rag rug residency

 

 

Really excited about my upcoming "R.R.R." (Rag Rug Residency) It's going to take place at The Old Sale Rooms, Mantle Street, Wellington, Somerset (Tel. 07909 544 552).  I will be working there Mon 27 Jan - Frid 31 Jan, 10am - 5pm. The idea behind the residency is to give people the opportunity not only to watch a Rag Rug being made, but also to see something of the whole creative process; from where to look for inspiration and how to translate sketches/photographic references into working rug designs.
The decorative antiques and collectibles to be found at The Old Sale Rooms, can't fail to provide me with lots of ideas for motifs! Customers may enjoy the challenge of trying to trace my design references back to their sources by going on a 'treasure hunt' throughout the sale rooms, and for this I will have illustrated hand outs that people may like to take around with them. The residency coincides with The Old Sale Rooms becoming a stockist of the Farrow and Ball range of paints. I wonder if I will be inspired also by wondrous paint names such as: "Moles Breath", and "Nancy's Blushes"! The residency allows me to "set out my stall" so to speak, in my local patch, right at the start of my new venture. People can find out more about my workshop and talks programme, as well as the more therapeutic textile sessions that I offer in the community and will be able to book places on workshops that appeal to them. I also feel that this is the right venue in which to introduce my work to customers who may potentially be interested in purchasing or commissioning new rugs.

Each day I will upload photos and notes on to my blog to record the development of my designs and ideas. If you are in the area drop by and say hello (BTW there's good tea and cakes to be had in the Tea Rooms as well!)

Old Sale Rooms (Tel. 07909 544 552).