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Events I will be participating in for 2010 [so far!]:
++ Bovey Tracey Centemporary Craft Fair 11th, 12th and 13th June 2010 ** Art Trek - June 2010 ++ Mid Devon Show, Tiverton - 24th July 2010 ** North Devon Show - August 2010 ++ Maesbury Canal Boat Festival, Shropshire - 2 day event - September 2010 www.canalfestival.co.uk http://www.canalfestival.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51&Itemid=60 ** RHS Rosemoor - Autumn Craft Fair - September 2010 |
| ** Rag Rugging at The Old Post Office, The National Trust, Tintagel ** Fore Street, Tintagel, Cornwall PL34 0DB Telephone: 01840 770024 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-tintageloldpostoffice   Handing the rug over by the Lifton Hookers to Natalie Savage, Custodian for the property On Wednesday 14th April 2010 a rag rug was handed over to the Old Post Office at Tintagel. It was started in February during half term week when the prporty was open. Visitors to the property were given the chance to 'have a go' and add to the rug. The 1 foot squares were then completed by the Lifton Hookers. I stitched together the squares and backed the rug. It will now be on permenant exhibition at the property. It is made from old duvet covers obtained from jumble sales and charity shops. |
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EXHIBITION
I have been selected to exhibit some of my work at the Nantwich Museum in Cheshire. www.nantwichmuseum.org.uk "A Celebration of Rag Rugs" May 15 to July 17 2010 |
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MID DEVON GAZETTE 26th May 2009
"Deborah Happily admits her craftwork is rubbish" www.thisisexeter.co.uk/middevongazette/news/Deborah-happily-admits-craftwork-rubbish/article-1022458-detail/article.html EXPRESS AND ECHO EXETER EDITION 11th May 2009 |
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THE LIFTON HOOKERS
RAG RUGGING CLASSES IN LIFTON, NEAR LAUNCESTON Now taking place in the Lifton Hall Hotel, New Road, Lifton, Devon PL16 0DR 23rd April, 30th April
7th May 14th May, 28th May June 25th July 9th, July 16th These take place on the following Friday mornings:
Beginners always welcome at any session For further details contact me: 01769 560515 |
| The craft of Rag Rugging is an
old one. It developed out of the need to make
cottagers’
homes more comfortable, as the floors were frequently beaten earth and
warm insulation was needed. Our current need to recycle and re-use resources is not new, as rag rugging utilised potato sacks and old clothing to make serviceable rugs for the home. My interest in textiles originates from an early age and from my family with parents and grandparents all participating in a craft. My grandmother made many rugs during the war years. During the 1980’s I worked as Handicraft Instructor, in a day centre for the elderly, for Southwark Social Services as part of their rehabilitation team. My inspiration for many of my designs comes from the landscape and skies in Devon but I also enjoy contrasting textures and colours which my medium offers endless possibilities. As a garden designer I use my understanding of shape, colour and texture to guide my designs and some folk have often commented that my designs are like gardens and flowers. Colour has always been very important to me and I love the way colours react to each other and blend. I demonstrate rag rugging, throughout the peak holiday periods, at the famous cobbled street village Clovelly near Bideford. The Fisherman’s Cottage is set out as a typical fisherman’s cottage during the 1920’s I teach rag rugging at many museums throughout Devon and Somerset providing workshops for adults and children. I also teach for the Workers Educational Association [W.E.A.] - rag rugging, horticulture and teacher training - throughout Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. I provide courses for Devon Adult and Community Learning [DACL] and the WI college, Denman's, Oxford. In my work with children I am register DAISI workshop leader but also provide children's workshops for RHS Rosemoor and Bovey Tracey Contemporary Craft Fair Beaford Arts Centre - I am one of the artists that provides textile worshops for children and adults. http://www.beaford-arts.org.uk/index.php?id=2 http://www.beaford-arts.org.uk/index.php?id=104 I am also a tutor for Open University Tutor for their Openings Programme, a Fellow for the Institute for Learning and Associate member of the College of Occupational Therapists. I am a member of the North Devon Art, Textile Forum South West, Society for All Artists and have recently exhibited at Broomhill, Barnstaple, Okehampton Museum, The Plough, Torrington, and Beaford Arts Centre. I have been part of Art Trek and the North Devon Festival in 2005, 2006, 2008 & 2009. I will again particpate in 2010 |
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| Deborah
Hastings 3, Cross Park, High Bickington, Umberleigh, Devon EX37 9BA 01769 560515 E-mail me! |
| experienceDevon
enjoy the arts, culture and natural environment of North Devon "independent travel with a helping hand" Green House 9 Torridge St Bideford, North Devon EX39 4EF +44 (0)1237 477789 Visit our website at www.experiencedevon.com I am working with experienceDevon providing tailor-made workshops or visits to my studio
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 Proprietor: Sandra
Coombes
1 & 3 Pannier Market, Great Torrington, Devon EX38 8HD Phone: 01805 624789 www.craftyneedlestorrington.com |
 Cottesloe Brides www.sararadford.co.uk |
Hemp Fabric UK
http://www.hempfabric.co.uk/index.asp  Rag rug sample made with a variety of hemp fabrics |