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Currently in the main Gallery is an exhibition of textiles by the various artists here at Duchy Square who specialise in textile art.
Duchy Square Centre for Creativity is open daily 10 - 5 seven days a week.
This exhibition is designed to illustrate the skills of the textile practioner, the variety of practical and decorative uses for their craft. Duchy Square is becoming a hub for all things textiles with the intriduction of Textile Friday - this is held on the last Friday of each month. These sessions are being co-ordinated by textile designer Jane Deane, a resident creative practitioner at the centre, who makes a variety of textile products in her own studio at Duchy Square.“The feedback I have had has been tremendous and so far the sessions have been a great success. It is a great way for us enthusiasts to not only share ideas and best practice, but also give those people interested in working with textiles some valuable advice.”
The contriibuting artists for this show include: Jill Morris, Mary Toon, Jaqueline Welby, Jane Deane, Hannah Parsons Irankunda, Doris Smith Rolli,Tessa Clarke, Lucie Ponsford, Karen Salvage,Jennie Peach, Adriana Forbes and Steph Norgaard. Furniture made by Dartmoor Joinery, Katie Lake aka 'Mistress Metal' and Fairway Furniture.
The artists and creative practitioners take part in workshops organised by the centre, but also stage their own sessions with smaller groups in their own studios. Anyone wishing to find out more about all the workshops on offer should telephone the centre on (01822) 890828 or visit the website www.duchysquare.org where contact details for all the artists can be found.
'The Prison' - Historical Fiction Writing Workshop. This practical writing workshop is based on the history of Dartmoor prison (Dartmoor Depot) and focusing on the Napoleonic prisoners of war, the conscientious objectors of the World Wars, and the prisoners of the 1950s, 1960s and their association with the Kray brothers.Saturday the18th of September from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm. Lunch break from 1pm- 2pm (bring your own sandwiches). The charge for this workshop including a work pack is £25. The concessionaire rate is £20. See www.myfanwycook.com for details, or email: myfanwyc@btinternet.com for a booking form. As well as the workshops offered by the centre in the large classroom, individual artists also teach smaller groups and can offer their expertise in their own studios.
Classes can be tailored to your needs. These include weaving, feltmaking, printmaking, silver metal clay, dyeing, spinning, weaving, mosaic, painting, quilting etc.
Artists can be contacted directly in person, or by finding their details on the website.
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Jillian Morris and Jane Deane and Mary Toon are planning a selection of courses in weaving, spinning dyeing and felt making to coincide with our Textile exhibition 'Threads' which runs from 24th July. .
Tel: 01822 890828.
 | Ponies on Dartmoor (04/08/2010 at 10:00 to 06/09/2010 at 17:00) An exhibition to support the launch by Dartmoor National Park of a new informational leaflet about the ponies we see on Dartmoor. |
| Paintings by Charlie O’Sullivan (03/09/2010 at 10:00 to 26/09/2010 at 17:00) An exhibition of the delightfully individual paintings by Charlie O'Sullivan. |
| Six Week Spinning Course (08/09/2010 at 10:30 to 13:00) Jane Deane is holding a six week block spinning course for all levels. Every Wednesday - half days-from 8th September. £90 the block or £20 per day + materials. |
| Two Stories - Photographs by Susan Young and Richard T Harvey (10/09/2010 at 09:00 to 31/10/2010 at 17:00) This photograph from the book by Richard T Harvey |
| Precious Metal Clay Course (17/09/2010 at 10:00 to 13:30) PMC Course with Lisa Smith Friday 17th Sept 10:00 -13:30 pm £40 including materials. |
| Paintings by Nick Viney (01/10/2010 at 09:00 to 05/11/2010 at 17:00) |
| Enchanted Wood - Machine Embroidery with Tracy Curtis (28/10/2010 at 10:30 to 16:00) Enchanted Wood - Machine Embroidery with Tracy Curtis |
| Christmas Mixed Exhibition (05/11/2010 at 09:00 to 03/01/2011 at 17:00) |
| Saul Cathcart Paintings (12/11/2010 at 09:00 to 01/01/2011 at 17:00) |
| Christmas make with Precious Metal Clay (27/11/2010 at 10:00 to 13:30) Make a piece of beautiful silver jewellery with precious metal clay in time for Christmas. Saturday November 27th 10:00 - 13:30 £40 incl Materials |