'Inspired' Exhibition, St Mary's Church, Stalham. 13-14 Aug 2022 Sat: 10-4, Sun: noon-4.
Ros Wilson
Tapestries, Textiles, Art
Talks
Please telephone me on 01692 597120 if you would like to discuss topics and dates or send an e-mail to enquiries@roswilsondesign.co.uk
The Beauty of Blue: From marauding picts to logwood piracy, this talk uncovers the amazing history of blue dye. Whether you love yarns or fabrics or just wear
denim, this talk will give you a new perspective on blue.
The Power of Purple: tells the fascinating history of the power, politics and pigments of the colour purple from earliest times. Millions of shellfish died to
produce this colour. Find out how and why!
A Passion for Red: Discover the history of red dye as it travelled around the world. Beetles as valuable as gold and a tree brought to the point of extinction -
red has it all!
Based on my personal collection of World Textiles, this talk explores the way different cultures have created and embellished cloth using the materials around them -
from wool to nettles, raffia to silk.
Exploring Textiles in Peru: Peru has perfectly preserved textiles dating back thousands of years. This brief tour covers the unique history, geography and
culture which has produced luxurious embroideries, tapestries, complex weaving and patchwork.