July 3rd - Heather Everitt - Butterflies and Banners - My life in stitch
Heather started her talk by telling us that as her family had a small business she was brought up by her grandmother who taught her to sew.
After secondary school she did an art foundation course and then followed that with a degree in Textile and Fashion. She had access to the Whitworth Gallery which gave her inspiration with the historical work.
In her final degree show she was approached by someone who suggested she make Masonic Banners
She had various outlets for her work after university including making hats and bespoke cushions.
However this was a precarious existence so she decided to become a primary school teacher, as the art coordinator
The Masonic banners continued with both restoration work and also commissions
As well as the banners , Heather started doing work based on nature, including clothing commissions
++Whilst doing this work, Heather visited the Royal Albert Memorial museum ( RAMM) where she started to study butterflies and moths
She was then encouraged to try and get access to Liberty of London but was unsuccessful first time round
However after her butterflies were used on wedding outfits and then displayed at the Devon Guild Contemporary Craft Festival
She is also now doing other insects for Liberty
Heather conclude her talk by gong through the process from drawing and painting to construction
and recently has been mainly selling on line
and has reached people through social media.
Heather has now got work in the RAMM where she gained her initial inspiration
With the current situation her workshops have been curtailed ......
Thank you for a fascinating talk Heather and we wish you success with your future ideas
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