Monday, April 19, 2010

Stitch yourself for London's Science Museum


stitchyourselfWelcome to the laboratory, Dr Frankenstitch
You are here to take part in the ultimate stitching + science experiment.
Stitch London has teamed up with London’s Science Museum to create a Stitch Yourself exhibit for the re-opening of their Who Am I? gallery in June 2010. You are invited to contribute a tiny Stitched Self and take part in scientific stitching history.
You can send in your contributions from anywhere in the world.
Your Stitching + Creativity = A Stitched Self
We've spent hours in the dank shadows of the Stitch London lab conducting all manner of crafty stitching experiments to produce three 'blank body' patterns.
These are the humble beginnings of your handmade 'Stitched Self'.

mini knitshade fastener bluestocking
You become Dr Frankenstitch!
The idea is that you work your stitching science on your blank body to create a tiny version of you. You're not limited to our patterns though. Feel free to make your own.
There are only three rules:
1. Your Stitched Self must be approx. 6 inches/15 cm tall
2. Your Stitched Self must arrive before the 26th of June 2010
3. You must include your name and where you are from
Send your Stitched Selves to: Lauren O'Farrell
Stitch London
Courtyard Studio (First floor)
The Old Police Station
114 Amersham Vale
London
SE14 6LG
The Stitched Selves will be installed at London's Science Museum at an event on the 30th of June 2010.

Saturday, April 17, 2010

“Dance of Life” - Bras for Breast Cancer

Bras for Breast Cancer
 
“Dance of Life” - Bras for Breast Cancer

Curated by Junanne Peck
214-336-8526

Hosted by:
Artisan Style
Brandon Lynch/Gallery Director/Owner
2417 Mahon St. Dallas TX.
214-468-9095

This exhibit is to give vision and voice to the experiences of all those affected by breast cancer. The mission of this exhibit is to bring awareness of breast cancer and how it affects survivors, patients, families and friends who have stories to share. It is to increase community awareness and healing through art.

This exhibition is a celebration of strength, courage, fragility and feeling expressed through painting, collage, sculpture, dance, storytelling, film/video and song.

The “Dance of Life”  will have an auction of embellished bras that  will be exhibited alongside works of art at the opening reception. We are  organizing multiple events centered around the event.

If you or your organization in the DFW area would like to set up a workshop to create embellished bras, I’ll be glad to attend and help get it going.

Everyone is invited to participate in this event.
All entries are donated  for the Auction.
All entries will be exhibited and Auctioned and there are no returns.
Funds raised will go to a local cancer research/recovery facility.

Deadline for Entry - September 24, 2010
Opening Reception and Auction preview October 2, 2010 - 6-9pm
Closing reception and Auction October 23, 2010 - 6-9pm

All Entries mailed to:
Junanne Peck
P.O.Box 8786
Fort Worth, TX.
76124-0776

Address All inquiries to junannepeck@mac.com

I think this is cool. I'm adding it to my 'to do' list.- RoByn

Juli Pennington Hulcy
Heather Mann
 

Friday, April 16, 2010