The PSG is a diverse group of well-qualified, nationally and internationally renowned textile artists and tutors, who have established a reputation for excellence. Its members are well known for their ability to impart enthusiasm and expertise in working with fabric and thread and for exciting approaches to the practice of art and design in relation to textiles.
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Over the last 25 years, PSG members have been in the vanguard of textile and embroidery education, often in association with City and Guilds and the Embroiderers' Guild. Some members are actively involved in the Embroiderers' Guild's access and learning programme and activities for Young Embroiderers, whilst others teach in colleges of further, higher or adult education, or in schools. Individually, PSG members have published numerous books and magazine articles and exhibit their work at prestigious venues both internationally and nationally. To sustain the development of their professional practice, every member attends annual PSG weekend courses, and presents their work for critical appraisal every five years. The group interaction during these courses and the critical appraisals provide both the support and the challenges necessary to sustain lively, dynamic work. |
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As a group the PSG
- creates exhibitions which tour to a variety of venues and galleries.
- arranges a five-day residential summer school, open to all embroiderers. This offers a choice of courses developed and tutored by PSG members and a popular mix of stimulating, quality learning with opportunities to share ideas and expertise.
All PSG members are happy to consider invitations to give talks, tutor workshops and residential courses, and to contribute to educational projects, both in the United Kingdom and abroad.
Practical Study Group Summer School 2008 information and booking form.
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Contact the Practical Study Group at
NOT WHAT IT SEAMS - First Thoughts was the first major exhibition in PSG's partnership with Bankfield Museum, Halifax shown at the Knitting and Stitching Shows 2004 in London, Dublin and Harrogate. The exhibition included experimental ideas, drawing and design work, as well as samples and more developed pieces inspired by research into the Museum's clothing.
NOT WHAT IT SEAMS - Further Thoughts displayed larger and resolved pieces, alongside the earlier explorations, in a second major exhibition at the Bankfield Museum, Halifax in June/July/August 2005
About the exhibition
Exhibition gallery
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NOT WHAT IT SEAMS Exhibition catalogue available
Super, full-colour, 16-page catalogue of the recent 'Not What it Seams' exhibition at the Bankfield Museum, Halifax. Now £3.50 including p&p. If you live in the UK and would like a copy, send your name and address and a cheque for £3.50 to
Linda Tudor, Keston Cottage, Downs Lane, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 8JJ. Make cheque payable to Practical Study Group (sterling cheques only).