Silverdale Art Group was established in the 1970s to encourage residents to learn, experiment and enjoy the visual arts. Our exhibition showcases a range of media, styles and subjects and includes paintings, prints, stitch, group projects and cards.
Venue:
Gaskell Hall, Silverdale
I have been making Harris Tweed bags for eight years now, and have very much enjoyed selling at the SAAAF. However, I am now winding down, and have set myself two goals – to make simpler shapes, and to use up my many off-cuts of wool and tweed! So this year you will see bags in which I have combined smaller pieces of fabric, patchwork style. It has been an enjoyable challenge to find enough co-ordinating pieces to create a pleasing design, but Harris Tweed is very forgiving and it is surprising which colours work well together in the finished product. I hope you agree. So my intention is that this will be my final year at the Festival. However, I still have an intimidating amount of fabric to use up, so you might just (maybe) see me again next year!
Miller Honeyman’s contemporary folk style pattern designs are featured on Lancashire woven linen and organic cotton homeware. Tamsin’s hand drawn, painted and printed designs are inspired by the landscape, folklore and traditions of the north of England.
Since retiring I have enjoyed expanding my love of sewing and crafting with an emphasis on upcycling. I will have a variety of sewing items, silk button, decoupage and upholstered stools and hopefully some from upcycled whisky barrel staves!
Sandra has worked with textiles for a number of years now and enjoys working with different fabrics. She loves choosing contrasting fabrics to create unique children’s wear and accessories. Sandra makes a range of items including embroidery and personalisation. Commissions are welcome.
Venue:
Silverdale Hotel
I create artwork and crafts using wool and pure silk fibres. My work includes pictures of various sizes, felted cushions, lamps with felted shades. I sell my artwork in three galleries in Northumberland.
I am a Textile Artist working from my garden studio in Natland. I’m inspired by the colours and textures in the landscape. I layer fabrics and machine and hand embroider them, to create unique pictures, and machine embroidered and hand beaded jewellery in a variety of colours. I am a keen photographer and I also create cards of my photos. I am a member of Green Door and regularly exhibit with them.
Venue:
Arnside WI Village Hall
I live in a small hamlet in Silverdale where design and create hand made pieces inspired by my love of traditional crafts. ◦ Knitting has always been something I find deeply relaxing and therapeutic and the sense of calm and enjoyment is woven into everything I make. Since retiring, I have been able to dedicate more time to my craft turning a lifelong passion into a small business where I can share my work with others. I take a great pride in using high quality yarns such as Alpaca Cashmere and wool with a particular love for soft Merino ◦ Every item I Create is made with care and attention.
Currently my artwork uses the medium of felt and embroidery to depict the landscape, flora and fauna around us.
Venue:
Arnside WI Village Hall
I’m a fibre addict who spins, dyes, knits and crochets. I enjoy creating and working with yarn and use my work to express my love of colour and texture. I use a traditional Ashford spinning wheel to spin wool, alpaca, mixed fibres and even dog hair! I’ve been knitting and crocheting forever and always have several projects on the go. I sell my yarn and a range of items including gloves, shawls, purses, bowls, keyrings, cards and chickens.
Venue:
Hazelwood Hall Pavilion