The Living Threads Group

Exhibition 2009

     The Living Threads Group  
     This textile group includes Beaders, Embroiderers, Feltmakers, Knitters, Lacemakers, Quiltmakers,
Rugmakers and Weavers who, whilst keeping alive the traditions and skills of their craft are prepared and encouraged to produce exciting and innovative work.
     Members meet regularly, hold workshops and summer schools, both for themselves and the general public. A new exhibition of their work is held every two years at Trent College, Long Eaton. The next is April 2007
     All members support local charities by donations and  commissioned work which is raffled at the exhibitions.
     The Living Threads Group was formed in 1982 developing from-in-service training courses in textiles for Derbyshire County Council Teachers in Adult Education.
      Since then, it has further developed having now a membership of nearly 70, including members from adjacent counties.
      All members support local charities by donations and  commissioned work which is raffled at the exhibitions.

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