Using a variety of printing techniques on recycled fabric, I create work enhanced by machine embroidery to reflect the environment. My pieces exhibited here were inspired by the stone coffin lids, medieval tiles and the remains of walls uncovered by … Continue reading
I am a designer/maker based on the Wirral working with patched, pieced and embellished textiles. My recent work has focused on geological layers so I was fascinated by the excavations at the Priory. Using pre-loved fabrics I celebrate the uncovering … Continue reading
I am a multi-media and textile artist with a diverse portfolio. Repurposing is at the heart of all my work. The sculptures exhibited have used found objects which I have recycled to capture the concept of ‘UNcovering Joy’. They relate … Continue reading
Picking up the pieces. Clay pipes were cast away among the detritus of the Priory to be uncovered many years later. From these beautiful shards I have recreated a skeleton vessel and fleshed it out with details of discoveries from … Continue reading
My work explores the variation in colour and texture of wet felted wool when combined with Japanese papers. Designs are created by linocut printing, dye pencils and free motion embroidery and additional. Inspiration comes from the rich history of Norton … Continue reading
Farewell , a shroud with pockets Inspired by the medieval gravestones, and a play on words – ‘shrouds have no pockets’, my burial shroud includes pockets of medicinal herbs that may have been used in the apothecary. My palette reflects … Continue reading
My pieces are inspired by the Norman Arch and the sculptural chair on the path to the gardens. Incorporating hard and soft elements, re-purposing wool blankets and sweaters with copper electrical wiring. Hard and soft materials, combined using metalworking and … Continue reading
Emerald moss carpet Deep green consumes everything Ruins live again “Moss Purse” embodies the power of nature to reclaim and flourish. Norton Priory’s ancient foundations are consumed in beautiful green moss, a priceless treasure. Instagram:Juliejamesturnerartist http://www.juliejamesturner.co.uk Preparatory work for Julie’s … Continue reading
Dye cloth Draw leaves collected from the wood Make a dress To dance through time From monks to fancy balls To weddings of today See faces, patterns on a tile Colour with Norton berries And poems of this ancient place … Continue reading
The surrounding lands and waters fed the Canons and provided the raw materials for life and building the Priory. Archaeological finds show utilisation of clay, sand, wood, metal, rocks and sandstone. The Canons lived a frugal life of community, no … Continue reading
Re-View Textile is exhibiting at Norton Priory Museum and Gardens from 19th April to 14th May 2024 Full details on the poster below, 10 artists with very different approaches to textiles showing work inspired by the grounds, archaeology of the … Continue reading
Re-View Textile is exhibiting at Norton Priory Museum and Gardens in the spring. The group has visited the Priory several times over the past months and been inspired by its long and varied history, building remains, archaeological finds outside and … Continue reading
Again a delight to exhibit at Castle Park early this year, a great naturally lit space in the upstairs gallery. A huge variety of work on display and we met some lovely visitors and sold work.
Re-view Textiles ‘Changes’ exhibition at Castle Park Arts Centre, Frodsham. Just two weeks left to visit the centre, there is a great little cafe that serves lunch and coffee/tea and cakes. There are 3 other exhibitions there to enjoy at … Continue reading
Re-View Textile 