All Things Bright and Beautiful - online exhibition

Thoma Ewen is participating in Tapestry Touring International’s on-line exhibition, All Things Bright and Beautiful, organized by England’s Jane Freear and Lindsay Marshall

https://tapestrytouringinternational.weebly.com/online-exhibition---april-2020.html

"We have to stop the fear and negative emotions, replacing them with creativity, finding meaning and beauty within the chaos." 

(Krystyna Sadej), Canada

BTG/ATA Weavers Applaud

BTG/ATA Weavers Applaud

The BTG, British Tapestry Group, are joining with ATA, American Tapestry Alliance, as a joint initiative. In these difficult times we would like to reach out to weavers across the world to applaud and give our thanks to the medical professions, the ancillary workers and the ordinary people who are working to keep us, the people, fed and healthy and a message to other weavers that we are all in this together, united, hand in hand.
Our applause would be in the form of a small tapestry (or it might be a detail of a larger tapestry you are already working on). The theme would be to symbolise reaching out in friendship around the world. Some may like to do a rainbow, or a hand, heart, flower, bird and so on.
If you would like to take part, then post a photo of your tapestry to social media with one or all of the hashtags below. Don’t forget to include your name and country so we can see who and where you are!
If you do not use social media, email info@thebritishtapestrygroup.co.uk with your name, country, the title of your work and clearly note in the subject “BTG Applauds from” and your name and we will post it for you.
Please, forward this email to everyone you know around the world so we can spread the joy. Everyone is invited to join in, you don’t have to be a member, fellowship of Weavers. All are welcome to join in the applause!

Hashtags:
#btg/ata-tapestryweaversapplaud
#btg/ata-tapestryweaversunited
#btg/ata-saythankyou
#weavingacrosstheworld
#tapestryweaving

Interface part of the Tapestry Touring International

Below are links for the Interface exhibition, part of Tapestry Touring International, in which  Thoma Ewen is one of the participating artists 15 from England, 15 from Canada.

https://tapestrytouringinternational.weebly.com/exhibitions.html

https://www.nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk/news/article/735/interface_a_group_exhibition_by_tapestry_touring_international_at_nuneaton_museum_and_art_gallery

https://fo-fo.facebook.com/events/nuneaton-museum-art-gallery/tapestry-touring-international-interface-exhibition/502095550719899/

https://www.nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk/downloads/file/3591/museum_and_art_gallery_whats_on_guide

https://www.whatsonlive.co.uk/warwickshire/news/tapestry-touring-international-interface-exhibition-opens-in-nuneaton/47025

Fabric of the North Exhibition

British Tapestry Group, North of England Exhibition: Fabric of the North

In May 2020 Cromford Mills, the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Derbyshire Peak District, was to have hosted a stunning exhibition: Fabric of the North.

The works woven for the exhibition by over 30 weavers can be previewed at https://www.fabricofthenorth.org/ 

Fitting their work to Cromford Mills, the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, exhibitors focused on themes of industrial archaeology, social history and landscapes of Northern England. Long-established weavers, internationally acclaimed artists who generally work to commission, relative novices, and children (young carers and recently arrived refugee children from Iraq and Syria) all came together under the banner of Fabric of the North, to produce an amazing vision of Northern England.

For more information, contact Sally Reckert of the British Tapestry Group, at fabricofthenorth@icloud.com

Artists taking part: Ruth Bell, Janet Clarke, Michael Crompton, Margaret Crowther, Jill Davies, Alastair Duncan, Irene Evison, Alice Fox, Leslie Fox, Trisha Gow, Halifax Square Route Weavers, Jean Hall, Colleen Heenan, Gwyneth Hunt, Gill Lightfoot, Mary Low, Sally Reckert, Jane Riley, Shirley Ross, Barbara Scott, Dot Seddon, Matty Smith, Lin Squires, Christine Tainsh, The Weaving Children, Jane Walkley, Monica Ward Julia Wilkins

Tapestry Woven by : Sally Reckert 

A post from from Sally Reckert of the British Tapestry Group.

A post from Sally Reckert of the British Tapestry Group.

Hi all, 1. Social DistancingThis is my weaving for 'Social Distancing’ can also be ‘Just going for a walk does anyone want to come? Too busy’  or even ‘Somebody forgot their phone’ Stay well and safe all of you. All the best, Hilary O'Connell 2. A Little News Item and more...A little news item: Here is the link to a Podcast interview of Thoma Ewen, produced by Sarah Resnick of Gist Yarn in Norwood, MA, USA. In the interview, Thoma describes how she became a tapestry artist and relates the experiences leading up to creating The Vision Weave Project, a community tapestry project that Moon Rain Centre has done with thousands of school children. https://www.gistyarn.com/blogs/podcast/episode-102-tapestry-weaving-in-quebec-with-thoma-ewen (the podcast was made before the closures came into effect) And a feel good message from children: “ca va bien aller”  - “it’s going to be OK” All over Quebec, children are hand-colouring pictures of rainbows in all sizes, and writing the title  “ca va bien aller” and posting them in windows of homes and apartments. Children are sending out a message of hope to their communities. We saw these rainbow pictures last Friday when we drove to Buckingham, Quebec to pick up much-needed tools and equipment from the school in which we had been doing the community project ”Constellation”. I was so moved to see these rainbow pictures in all sizes, remembering that The Vision Weave Project often uses a rainbow colour scheme. Thank you to all the children for communicating hope. It really made me feel better. ca va bien aller - it’s going to be OK Attached is the jpg of the rainbow image that a child can colour and post- you can of course do an English version if you like. It’s apparently become a movement all across Quebec- called the “ca va bien aller” movement. We found the image on the web. Maybe a child you know might like to colour it, and to know that kids here in Quebec, Canada are doing the same. Stay safe, Keep doing the things you love, Warm best wishes to you and your families, Thoma Ewen Moon Rain Centre www.moonrain.ca          info@moonrain.ca EDITOR's NOTE: You might like to do a weaving of it, or one of your own design. I am about to start weaving a small one (15 cm x 11 cm): Behold the Rainbow Wouldn't it be great if we could all do a small weaving and link them up so that they went all around the world, holding it safe! 3. The Beginning ArtistSocial distancing means an increase in 'Distance Learning'. We have found this website that may help those just starting on their weaving journey, or just curious to see what is out there. https://www.thebeginningartist.com/weaving-patterns-and-techniques/ https://www.thebeginningartist.com/wall-hanging/ 4. SelvedgeNewsletter No. 14 Supporting Makers Together. The current global pandemic has changed the way we live, at least temporarily. We need beauty and lightness amidst the anxiety of the rolling news, and Selvedge will play its part by promoting makers of handmade textiles through engaging storytelling... Read the story. https://www.selvedge.org/blogs/selvedge/supporting-makers Secrets of the Museum.  A six-part BBC Two documentary about the V&A follows the museum’s curators... Read the story. https://www.selvedge.org/blogs/selvedge/secrets-of-the-museum Read the whole newsletter at: https://us14.campaign-archive.com/?e=b4676973e5&u=2ecccbd9c19df94f48080e541&id=955b191328

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Artists aroung the world continue to exhibit on-line

Artists around the world continue to exhibit their works, by presenting on-line exhibitions. Here are several tapestry exhibitions you may enjoy:

Tapestry Touring International, created by Jane Freear of England, presents 15 British and 15 Canadian tapestry artists ( Thoma Ewen is one of the participating artists)

http://www.tapestrytouringinternational.weebly.com

 and Fabric of the North, organized by Sally Reckert of the British TapestryGroup  h

ttps://www.fabricofthenorth.org/catalogue.html

Episode 102: Tapestry Weaving in Quebec with Thoma Ewen

    On Monday 5 2020 Thoma Ewen was interviewed for  theon the Weave Podcast Episode 102 with host Sarah Resnick, founder of GIST: Yarn & Fiber, This episode was posted on March 20 2020.

Hi everyone, Sarah here, back at it hosting an episode of the Weave Podcast. These are hard and unsettling times we are living in now, and I hope that this podcast is providing some comfort and peacefulness for you. 

This week on the podcast, I’m talking to Thoma Ewen. Thoma is a tapestry weaver in Quebec, Canada whose work focuses on a lifelong love of the natural environment. She is also the founder of Moon Rain, a center for tapestry weaving and teaching, and a place for creative retreat and renewal. 

Below is the link to the podcast

https://www.gistyarn.com/blogs/podcast/episode-102-tapestry-weaving-in-quebec-with-thoma-ewen

Thoma Ewen, taken when I was weaving Hado: Unfolding photo by Jamie Cruickshank

Hado: Unfolding 2018 6’w x 5’h

Offering at Spider Rock 2007 7’w x5’h

Starwatch 2020 5.5’w x 5’h

Flower Gives Butterflies 2013 41 w x 51” h

Aurora Borealis Behind the Trees #4: Curtain of Light 2009 4’w x6’h