Maggie Smith

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Address:
26 High Road, Bishop Middleham, Co Durham DL17 9BB
Phone Number:
01740 652738
Email:
maggie_stitches@yahoo.co.uk
Website:
www.stitch-print.co.uk

Profile

My work is inspired by surfaces, pattern repeats, ideas of concealment, memory and hidden connections. Exploring colour, looking at complementary colour and colour relationships currently excites me. Words are important to me too, and can often trigger a whole series of ideas to work through.

My current practice involves mark making through drawing, printing, colouring and stitching onto paper and fabric. I love these processes and use them to explore surfaces with simple repetitive imagery, creating depth through layering. Machine and hand stitching from a simple stitch dictionary are used for emphasis, texture or simply to make a mark.

I teach in F.E. as a part time lecturer and on a freelance basis in stitched textiles and design. I love what I do and enjoy sharing my skills through workshops, talks, masterclasses and as a mentor. I exhibit regularly with “Fusion” Textile Artists North
East, and act as group organiser.

Upcoming Events

2 August-7 September 2008 - Identity
An exhibition by the Fusion group of textile artists.
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11-14 September - The Knitting and Stitching Show
The Knitting and Stitching Show is the definitive stitching exhibition in the UK and Ireland. Galleries of work from leading International textile artists and groups, over 350 exhibitors selling specialist supplies plus over 100 workshops to get you start
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9-12 October 2008 - The Knitting and Stitching Show
The Knitting and Stitching Show is the definitive stitching exhibition in the UK and Ireland. Galleries of work from leading International textile artists and groups, over 350 exhibitors selling specialist supplies plus over 100 workshops to get you start
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20-23 November 2008 - The Knitting and Stitching Show
The Knitting and Stitching Show is the definitive stitching exhibition in the UK and Ireland. Galleries of work from leading International textile artists and groups, over 350 exhibitors selling specialist supplies plus over 100 workshops to get you start
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