Come along to @banksidegallery where I’m exhibiting with the @societyofdesignercraftsmen_sdc - It’s such a lovely spot to be showing my work. 2 minutes from @tatemodern and right on the river - please pop along if you are free - why not visit by boat? Fabulous spot. Beautiful work, lots of artists and all work is available to purchase.
Society of Designer Craftsmen Showcase at RBSA Gallery, Birmingham
I'm showing my three Fracture and Fissure silks at the RBSA Gallery, Brook St, Birmingham, B3 1SA as part of the Society of Designer Craftsmen Showcase. It's running from Tuesday 2nd November – Saturday 13th November 2021, 10:30am - 5pm.
If you know others who might be interested, do please mention it. I know there is quite a range of excellent work to be seen there (and some Christmas gift shopping too…)
I've not exhibited with the Society of Designer Craftsmen previously so I’m very much looking forward to this.
DECOREX
I will be at DECOREX with two of my new 'fracture and fissure' silk wall hangings - pop along to the Design Nation stand G141 to see them!
Olympia London is such a beautiful building and Decorex is a great place to show my work.
There Was A Bridge - photo by Simon Bruntnell
New Photos by Simon Bruntnell
The talented Simon Bruntnell has taken a series of photographs of my work. He was unbelievably patient with me and produced some lovely shots from his studio in Wolverhampton.
Simon usually specialises in all things reflective - and is renown for his glasswork. https://www.simonbruntnellphotography.co.uk/
Thank you Simon - really pleased with the results.
Liz Ramsay - Stages | Shawls - photo by Simon Bruntnell
Liz Ramsay - Stages | Mantilla Shawl - photo by Simon Bruntnell
Out of Our Hands | Pilgrimage -
Excited to be showing my new work with four artists/makers - Michaela McMillan, Nobuko Okumura, Clare Pentlow and Miranda Sharpe
For our first collaborative exhibition we celebrate our respective creative journeys as we come out into the light together.
At last, after a period of solitude and darkness, the new works shown here move forward into new territory. For some of us, this is a simple continuation of a painstaking maker’s journey, for others, this new work takes us to entirely new places. In all our various arts we acknowledge a search for development, through the making experience.
NEW! Design Nation Membership
Great news that I’ve been accepted as a member of Design Nation.
They are the leading membership organisation for contemporary designer-makers based in the UK. Members‘ work is varied - Crafts, Design work and Products - but all members are selected on the strength of their work.
I’m looking forward to working with Design Nation to, I hope, bring my hand-woven art to a wider audience.
Thank you Design Nation. http://designnation.co.uk/
Awarded place on HOTHOUSE 2020 by CRAFTS COUNCIL
A big THANK YOU to the Crafts Council for your support and this great opportunity.
I came away from my HOTHOUSE interview feeling very positive about my work so it’s fantastic that I’ve been given this opportunity. I have been aware since my MA that I just can’t fit my many and various weaving interests and challenges into one artistic box and have often wondered why I always want to weave something completely new. Why, I have thought, does my artistic style vary from collection to collection - and sometimes piece to piece. Well, clearly I’m regularly drawn to trying a new technique or ideas, so it was empowering to have the quality of my ever-evolving, always changing, work recognised.
First project on new loom
This is the start of my first project on the new Louet loom. It’s a ‘doubleweave’ design which will begin a new line of unique scarves. The fabric is completely different front and back, and no two will be the same. After a somewhat rocky start, I’m delighted to be weaving again.
New Loom!
So delighted to have a new loom arrive at my studio. It’s a Louet Megado…. Just needs putting together!
Workshop at The Brewhouse, Burton on Trent - Thursday May 31st, 10am
Join artists from the Material Stories Exhibition in a morning of craft. Learn new skills and have some fun with the whole family.
Different activities to try out during the morning including WEAVE with Liz Ramsay
All ages welcome.
Try out some weaving on a table-top eight-shaft hand loom and create a woven artwork of your own using wool and thread, glittery yarns, paper, beads, buttons, string and other materials. Turn this into a special hanging that is unique to you. Suitable for all ages from preschool to adult.
Thursday, May 31, 2018 £4
Material Stories at The Brewhouse
Material Stories and new work comes to The Brewhouse, Burton on Trent
Final week of exhibition "Material Stories"
My work, Over Sea Over There is still on show in "The Street" at the University of Derby, Markeaton Street Campus until Sunday.
Shown alongside the work of Tracey Kershaw, Lubna Din and Jane Hardstaff, this exhibition has been made possible through Arts Council England, The AA2A programme and the University of Derby
Artist Access 2 Art Schools - Residency at Derby
So pleased to share with you something different -
Having been awarded a fantastic residency at the University of Derby through AA2A, the university, and the Arts Council, this is my first knitted work for some time and is part of my Over Sea Over There collection.
It is flat-knitted on one of the Shima Seiki knitting machines in the Textiles department but has been designed to look as though it has waves forming in it. It has a soft and generous handle and will sit nicely alongside my woven fabrics. So pleased to have had this opportunity.
Lives, Loves and Loss: Traces at Fenton House, Hampstead, London
Liz Ramsay Textiles on show at Fenton House from December 3rd
This December, Fenton House is being transformed into an immersive, atmospheric experience that delves into the intriguing world of its eighteenth-century residents. TRACES is working with the National Trust to enrich the house with unique hand crafted and artisan products.
See Traces or The National Trust websites for more information http://traces-london.co.uk/ https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fenton-house-and-garden
Innovation in Textiles at MoOD Brussels 2016
Colour Hive is collaborating with MoOD to bring innovative materials to the world famous textiles exhibition. Within the Innovation Platform, they have selected my fabric as one of their top picks of materials which explore exciting new techniques. It's great that they are showcasing samples of my work for the interior textile industry, demonstrating that you can achieve 3D sculptural textiles without the need for synthetic yarns.
Brand new today - Fabulous Cushions
Brand new range of luxurious and vibrant silk cushions in various sizes and a unique selection of soft woollens all made in the UK - contact me for availability and pricing.
Kingfisher-turquoise blue with cream or navy, these silk cushions are made in the UK (photos George Baxter - http://www.georgebaxterphotography.com/)
British woven wool cushions and fabric with coordinating British silks.
British woven merino fabrics with a choice of cushion pads - these shown are filled with British wool.
More Awards
I am delighted to have won a number of awards at this year’s Bradford Textile Society Design Competition.
British Wool Winning Fabric
1st Prize - The British Wool Marketing Board Award - for my tightly woven durable fabric intended for use in schools, corporate environments or transport where a fabric needs to work well under pressure.
1st Prize - The Clothworkers' Foundation Award - awarded by The Clothworkers' Foundation, the awarding body of the ancient Clothworkers' Company, (one of the Great Twelve livery companies in the UK). This award is given to the best woven fabrics.
The Cloth of Kings Award - an engraved medal, this award is selected from all the entries to the national Bradford Textile Society Design Competition using 'noble' yarns such as cashmere, wool and silk.
The Woolmark Company Award - Commendation - for my jacquard-woven Merino fabric. This award is given to textiles with not less than 60% Merino yarn.
The Association of Fashion and Textile Courses Award - Commendation - this was for one of my fabrics with a small repeat. It was jacquard-woven in silk and my entry included illustrations of how this fabric might be used within a collection.
I feel most fortunate to have my work selected for awards again this year. More to follow after the presentation ceremony and exhibition.
National Textile Design Competition Success
I'm extremely delighted to announce that I have this week been presented with two major awards for my textile designs at the important Bradford Textile Society Design Awards. These awards have been showcasing the best of British textile design since 1923 when the original sponsors were the Wool Record and the Society itself.
My Isnic Roses fabric (left) won first prize in the British Wool Marketing Board Award. This design, a modern twist on traditional Ottoman arabesque patterning, combines graceful meandering curves with a highly textured surface. It is suitable for both outerwear or soft furnishings and has luxurious feel. The ultra soft handle belies the fact that it was made predominantly with British wool, often considered somewhat coarse in comparison with merino for example. This yarn, from Dorset lamb was spun in Italy, is super-soft and fabulous to work with.
The Cloth of Kings award, is a medal, given once a year for an outstanding fabric constructed of a Noble Yarn (Silk, Wool, Cashmere). I was selected for this prestigious prize for my Mosaic design, a small, all-over, mosaic tile repeat pattern. This fabric was woven on a Bonus jacquard loom in a combination of silk and wool. It was an honour to receive this award.
Both these prizewinning designs are currently being woven in small lengths and will be available to purchase shortly. Do please contact me for further information.
New textiles inspired by Leighton House, London
My first samples of printed textiles and wallpaper, a new venture for me, have arrived. They are available to order so do please contact me for more details.
Fresh, summery, furnishing weight 100% cotton with "watercolour" print. 45cm repeat. Made in England
Heavyweight digitally printed wallpaper with a 52cm repeat. Seen here prior to trimming into rolls. Made in England.
Beautiful Summer Sheers exhibited at Salts Mill, Saltaire
My lovely Madras Lace woven by MYB Textiles has been on display as part of the Bradford Textiles Society Annual Awards Ceremony and Symposium.
The sheers pictured below were exhibited in the David Hockney Gallery alongside his '25 Trees And Other Pictures' exhibition.
A contemporary twist on a traditional fabric.
The prizes were also awarded in the gallery and there was an excellent presentation by Tony Glenville, the Creative Director of London College of Fashion entitled “Technology is not the only tool” . The closing remarks were by Richard Poole, president of the Bradford Textiles Society.
Translucent cotton mesh sings of Summer.
How exciting to be showing my work in the gallery space next to David Hockney.
Beautiful cut thread work - similar to fil coupe
The long established Bradford Textile Society Competitions are open to textile designers and textile students and is supported by the generosity of The Clothworkers Foundation, The Dyers' Company, Prestigious Textiles Ltd, The Woolmark Company, the British Wool Marketing Board amongst others.