News: Weaving To Dye For - Trisha Gow, 22 June - 27 July, Gairloch, Scotland
Weaving to Dye, Copyright Trisha Gow
An exhibition of contemporary tapestry weavings by BTG member Trisha Gow who is a tapestry weaver and fungi dye artist. 'Weaving to Dye For' is on from Saturday 22nd June - Saturday 27th July 2013 at the Gairloch Heritage Museum,Achtercairn, Gairloch Ross-shire, IV21 2BP , Scotland.
Preview: Friday 21st June 7.30pm
An opportunity to see a collection of tapestry weavings inspired by Scottish land & seascapes and the myriad of colours and hues that are around us. Other inspirations come from places and cultures seen in travels across Europe, Australia and Syria. Many of the fibres used are dyed with mushrooms and other natural dyes.There are also some hand-spun silks, linens and wool yarn.
The dye fungi produce a range rich reds & purples to oranges and yellows;golds & browns to elusive blues and usually dye wool the best. Tapestry Weaving is a very creative medium, the hangings are created on a vertical warp - it is indeed a slow art form!
Weaving to Dye For An exhibition of contemporary tapestry weavings by Trisha Gow
Tapestry Weaver & Fungi Dye Artist www.dyeingtoweave.co.uk
