THE NEW ELIZABETHANS
A
group of Embroiderers and Textile Artists founded by Leon Conrad in 1998
dedicated to preserving traditional embroidery techniques
MANIFESTO
Members of The New Elizabethans are dedicated to the following:
Use of Traditional Techniques
Exploration of Innovative ideas for and within these Techniques
Being at ease when working within strict frameworks as well as with the
"Weird and Wonderful"
Undergoing a constant self-evaluation and a continuing search for personal
and artistic development individually and collectively through the work they do
Experiencing an inner compulsion to stretch boundaries, question
authority, and challenge convention
And lastly … perhaps the most important of all ... having fun!
MOST RECENT EXHIBITION
Monday 4th November to
MEMBERS
Leon Conrad (founder) – Trained at The Royal School of Needlework and with The Embroiderers' Guild.
Specialises in traditional techniques - goldwork,
blackwork, cross stitch,
Barbara Fitch – Member 2000-2002 - Specialises in Strawwork. Author of 'Decorative Strawwork', Search Press (1998) - the only comprehensive definitive book published about the many strawwork techniques which exist.
Mayka Torreadrado – Member 2000-2002 - Specialises in Colifichet-style Embroidery on paper. Her range of designs includes wallpaper, furniture, wallhangings, fashion items and accessories.
Linn Skinner – Member 1998-2000 - Specialises in Historic Needlework
Techniques, shares
Sharon Cohen – Member 2000-2002 - Specialises in traditional 16th and 17th style embroidery styles and techniques
GUEST MEMBERS
Sarah Stevens – Guest Member 2002 - Trained at The Royal School of Needlework and specialises in 17th C stumpwork techniques
Tracy Franklin – Guest Member 2002 – Trained at The Royal School of Needlework and specialises in contemporary and traditional goldwork techniques
NEW MEMBERS
The New Elizabethans group is currently seeking new members with an interest in tradtional and historical areas of work (not necessarily embroidery) with some link to Elizabethan England.
Candidates are likely to be people working in a creative field at an advanced level who would like to come together with like-minded people on an informal basis
and see what emerges. The ethos of the group is to value and encourage the exchange of ideas between artists. If you would like to be involved, please email Leon
Conrad for further information.
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 Assisi, etc. |
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