fostering critical dialogue around participatory textile making methods in research and practice
Stitching Together network member Naomi Clarke is involved in a research project called Crafting During Coronavirus as part of her PhD research at the University of Bristol. She writes: “This is obviously an incredibly difficult and tumultuous time for many people but I have also seen a real creativity coming through social media with people learning …
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It is wonderful to have so many of you interested in the work we are doing with the network. Obviously, in this time of uncertainty the nature of ‘together’ has temporarily changed. Current circumstances have disrupted how we do our work and also how we network with others in the field. So, we thought this …
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What do you do when the premise of your project revolves around meeting up, stitching face to face and encouraging the over 50s to become artistic rebels yarn bombing their local bus route, when a pandemic requires us to stay at home? The answer for Tina Francis and Suze Carter of Woolly Mammoth Stitch Works …
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This case study explores a participatory textile making project by Lynn Setterington. To see more case studies or find out how to contribute one yourself, click here. Title of case study project or workshop Scaffolding for Life (a test which will inform a larger research project) Name(s) of practitioner(s) and institution/organisation, if any The patchwork …
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The website has been very quiet over the last few months. We’ve all had our heads down working hard behind the scenes preparing the Stitching Together special edition of the Journal of Arts and Communities. We've been busy writing, reviewing, editing... We had a fantastic response to the Call for Contributions - from all over …
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A quick reminder to you all that the deadline for submissions to the Stitching Together special edition of the Journal of Arts and Communities is fast approaching: next Tuesday 1st October. Please check for details here.
This case study explores a participatory textile making project by Jessica Jacobs, Andrea Morreau and Emily O’Mara. To see more case studies or find out how to contribute one yourself, click here. Title of case study project or workshop Our Hamlets – Counter Mapping Communities in Felt Name(s) of practitioner(s) and institution/organisation, if any Jessica …
This case study explores a participatory textile making research project by Louise Scollay and Alison Mayne. All images are copyright Mihaela Bodlovic. To see more case studies or find out how to contribute one yourself, click here. Title of case study project or workshop Cleeking in the Archives Name(s) of researcher(s) and university affiliation, if …
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This case study explores a participatory textile making project by Shirley Mclauchlan. To see more case studies or find out how to contribute one yourself, click here. Title of case study project or workshop Personalised stitching workshop Name(s) of practitioner(s) and institution/organisation, if any Shirley Mclauchlan, Edinburgh University Context for project Public engagement. I was …
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On Tuesday 9th July we welcomed 18 attendees (including ourselves) to the Arts University Bournemouth for our second network event, the Critical Reflection Workshop. The weather was hot and the beach was close by, but an intense day with a full programme of workshop sessions kept us occupied! Our aim for the day was to …
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