Traders - 
Textile Traders
The African Fabric Shop
Tentmakers of Cairo
Take Flight
Michael Parrish
B.P Boyden
Jim Gaffney

Talks -

Morning – John Fisher 'The Tent Makers of Cairo'

A group of textile artists who use the centuries old technique of needle-turnedapplique to produce exquisite decorative panels. Tents were used for specialoccasions, not for living in, whilst the panels were designed for the decoration ofoutside spaces where they might create the illusion of outdoor rooms. A revival of thecraft occurred in the mid 19th century when decorative panels were created for moregeneral use, not just the elites. The tentmakers contemporary work can be considered an art form intended for interior decoration.

Afternoon – Diane Gaffney 'Textile Hunting in South West China'
A few years back (pre-pandemic luckily) we finally got to Southwest China. I had
long wanted to see for myself how many amazing textiles Id seen and read about werestill being made by minority groups. From the mountainous land border in the farwest down to the tropical southern border, we pursued hints and rumors of groups of women still indigo dyeing, making traditional pleated skirts, embroidering, hemp and batik making which led to out-of-the-way villages, workshops and festivals. Therewere textile triumphs and disappointments, but always memorable encounters

There will be a small charge for talks tickets, so we can reward our speakers for their hard work.

Plus: delicious onsite catering and refreshments all day in the Saltford Community Café

Venue info

• Saltford Hall, Wedmore Rd, Saltford, Bristol, BS31 3BY. Tel: 01225 874081

• Link to venue: www.saltfordhall.co.uk

• Disabled access

• Free parking

Rail info

• Station – Keynsham

• From Bristol Temple Meads to Keynsham – 8 minutes

• From Bath to Keynsham – 10 minutes

• 20 minute bus journey from Keynsham station to venue

Road info

• From Bristol via A4 – 30 minutes

• From Bath via A4 – 30 minutes

Google Maps

• Link: Saltford Hall