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2 Contents Gallery Shop 4 Millstream Bistro 5 Resident Makers 6 Walford Mill Education Trust 7 Friends and Volunteers 7 Cabinets of Curiosity 8 Unfold - Exploring the Process of Collaboration 9 Dresses and Darnings 10 Dorset Art Weeks 11 In the Dead of Night 12 The Merchant of Venice - Outdoor Theatre 13 Animal Tales - Family Fun Day 13 Studio in the Gallery 13 Wood and Fibre 14 Inspire 15 Walford Mill Crafts 16 How To Get Here 16 A warm welcome awaits you at Walford Mill Crafts. Step inside our historic mill building and discover a diverse range of high quality contemporary craft by local, national and international makers. We offer a programme of stimulating and engaging exhibitions, showcasing the talent of many skilled craftspeople. Our dedicated education team run a range of workshops for adults and children whilst our friendly shop team seek out wonderful craftwork to tempt you. Take a break in our Bistro, enjoy our millstream setting and make time to meet our resident makers in their studio spaces. I am honoured to take on responsibility for Walford Mill Crafts following the retirement of Christine Fletcher-Jones who dedicated herself to developing the Mill for everyone to enjoy. With so much to see and do here at the Mill we hope you will find many things to delight you throughout 2014 whether this is your first visit or one of many. Louise Evans, Chief Executive Walford Mill Education Trust Ltd is a registered charity no

3 The Gallery Shop at Walford Mill Crafts supports over 300 British designers and contemporary makers both locally and nationally. You will discover a wide choice from small, unique affordable gifts to large one-of-a-kind ceramics, glass and prints. We offer a wonderful selection of pieces to enhance your home and a fabulous range of beautiful handmade bags, scarves and jewellery can be found alongside items specially chosen to compliment each exhibition. MILLSTREAM BISTRO Lucy Burley GALLERY SHOP At the Millstream Bistro you will find delicious paninis, quiches, healthy salads, warming soups, homemade cakes and lots of tempting treats! Each day there is a Specials Board offering a fine selection of affordable gourmet dishes. There is always a good choice for vegetarians and the Bistro strive to provide for people with special dietary requirements. Loyalty cards - The Millstream Bistro is now pleased to offer its own loyalty card. This entitles you to 10% off every visit including functions and parties for as little as 25 per annum (Please note this does not include weddings). Weddings and events - The Bistro is a beautiful location for a wedding reception or special occasion and offer delicious food at competitive rates. Please contact Marc to find out more on: Rebecca Callis 5

4 RESIDENT MAKERS Debby Kirby - Debby has been based at Walford Mill Crafts for over 27 years and has a wealth of textile knowledge and expertise. Visit her atmospheric studio to watch the fascinating processes she uses to create these distinctive pieces on her Countermarch loom. Debby weaves fine silk scarves, accessories and interior accents in her signature style. This year Debby is concentrating on an exciting range of new collaborative work. Find out more about Debby through her website Kathryn Arbon - Kathryn s interest in gemology and her love for the great outdoors keeps her work fresh and intriguing. Kathryn produces exclusive ranges of gold and silver jewellery and is also a jewellery tutor teaching classes at Walford Mill Crafts and AUB in Bournemouth. This year Kathryn is offering couples the chance to make their own wedding or commitment rings under her guidance in the comfort of the Gatehouse Studio. You can find out more about Kathryn through her website kathrynarbonjewellery.com Jen Goodwin - Jen has been embroidering with the Royal School of Needlework since Her work is extremely intricate and she focuses on working in great detail on a small scale. She is responsible for all aspects of the creation of her pieces, from design to finished product. Jen is also an experienced tutor and teaches stylised and imaginative hand embroidery using a range of historical embroidery techniques, including ecclesiastic goldwork, Tudor style blackwork and many other fascinating processes. Find out more about Jen through her website Chantal Seddon - Chantal creates bespoke hand felted jewellery using soft merino wool. Each piece is lovingly crafted using a wet felting process that bonds the fibres together using a combination of heat, friction and water. Her individual beaded necklaces are bold, striking and fun statement pieces. In her latest collection she is encasing felt swirls in a sterling silver surround, a setting which compliments beautifully the delicate nature of the wool. Walford Mill Education Trust Walford Mill Education is a registered charity supported by Walford Mill Crafts. Walford Mill Education run workshops for adults and children promoting the benefits of craft to people of all ages and abilities. Below are just some of the things on offer, if you would like any further information please get in touch or see the Workshops Brochure. Kids Craft Clubs Arts Award support centre Specialised workshops with schools, the elderly and community groups Kids parties A wide range of workshops for adults Room rental Friends and Volunteers You can support our charity by becoming an ambassador of Walford Mill Crafts. For further information please visit our website: 7

5 EXHIBITIONS Unfold - Exploring the Process of Collaboration 5th April - 18th May Explore how creative practitioners can combine their mediums to develop new and innovative results. This show focuses on makers who have embraced the ideas of experimentation and sharing of knowledge in new collaborative ways and the evolution of making skills when collaborating. Cabinets of Curiosity 15th February - 30th March When a cabinet drawer is opened echoes of the past are often evoked, piquing our curiosity. Discover the wonderful work of makers who respond to collections and collecting. We invite you to find inspiration and delight in this exhibition of intriguing and curious objects. Lindsey Mann 8 Kirby/Parrott 9

6 Dresses and Darnings 24th May - 6th July This solo show by Jenni Dutton brings together for the first time, her work from several series over the past 20 years. Using a wide variety of materials and techniques, she uses this breadth to explore issues around memory, identity and loss through the subject of the female form. From a collection of Conceptual Clothing pieces to the Mosaic series where reclaimed objects and broken china are assembled onto a mannequin-like figure, she has experimented with different approaches, including mixed media textiles, sculpture, installation and painting. Her current preoccupation with the complexities of the mother / daughter relationship can be seen in the Dementia Darnings, large woven portraits of the artist s mother from childhood to old age. EVENTS Artist talk and lunch 24th May 12pm Join us for a special talk in the gallery and a fabulous lunch in the Millstream Bistro with artist Jenni Dutton as she shares sketchbooks and explains her inspiration. Pre booking essential. Special Menu. Tickets available on Launch Afternoon 24th May from 2-4pm Celebrate the start of Dorset Art Weeks with us by meeting Jenni Dutton at the launch of her solo show Dresses and Darnings in the gallery. Dorset Art Weeks 24th May - 8th June Walford Mill Crafts are open during Dorset Art Weeks. Why not visit the Philip Goulden Gallery to see the work of artist Jenni Dutton as well as work from over 300 makers in the Gallery Shop. Jenni Dutton Jenni Dutton 10 11

7 Anya Keeley Outdoor Theatre - The Merchant of Venice Friday 22nd August The ever popular Rain or Shine Theatre Company return to perform their unique take on a Shakespearean Classic. Gates open 6pm, performance 7.30pm (seating provided). Tickets available or visit our website. In the Dead of Night 12th July - 31st August Inspired by nocturnal animals this exhibition highlights work created by makers who are inspired by creatures that appear in the dead of night. East Dorset Bat Rescue will be providing an opportunity to meet some of their bats at a family talk here on 12th July from pm. Don t miss our Animal Tales Family Fun Day on Bank Holiday Monday 25th August see page 13 for details. Did you know we run a children s workshop programme throughout the summer? Pick up a copy of our workshops brochure for details or visit our website. Animal Tales Family Fun Day Monday 25th August 10:30am - 4:00pm A great day out for all the family featuring craft, food, fun and storytelling linked to our summer exhibition inspired by nocturnal animals. Enjoy demonstration, hands on activities and workshops. Meet makers, listen to stories and have some summer fun in the millstream courtyard. FREE entry - a small charge for some activities. Part of the Sting in the Tale Storytelling festival. Studio in the Gallery Wednesday 4th - Sunday 7th September Meet a maker as they take over the Gallery this week and share with you how they develop work in our temporary studio. Find out about their inspiration and gain insight into their making process. 12 Image: Stargazing Fox by Francesca Whetnall 13

8 Wood and Fibre 13th September - 26th October Upholstered seats on chairs; cushions on benches; cloths on tables - there is an intimate connection between wood and fibre. This exhibition explores that relationship in a fusion of beautiful handmade wooden furniture and delicate woven, stitched and sewn textiles. Curated by Anne Hitchcock of The Slade Centre in Gillingham. Sarah-Jane Brown 14 Anne Hitchcock Inspire 1st November - 31st December Inspire returns to fill the Gallery with a huge selection of handcrafted individual pieces, making it easy to find those all-important festive gifts. Browse and buy from a collection of work from over 300 makers, local and national, affordable and collectable. Join us for a late night shopping evening on Thursday 4th December from 5:30-8:00pm with 10% off everything in our festive exhibition and enjoy the launch evening of our two day CREATE craft fair - Friday 5th and Saturday 6th December. Please see our website for further details 15

9 To Blandford & Kingston Lacy House (NT) Minster Church of St Cuthburga The Priest s House Museum & Garden Wimborne Model Town & Garden Tivoli Theatre To Dorchester A31 Walford Mill Crafts Julians Road Victoria Road Stone Lane Walford Mill Crafts Stone Lane, Wimborne Dorset BH21 1NL 3 4 West Borough 1 2 King Street To Cranborne Wimborne Minster River Stour Open: Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 11am - 4pm - Free Entry Phone: info@walfordmillcrafts.co.uk Website: To Poole To A31 Ringwood Leigh Road A31 To Southampton HOW TO GET HERE: Look for the brown signs By car: Head out of Wimborne town centre towards Blandford / QE School, heading up Stone Lane. Take the first on the right. A public car park can be found adjacent to the Mill. (Sat Nav: BH21 1NL) By bus: Take a bus to Wimborne Square. We are just an 8 minute walk from the Square. By foot: From Wimborne town square, head north past the Tivoli theatre, continue along this road to the traffic lights. Turn left into Stone Lane, cross over and take the first right into Knobcrook Road and follow to the end. Or, from Allendale Centre, follow the riverside walk until you reach the BP garage/budgens. Cross over the road and walk through the pedestrian walkway past Walford Mill Studios. Bicycles can be left at your own risk in the courtyard area. Dogs on leads are welcome in the courtyard area only. Disabled access to the Gallery Shop, Exhibition Gallery, Millstream Bistro and onsite walfordmillcrafts Main cover image: Zoe Hillyard, Contributing photographers, D.Yawetz, Krishula Auckland and Sam Cooke Design: Broadway Design