2016
Hello everyone, I am hoping that many will be able to join us to celebrate the incredible work being done by young designers, artists and makers working with handmade lace. Their work is truely inspiring and #DFZ2016 <https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/dfz2016> promises to be a fascinating three days spent exchanging ideas, learning techniques and pushing the limits of how we think about lace. This edition will be held in the charming town of Gandino which is home to an extraordinary lace collection, and in particular very fine metal laces. For more information please see our website:www.doilyfreezone.com <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doilyfreezone.com%2F=cAQFbI-Ae=AZMJm2gQjxF-BMU5RwPMugdgwbDaMwcG_VqxG37pxDclmfM9fy1X8YFQYqThl8eDJ4U=1> And for any questions don't hesitate to contact me. Best wishes, Angharad Angharad Rixon cell. +61 (0) 475519931 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Lace Tour in Italy
Hello lace makers everywhere, Wishing everyone a peaceful and safe festive season and a wonderful 2015. I will be leading a lace tour in Italy in September, if anyone would be interested in knowing more about it just drop me a line or click on this link: http://www.textilesupport.net/courses/events/lace-in-italy7-18-september-2015/ Best wishes, Angharad Angharad Rixon cell. +61 (0) 475519931 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Textile Support is Moving!
Hello everyone, For those of you who don't know, Textile Support will be moving from Pavia, Italy to Wollongong, Australia in mid July. We have loved living in this beautiful country but it is time for a change and for new challenges. Before leaving I will be teaching one last course in Gandino about lace an passamentry, for anyone will be in Italy in early July you can find the details here: http://textilesupport.net/lace-and-passamentry-in-gandino/ Our new URL is: textilesupport.net Our new email is: i...@textilesupport.net Best wishes, Angharad Angharad Rixon Piazza S Teodoro 2 27100 Pavia tel. 0382 34789 cell. 349 293 8972 www.textilesupport.net - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Vibeke Ervo
Dear All, There will probably be other messages about this sad news. Vibeke Ervo passed away on October 1st. She was such a driving force in the research into early and freehand bobbin laces and an extraordinary source of support to many lace researchers. Many members of the lace community, myself included, were very fond of her and she will be greatly missed. Angharad Rixon Piazza S Teodoro 2 27100 Pavia tel. 0382 34789 cell. 349 293 8972 www.textilesupport.it - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Metal lace course with Alicia Jane Boswell
Hello everyone, I am really excited about Alicia Jane Boswells course on metal bobbin lace in November. She is an extraordinarily talented young woman whose design sensibility has brought her to use bobbin lace in a very new way. The course will begin with a visit to the famous collection in Gandino for inspiration. Alicia Jane's profile on doily free zone: http://www.doilyfreezone.com/alicia-jane-boswell-4/ Her website is here: http://aliciajaneboswell.com/home.html The course programme is here: http://www.textilesupport.it/metal-bobbin-lace/ Wishing everyone a lovely weekend. Angharad -- Angharad Rixon Via Milazzo 191 27100 Pavia tel. 0382 300061 cell. 349 293 8972 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Milanese lace workshop, Venetian study trip and Metal bobbin lace course
Hello everyone, Just wanted to let you know that there are still a couple of places left in our Milanese lace course and Venetian lace study tour this September. The link to the Milanese course is here: http://www.textilesupport.it/the-baroque-garden/ And to the Venetian trip here: http://www.textilesupport.it/lace-in-venice/ I am also delighted to announce that enrollments are open for our metal bobbin lace course in November which will be taught by the very talented Alicia Jane Boswell, you can see more details at the following link: http://www.textilesupport.it/metal-bobbin-lace/ For any questions don't hesitate to contact me. Best wishes, Angharad -- Angharad Rixon Via Milazzo 191 27100 Pavia tel. 0382 300061 cell. 349 293 8972 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Looking for young lace makers for the 2nd edition of Doily Free Zone!
The search has also begun for more young lace makers for the 2015 edition of Doily Free Zone. This April we saw that there are young people doing some amazing things with lace making and I hope to maintain this momentum to keep these wonderful skills alive for many generations to come! Expressions of interest can be mad at the following link: http://www.doilyfreezone.com/call-for-papers-and-exhibition-proposals/ Looking forward to receiving many interesting proposals! Have a good weekend! Angharad -- Angharad Rixon Via Milazzo 191 27100 Pavia tel. 0382 300061 cell. 349 293 8972 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Doily Free Zone Catalogue
Hello all, If anyone is interested there are still a few copies of the catalogue from this year's edition of Doily Free Zone for sale and they can be found here: http://www.doilyfreezone.com/catalogue-2013/ Best wishes, Angharad -- Angharad Rixon Via Milazzo 191 27100 Pavia tel. 0382 300061 cell. 349 293 8972 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Lace events in Italy for 2013
Hello everyone, I would just like to let everyone know about the lace events which we have planned for 2013 April 4-7 we shall have Doily Free Zone: Raising the Profile of Lace The 1st international symposium of young lace makers. This event is open to all age groups to attend and aims to showcase the wonderful work being done by young lace makers from all over the world. For those who would like to see some lace-related sites while in Italy we have organised three short trips following the symposium: Monday April 8: Day trip to Gandino to see the exceptional collection of metal laces in the collection of the Museum of the Basilica Tuesday April 9: Day trip to Rapallo Wednesday Thursday April 10 11: Lace tour in Venice and Pellestrina September 13-15 The Baroque Garden a course on Milanese bobbin lace to be taught by lace historian Thessy Schoenholzer Nichols and myself, it will include a visit to see the lace collection of the Sforza Castle in Milan. September 16-18 Lace in Venice a three-day study trip to Venice, Burano and Pellestrina. For further information and bookings you can contact me at: i...@textilesupport.it Happy lacing! Angharad -- Angharad Rixon Via Milazzo 191 27100 Pavia tel. 0382 300061 cell. 349 293 8972 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] 1st International Young Lace Maker's Symposium, Italy, October 2012
Hello all, Textile Support is looking for submissions and expressions of interest for their fist international symposium of young lace makers planned for October 2012. The theme of the first symposium will be *Doyley-Free Zone: Raising the status of lace and lace making *and we are accepting proposals for papers on this subject as well as pieces to exhibit in the categories of art, fashion and design from lace makers under the age of 35. The symposium will take place in Pavia, Italy and will also offer the opportunity to visit some of Italy's most famous lace making centres in the days following the symposium. Proposals and requests for information can be sent to: i...@textilesupport.it Best wishes, Angharad -- Angharad Rixon Via Milazzo 191 27100 Pavia tel. 0382 300061 cell. 349 293 8972 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Subject: Re: [lace] Facebook scams from Arachne list
Subject: Re: [lace] Facebook scams from Arachne list Hi all, I too have had problems with Facebook in recent months, it somehow dived automatically into my computer and fished out all the email adresses which have ever passed by my inbox! Very embarassing! I read an article in the Spanish press some weeks ago that was saying that this is the new spam, as it ie easier for spammers to infiltrate social networks than email now that email security has improved. Somehow I think that Facebook can unfortunately be somewhat spammy on its own as if you click on the wrong thing it just seems to take off on its own! Best wishes, Angharad from a very stormy Pavia -- Angharad Rixon Via Milazzo 191 27100 Pavia tel. 0382 300061 cell. 349 293 8972 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
[lace] Rosemary Shepherd course in Italy
Workshop on early bobbin lace techniques with Rosemary Shepherd 4,5,6 May 2011 Just letting everyone know that there are only three places left for the early bobbin lace techniques course with Rosemary Shepherd in Pavia, Italy this May. The course includes a trip to see the extraordinary collection of the Basilica in Gandino (a number of pieces from this collection are featured in Santina Levey's Lace: A History). For further information write to: i...@textilesupport.it Happy New Year to everyone! Angharad -- Angharad Rixon Via Milazzo 191 27100 Pavia tel. 0382 300061 cell. 349 293 8972 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
Re: [lace] Re: Fiber Familiarity
Dear Devon, I have received a couple of private responses from people who agree with what I wrote, but not with responses to my questions, which I thank you for answering. I too began lace making with a couple of other little girls who gave up shortly after... so it seems it has always been a problem. There is a problem with the divide between artisans, designers, artists and the world of amateurs which in the case of lace is filled with very knowledgable people and many resources. There has to be better communication (particularly visual communication; no mobcaps!) and less judgement from all quarters... lace makers are not dowdy old ladies and artists/designers are not necessarily chic, fashionable and snobby. There are so many aspects of life that would be easier if we could get beyond setreotypes! As for off-loom techniques; it is a whole fascinating world and as a handbook there is nothing better than Noemi Speiser's Manual of Braiding, it contains an excellent introduction to braiding techniques including loop manipulation. When I am not teaching textile and costume history I have the rather curious role of teaching textile techniques which are neither industrial knitting or weaving; that means I am responsible for teaching dyeing, printing, embroidery and what I term alternative structures which includes lace as well as decorative braids, basketry techniques that are relevent to the design world and non-woven fabrics. It is an enormous amount of information to convey in a limited number of hours and I choose to teach the students how these techniques work at both a manual and industrial level and to simply be available if a student wishes to deepen their knowledge of a particular technique. In the end it is more important for my students to understand what is possible than to be able to complete all the work themselves. When I have groups of students at my school I begin with a sampler of different stitches to analyse the structural qualities and visual effects of each so that the students begin to build a vocabulary of stitches with which they will express their own ideas. Then I pass immediately to an analysis of how to construct individual moftifs and each student chooses a form and has to use their vocabulary to fill it in, it is a very free exercise of drawing with threads, from there I pass to techniques for joining such pieces together and in the second half of the course we look at the more complicated task of working the ground and motifs together. I have had very good results with this approach and in the coming years I hope that my students will begin to contribute to the various competitions that are around. Speaking of competitions it was very interesting to hear about the kind of work which has arrived for the Powerhouse competition and how many, even if the Powerhouse defenition of lace speaks of fabric and structure, still presented objects with lace patterns often realised with laser cutting... White stuff with holes in it! Must go for the moment - Have a good weekend, Angharad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Re: Fiber Familiarity
. These pieces are worked by hand in India on large pegboards... now there is a fun idea for children! If I get one student every 2 or 3 years who is interested in bobbin lace I consider that a good average and do what I can to put them on the right track. Competitions like that of the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney and others which force us to look at potential applications for our work, I hope, will be the way to bring the younger generations closer to this antique art. I had the extraordinary good fortune to study with Rosemary Shepherd and Thessy Schoenholzer Nichols, so I have been very spoilt and know just how beautiful bobbin lace can be. Kind regards, Angharad -- Angharad Rixon Via Milazzo 191 27100 Pavia ITALY Teaches at NABA (The New Academy of Fine Arts) in Milan, the Roberto Capucci Foundation in Florence and is the founder of Textile Support in Pavia. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
