Textile Taster- Europe and UK 20 August- 6 September, 2010. Tutors-Dijanne Cevaal and Fiona Wright Fiona Wright and Dijanne Cevaal will lead this creative journey; during our travels we will work with you on developing a travel journal, design ideas and with our enthusiastic group of travel companions we are sure to have an inspiring time! When plotting and planning for this trip the ideals of the Arts and Crafts Movement seemed a good place to start. Their philosophy was based on practical beauty and the work of the hand was especially valued, think of the ideals of John Ruskin, the designs of William Morris and the wonderful contemporary examples we will see in the textiles and crafts at the Festival of Quilts. Our groups are full of enthusiastic participants from many places, so there is always lots of opportunity for discussion, sharing and learning. This is a chance to experience some of the textile and cultural delights of Europe and the UK. There is the opportunity to develop a creative journal of our inspirations, visit many amazing locations and the chance to spend time discussing our findings and musing over creative possibilities. The tour is fully escorted from the moment you arrive at Birmingham International Airport until you depart Brussels International Airport. The tour cost includes workshop fees and the supply of materials all you need to bring is a small sewing kit, perhaps few pencils.... - let's discuss that as we start to pack for the trip For travel we have tried to choose options that are cost effective and reliable... so we will use a mini-bus in the English countryside and take advantage of the wonderful rail systems of UK and Europe [good views and no traffic hold-ups], tube, metro and taxi cabs from time to time. A suitcase on wheels will facilitate the movement onto and off the Eurostar to Paris, otherwise travelling will be pretty easy. Accommodation is very comfortable mid-range hotels on a twin share basis, private bathrooms. If you have a chance read "The Lady and the Unicorn" by Tracy Chevalier...it is a wonderful imagination of how the gloriuos tapestries known by that name might have come about...so good to have in your imagination when we visit them in Paris. click CV of tutosr |
| The entrance to Westhope College. It says "The handiwork of their craft is their prayer" |
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