Blackheath Library Textile: October 2012

Project unpacked

We are creating a textile artwork for permanent display in the new Blackheath Community Library & Reminiscence Space when it reopens later this year. We are working on a design that captures the history of 11 Blackheath Village, and what it has meant to users and residents, as it moves forward into this new phase.

Key images will be fitted into a design that can be constructed out of individually crafted pieces, using knitting, applique, embroidery and other techniques. These will then be brought together to make the complete picture.

Training and support will also be provided, and there will be opportunities to create, whatever your skills and experience. If you'd like to join us, email me: penniehmail-blackheathtextile@btinternet.com or watch this space for more details.

This project is supported by Age Exchange www.age-exchange.org.uk

Friday 26 October 2012

The whole picture

Without getting too ahead of myself, yesterday I could finally really see how the project will work. We had the elements, we had the canvas and then Amanda added her artist's eye and we had a picture. Still bits and pieces to finish, still all of it to be fixed in place, and then mounted. But another important stage has been reached and it's looking good.

Amanda trying to get a view of what it will look like when its hanging up!

Sunday 21 October 2012

Nearly there....

With the end of October deadline looming, we laid out what we have got so far last Thursday. A lot has been created, and it is looking really good. But there are still some rather large gaps which we are rushing to finish before Amanda comes in on Thursday to help with the layout and practical things, like attaching the elements to the canvas. So this will be a short post!