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East Anglian Stitch Textiles (EAST) was formed in 1995 in response to a demand for a self-supporting framework for local artists in the southern half of East Anglia, UK.
The members come from a range of backgrounds, but all have in common the commitment to the continued development of textile work, its recognition and its full participation in the established art scene.
Our new exhibition "MAKING A POINT!" will be starting at Braintree Museum in October 2012 and then moving on to Corinium Museum, Cirencester from 11 May to 15 June 2013. Updates on other venues will be advised once confirmed.
Information on our new work will be coming soon to these web pages - keep an eye out on individual artist's page.
Several members of EAST have now dipped into the world of publishing - our new PUBLICATIONS page gives information on books written or edited by EAST members and how to obtain copies.
In addition, EAST @ THE WARNER TEXTILE ARCHIVE is now available as a touring exhibition through the Warner Textile Archive. Hire of the exhibition is free, but subject to an administration fee (full conditions on application). For more details go to our WARNER PROJECT page or contact the Warner Textile Archive on 01376 557803 or email charlotte.harding@braintree.gov.uk.
EAST are now also able to offer a range of talks and workshops about the EAST @ The Warner Textile Archive project, either as a whole and how it came about, or a more item/subject specific talk on selected pieces that you may wish to select. We are now fully booked for 2012 but if you are interested in booking the group for 2013 or beyond contact the EAST talks secretary for more information - talks@easttextile.co.uk.
If you missed our previous exhibition TALKING TEXTILES or just wanted to be reminded of the pieces of work you saw visit our Gallery page - here you can also find images of previous exhibitions - EAST 13 and EAST @ the Warner Textile Archive.
For information on individual artists visit our artists page; click on an artist's name or image for more information on that individual.
As well as the group talks, many of the individuals of the group run workshops or are available to talk about their work - if you are interested contact the group secretary at secretary@easttextile.co.uk and she can pass your enquiry on to the relevant individual.
 
Above - members of EAST working hard at their March 2010 meeting.
EAST member Janette Bright has been helping with the background research to the Threads of Feeling at the Foundling Museum, which finished on 6 March 2011. This emotive exhibition showcased never before seen 18th century fabrics. If you missed the exhibition or want to see more go to www.threadsoffeeling.com or for more information of the Foundling Museum visit www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk
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EAST @ The Warner Textile Archive - Exhibition at the Knitting and Stitching Show, Alexandra Palace, October 2009
Visit the gallery for pictures of our exhibitions - Talking Textiles, EAST 13 and EAST @ The Warner Textile Archive at The Knitting and Stitching Shows, London and Harrogate, or visit the exhibition archive for previous shows.
The individual style of each member is as distinctive as the varied themes, which range from ideas born out of foreign travel, local and historical research, or more personal reflections questioning identity and faith. Each member develops her own ideas through careful and considered design work coupled with expertise and skill.
Current members of the group are:
Melinda Berkovitz
Janette Bright
Susan Canfield
June Carroll
Diana Christopher
Ellen Devall
Carol Dixon
Liz Hammond
Jenny Langley
Tricia North
Anne Norton
Delia Pusey
Lorna Rand
Libby Smith
Margaret Talbot
Julie Topsfield
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