Bernat Klein: Design in Colour | Exhibition & Book

4 November 2022 |
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A new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland will explore the life and career of one of the 20th century’s leading forces in Modernist design, in the centenary year of his birth. Bernat Klein: Design in Colour celebrates the work of the Serbian-born textile designer Bernat Klein (1922 – 2014) who settled in the Scottish Borders after the Second World War.

Opening dates: 5 November 2022 to 23 April 2023
Admission: Free

The exhibition will examine his creative process and varied career; from supplying innovative couture fabrics to some of Europe’s top fashion houses to his strong influence on architecture and interior design in the UK and Scandinavia.

Opening on 5 November, it marks the centenary of Klein’s birth and is part of a series of cultural events developed by the Bernat Klein Foundation to celebrate the designer in 2022. It will chart his 60-year career as a textile designer, artist, educator, and colour consultant.

National Museums Scotland acquired his archive in 2010. This internationally significant collection of around 4,000 objects ranges from fabrics and garments to design development material.

On display in the exhibition will be highlights from the collection – including couture fashion, interior designs, textiles and original artworks – alongside newly acquired pieces which contextualise Klein’s work and recognise his legacy. Made possible with Art Fund support through the New Collecting Awards, these acquisitions include creations by fellow textile designers Ascher Ltd and Tibor Reich.

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Job: Account Manager (Interior Textiles) | Humphries Weaving

4 November 2022 |
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Humphries Weaving are searching for an Account Manager to join them to:

– Project manage the fabric design development process with their clients.
– Be part of an ambitious and established team with a rich heritage spanning 50 years.
– Share their pride in delivering nationally and internationally renowned fabrics for prestigious decorative schemes      and historic restorations.
– Be part of a supportive working environment with a real emphasis on shared values, a competitive salary and           benefits, including an excellent pension and profit share scheme.

Humphries Weaving are looking for the following qualities:
– A lively, motivated,self-starter who has a passion for creating and delivering beautiful fabrics.
– Someone who enjoys nurturing exceptional relationships with distinguished clients.
– Organised and energised by managing numerous concepts and projects concurrently from inception, through   development and manufacturing to delivery.
– A sensitivity to colour, texture and an appreciation of contemporary creative design and historic decorative arts.
– Aptitude of a good team player, providing positive contributions to the team and supporting others.
– Someone who proactively considers innovation and improvement activity as part of their daily approach

The role
– This is a creatively driven role, generating inspirational fabrics from client briefs; through design decisions, yarns combinations, sophisticated colouring and inspiring presentation of developments.
– Whether contemporary or historic recreation, understanding the project scope and context, to make appropriate   recommendations and guide the client through the development and decision-making process.
– Ability to create and implement an active development plan to maximise market and geographical opportunities   and promote their capabilities.
– Contribute towards team ambitions around marketing, sustainability and innovation.
– Engagement with a variety of teams, including graphic and technical design, supply chain, dyehouse, operations,   production and administration.
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Theo Rooden: Visual Artist

27 October 2022 |
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Visual artist Theo Rooden (The Netherlands, 1969) loves to take advantage of weaving techniques to build his geometric abstract compositions. In many of his works he challenges the flatness of the fabric with optical effects.

With his self-imposed rules he searches for interesting rhythms and patterns. Possibilities and constraints of the loom and yarn are a source of inspiration. Rooden prefers to make series of works to explore in detail the consequences of algorithms and its variants. When translating a design into a woven fabric, the self-imposed rules need to be bent opening a space for unexpected and interesting results. Intuition regarding colours and composition shape final choices.

Being trained as an Industrial Design Engineer, his path led him more and more to being autonomous to create beautiful things, first in graphic design, later as a visual artist. With a lifelong fascination for patterns he started weaving in 2018. As a fast learner he was able to balance his already developed personal style with the principles of weaving. In 2021 he acquired a damask handloom.

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Weaving Eucalyptus Project: Liz Williamson

10 August 2022 |
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Since November 2019, Liz Williamson has invited friends and colleagues in Australia, India and elsewhere to be part of her Weaving Eucalyptus Project, requesting them to colour two metres of silk fabric with locally sourced Eucalyptus leaves.

Liz states “I developed this project in response to an invitation from Dr Kevin Murray to participate in ‘Make the world again: textile works from Australia’ to be shown in Vancouver, Canada in May 2020 as part of their Crafted Vancouver month. The brief called for exhibitors to rethink how they would like the world to be, to develop different strategies for making and how textiles have influenced our world. My proposal involved inviting artists in Australia and India to collaborate with me by colouring cloth with a local eucalyptus which I then wove into panel approximately 17cm wide x 120cm long. The installation titled Cultural Shadows interwove local colour, cultural connections and weaving traditions and represents a community of practice linked by an interest in the natural world, natural materials / processes, and the environment.

This work followed on from recent work which has referenced the rag rug tradition, weaving plant dyed silk fabric in strips as the weft and the Australian ‘making do’ and ‘wagga’ quilt tradition in using readily available, locally sourced colour; unfortunately, not repurposed fabric”

‘Make the world again: textile works from Australia’ showing in Vancouver was cancelled due to the pandemic but the exhibition was launched online on 21 May 2020 and at the end of 2020 was shown at the Australian Tapestry Workshop in Melbourne until early March 2021. The Cultural Shadows installation included eleven panels from the Weaving Eucalypts Project all woven from silks dyed by Australian and Indian artists and although not comprehensive of the range of colours hidden in Eucalyptus leaves, the colours in these panels reflected each place, while the process and the finished work will represent friendship, community, exchange and expertise. All artists and the species used are acknowledged in the exhibition documentation. Click here for more information
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Job: Support Technician – Weave | Central Saint Martins | University of the Arts London

4 August 2022 |
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Role:Weave Support Technician – Term time only (0.79). Permanent post
Where: Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts London, King’s Cross, London UK
Salary: £29,851 – £36,377 pro-rata (£23,582.29 – £28,737.83 per annum)

Imagine adding your skills to one of the foremost Textile Courses in the world? Working in the  building at King’s Cross, you will support the learning and development of an exceptionally talented, diverse collection of Textiles Design students. Expect traditional and non-traditional materials and techniques and a variety of learning approaches and backgrounds. There will be flashes of inspiration, some real genius at work, and exciting project deadlines all wrapped up in a creative, often hectic, fun environment.

This role provides a wonderful opportunity to work in the higher education sector, supporting an academic environment with technical skills and knowledge. Working within the college technical team and alongside academics, the role will be instrumental in developing and improving the students’ ability to successfully understand and challenge the world around them. You will help students develop new and advanced skills in the area of weave. This will include all aspects of design of warps, setting up a variety of looms, weaving, finishing, and professional practice within the workshop. A sound knowledge of yarn, weave structures and weaving is essential, as is the ability to explain technical information clearly.

You will be expected to maintain the weave studio and specialist equipment, including first line maintenance, designing and delivering student inductions, prepping materials, assisting with ordering and selling stock, setting up table, dobby and TC2 jacquard looms, and encouraging safe studio practice across the learning environment. You will also be expected to support CAD jacquard programmes within the workshop.
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Job: Marton Mills | Woven Textile Design Assistant

25 June 2022 |
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Introduction
Marton Mills is a traditional British family owned and managed weaving mill steeped in heritage and driven by innovative design. Nestled in the heart of Wharfedale, West Yorkshire, Marton Mills produces premium fabrics for a range of end uses including fashion, interiors and uniforms. They offer creative solutions underpinned by traditional Yorkshire values – where consistent quality and exemplary service are provided as standard.

Job description
To be an integral part of the design team, liaising with customers to understand their needs and guiding them through the design process, providing CAD designs and excellent communication. Working directly with the Head of Design on any in-house design projects, including new collections, drawings and mood boards. Assisting with show set ups and keeping the design area clean and tidy. Helping any other department in the mill with any queries to ensure the smooth running of the production of cloth.

Duties and responsibilities
Design and Product Development:

  • Bespoke customer developments including customer liaison and CAD work
  • Provide consistent support to the Head of Design, responding to briefs quickly and creatively and translating concepts into commercially viable products
  • Produce market and trend research
  • Preparation and presentation of seasonal ranges
  • Co-ordinate fabric photography and any marketing collateral for online content

Communication and Organisation:

  • Assist with trade show setups and sample hangers
  • Ensure all customers receive an exceptional standard of service at all times
  • Assist and handle customer design inquiries for both existing and new customers by phone and email
  • Collate and match yarn shades to fit individual customer briefs
  • Analyse yarn usage and stock levels for new designs
  • Meticulous attention to detail is required to ensure all work is accurate, timely and most efficient for the weaving mill
  • Assess and approve completed fabrics to production quality standards
  • Assist any other member of staff who may require help with a design or weaving issue
  • General archive management
  • General housekeeping and administrative tasks as required

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Rescheduled: My Bones Are Woven: Ann Sutton in Words & Film | The British Library

16 June 2022 |
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Rescehduled event: Ann Sutton will be talking about her work and the new film about Ann ‘My Bones Are Woven’ will be shown at The British Library on Fri 16th Sept 2022 Time: 19.00 – 20.45.

To attend this free event click here 

 

 

Job: Kirsty McDougall Textile Design

12 April 2022 |
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Kirsty McDougall Textile Design  are looking for a Woven Textile Designer to join their Hastings based studio. The role will work across Kirsty McDougall Textile Design, ReWeave, Bide Rugs and Homewares.

Salary will be based on experience and days per week. It will initially be a 3or 4 day position with the potential to increase to 5 days.

Experience in woven textile employment is desirable but recent graduates will be considered.

A start date mid May 2022 is desirable but can be negotiated.

Skills required for this post are:

  • Excellent woven textile design skills covering a diverse range of qualities and styles
  • Excellent use of colour, material and structure
  • Experience in jacquard weaving and Pointcarre software
  • Experience in textile sales
  • Skilled in photoshop, illustrator and in digital design
  • Excellent organisational skills

Job Role:

  • Designing woven dobby and jacquard textiles for studio portfolio
  • Producing market and trend research
  • Setting up and maintaining looms
  • Working with and managing client accounts
  • Undertaking sales trips to the US and Europe
  • Developing research and textiles for ReWeave
  • Developing rug designs for Bide
  • Production hand weaving of meterage and products
  • Managing undergraduate interns
  • Working on community workshops/ teachingPlease email kirsty@kirstymcdougall.co.uk with a CV and portfolio by 25/04/22

The Experimental Weave Lab Launch: April – September 2022

27 March 2022 |
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The Experimental Weave Lab, (TEWL), is the City of London’s first contemporary, innovative, experimental textile weaving season. Curated by Philippa Brock and Elizabeth Ashdown, this six-month season supports an exciting programme of short and long-term weaving residencies, talks, workshops and outreach work culminating in a final exhibition throughout most of September 2022. The season aims to explore the experimental, sustainable and interstitial spaces that weavers work within throughout UK craft, research, art, design and industry. All events will be announced on a monthly basis, from the start of April 2022 on The Experimental Weave Lab website and on instagram @the_experimental_weave_lab

Each resident will be tasked with pushing the boundaries of their practice within their time at the Lab, with the residencies being supported to enable all residents to be able to spend a prolonged period of time researching and developing both new and established approaches to their craft. There are experimental textile workshops being led by Residents of TEWL, Amber Roper and Sarah Ward at The Brady Centre with the ‘A’ Team in April 2022. There will also be a living archive lodged on the website detailing the processes and outcomes at the end of the season.

The Experimental Weave Lab aims to connect with London based events throughout the programme, including London Craft Week, The Crafts Council Make, Make! Craft! Live! and London Design Festival.

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Exhibition | Turn and Return: Deidre Wood

27 March 2022 |
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Turn and Return: The Arc, Jewry St. Winchester. Hampshire S023 8SB

Dates: 7 March – 3rd April 2022

The following text is supplied by Hampshire Cultural Trust, supplied by Deirdre Wood for The Weave Shed.

Celebrating Deirdre Wood’s solo exhibition, Turn and Return, they spoke to the artist herself to find out more about the fantastic weaving and dying techniques used to make the artwork now at display at City Space, The Arc. They also discovered that the raw materials used to make them are of particular local significance to Winchester.

Deirdre’s wrap reel enables her to measure yarn and make it into hanks of a standard size to later dye it and use it in her hand-loomed architectural textiles.

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