Alysn is still very much part of the Beetroot Tree, she is also a member of the Living Threads Group, http://livingthreadstextileartists.com/, a textile group mostly based in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. The names of some of the members may be familiar to those who have an interest in textiles of all varieties. They also have lace makers as members, hold an exhibition every 2 years and do a series of workshops twice a year. I have attended many of these and have 3 booked for the summer school this year. I have taken courses there with Alysn which have been both enjoyable and hard work as she introduces you to new ideas and concepts.
Amanda Nottingham, England Alysn Midgelow-Marsden - that name rings a bell from a craft centre in Draycott, Derbyshire called The Beetroot Tree - maybe she's moved - either from NZ to England over 15 years ago, or from England to NZ in the last 5-10 years, but if it is the same person (which by the description of the book, and my knowledge of her work, sounds likely) I have met her. There are some very innovative exhibitions held at the centre, and it is well worth a visit. - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
