Craft exhibition notes - teachers' support notes
Craft explained - illustrated notes, glossaries and guides to craft (see right)
Craft projects - pictures of hands-on craft activities run by the Guild
Craft maker's stories - our Members and their work
Craft making films - movies about craft making in the South West
Crafting activities - craft quiz sheets and making templates
Craft tutors/courses/workshops - learn how to make
Craft websites - for regional support in training, funding & professional development
Support Notes:
Supporting material on each craft exhibition (compiled in-house and in consultation with exhibitors) is available for all learning groups and free to download. Gallery material may include historical, technical background information, subject area ideas; quizzes and and activity worksheets. We also provide hands-on making activities in the gallery for visitors of all ages to create work in response to the exhibition.
2012 Exhibitions Year summary for... Primary Schools Secondary & Higher
January 14 - February 26: 'VOICES' - expressive approaches to quniltig
'Quilt History' (notes); 'Quilt Art' - intro. by Janet Haigh
See how current makers are reworking past traditions, especially in the way other media and materials are integrated into quilt making. Explore how contemporary makers are questioning traditional ways of working with textiles - and how they may cross the boundaries of function and art-form. This exhibition features exhibitors from the UK, Ireland, Belgium, Hungary, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and USA. FREE. Open daily 10am-5.30pm
Project ideas: studying customs, local history/records, artefacts and stories, textile art, mixed-media approaches. Plus, 'patch it yourself' - add to our DIY quilt in the gallery.
Visits:
We are happy to arrange group visits (please pre-book) and can offer an introductory guide to the exhibition. Teachers/groups/families can download the notes to inform their experience and inspire further projects after visiting.
For further information about learning opportunities at the Devon Guild contact:
01626 832223 E-mail: phil.deburlet@crafts.org.uk