'Mill Maker' Emma Calvert

Walford Mill Crafts have many talented artists and makers amongst its staff members. In the lead up to the exhibition Walford Mill Crafts will be putting the spotlight on each specially selected ‘Mill Maker’ featuring the work of eight very different disciplines including silk weaving, embroidery, photography, jewellery and printmaking. 

On the 28^th November 2013 from 5:30-8:00pm, Walford Mill Crafts would be delighted if you could join them for a very special late night opening as all of the ‘Mill Makers’ will be selling and some will be demonstrating, there will be entertainment, PLUS 10% off everything you buy.

Meet the Maker: Emma Calvert – Woven Jewellery

18^th November –24^th November 2013

Emma Calvert creates bold textile jewellery by fusing traditional techniques with sculptural forms and contemporary colours.  Crossing from textiles into jewellery, Emma explores the process of making a two-dimensional fabric into a three-dimensional form through weaving, folding and knotting. 

Specialising in woven textiles, Emma studied BA Textile Design at Central St Martins London and graduated with First Class Honours in 2007.  With a thorough grounding in colour theory and her experimental weave techniques incorporating metal, Emma pursued a career in jewellery initially working for Vivienne Westwood before setting up her own label in 2011.

Working with a variety of fabrics, ribbons are intricately folded by hand using decorative knotting techniques. Each piece is then carefully finished with metalwork that complements the graphic shape of the textiles.  Emma’s instinctive use of colour and tone is echoed in her jewellery by mixing textures and hand-dyed ribbons with neon bright tones and highly polished silver.

Since launching her label, Emma’s collections are now sold through both fashion boutiques and design galleries online and across the UK.  Emma also works to commission with both private and commercial clients, offering a bespoke colour service to create something special.

New for 2013 is her diffusion range, a collection of stacking bracelets, simple bar necklaces and drop earrings which incorporate woven sections of delicate ribbons and silver-plated chain.  The colour palette inspired by the dazzling mosaics of Palermo’s Cappella Palatino and the deserted Ancient Roman city of Solunto. 

Emma has just completed the Craft Council’s 2013 Hothouse scheme.  As one of forty emerging makers selected for the national programme, Emma was part of the South West cohort who partnered with University of Plymouth and Devon Guild of Craftsmen.  Building on her achievements so far, Emma looks set to continue her success with exciting new projects and collaborations set for 2014 and beyond.

www.emmacalvert.co.uk

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twitter: @em_calvert

FREE entry as usual.

Open: Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 11am - 4pm

Walford Mill Crafts, Stone Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1NL. Directions here

01202 841400 info@walfordmillcrafts.co.uk

'Mill Maker' Krishula Auckland

 Walford Mill Crafts have many talented artists and makers amongst its staff members. In the lead up to the exhibition Walford Mill Crafts will be putting the spotlight on each specially selected ‘Mill Maker’ featuring the work of eight very different disciplines including silk weaving, embroidery, photography, jewellery and printmaking. 

On the 28^th November 2013 from 5:30-8:00pm, Walford Mill Crafts would be delighted if you could join them for a very special late night opening as all of the ‘Mill Makers’ will be selling and some will be demonstrating, there will be entertainment, PLUS 10% off everything you buy.

11th November - 17th November 2013 Krishula Auckland, Fine Art Photographer

Krishula’s work begins with a photograph. 

In 2008 Krishula graduated from Falmouth College of Art with a degree in Photography. During her time there Krishula trained primarily in traditional photographic practice, focusing on a wide range of historical darkroom techniques. These included printing with large format plate cameras, hand toning and developing film with a variety of unusual chemicals. A favourite of all the processes she leant, Albumen Printing, enabled a photograph to be created using egg white, watercolour paper and a sheet of acetate!
These fun and often-mysterious processes led to a passion for constant experimentation and since graduating Krishula has continued to play, incorporating a variety of both traditional and contemporary tools within her artwork.  

With a love of Polaroid film and the beautiful soft atmosphere it creates, Krishula often uses these small instant snapshots as a way of expressing her observations and understanding of the surrounding world.

Unfortunately, many of these wonderful film stocks are now disappearing and so the mix of both film and digital technology is now vital in allowing her a way of recreating such  colours and distinct tones. 

Although originally cautious of the mechanical and often sterile images created by early digital cameras, a rise in new technology has offered Krishula scope. Old and unstable chemical processes can now be scanned and preserved and a photographic canvas created. Pulling apart Polaroids, lifting and transferring emulsion and developing prints with the natural chemicals found in plants, are just some of a few of the hand manipulative processes Krishula uses and with the help of a scanner she continues to rework her images often adding several layers, textures and tones.

Key to her personal technique is the use of water whereby her images are floated, re-photographed and finally printed upon glass plates. The use of water and glass allows Krishula to explore her signature fascination with reflections and provide her with the soft ethereal tones found in Polaroid film. Ponds, puddles, metal and windows all provide great inspiration and for this reason she can be often found at the water’s edge, watching as the changing light creates fascinating reflections upon the tide. 

Stepping outside of the darkroom, Krishula has been fortunate enough to work both artistically and commercially within the vast realm of Photography. Exhibiting in London, Paris and Berlin, shooting film set stills and studio catalogue shots, designing book jackets and album covers; Krishula enjoys the great variety in her work and hopes to continue to constantly develop and hone her Photographic training. 

You can see more of Krishula's work here 

FREE entry as usual.

Open: Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 11am - 4pm

Walford Mill Crafts, Stone Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1NL. Directions here

01202 841400 info@walfordmillcrafts.co.uk

'Mill Maker' Alison C Board

Walford Mill Crafts have many talented artists and makers amongst its staff members. In the lead up to the exhibition Walford Mill Crafts will be putting the spotlight on each specially selected ‘Mill Maker’ featuring the work of eight very different disciplines including silk weaving, embroidery, photography, jewellery and printmaking. 

On the 28^th November 2013 from 5:30-8:00pm, Walford Mill Crafts would be delighted if you could join them for a very special late night opening as all of the ‘Mill Makers’ will be selling and some will be demonstrating, there will be entertainment, PLUS 10% off everything you buy.

Meet the Maker: Alison C. Board

4^th November – 10^th November 2013

Alison C. Board is an artist, printmaker and art tutor with over twenty years experience in Fine Art.

Originally self-taught, Alison recently graduated from Arts University Bournemouth after deciding to take some time away from her already established career, in order to further her knowledge. Gaining a First Class Honours degree has given Alison a thorough understanding of both traditional and contemporary techniques and exposed her to a variety of working methods.

Being born and brought up in the beautiful county of Dorset has provided Alison with a love of nature, in particular those natural forms which grow wild and overcome their surroundings, regardless of obstacle. Alison is drawn to their colour, texture and their place in the surrounding landscape.

This sense of place is also evident in the work she creates inspired by her personal ancestry. In 2010 Alison discovered a series of letters in the National Maritime Museum, written by her ancestor Susannah Middleton, which has influenced a body of work that incorporates text, narrative and history.

Alison has always used a variety of techniques within her work, preferring to not stick rigidly to one medium but incorporate the best that each has to offer. She often finds herself within the border between traditional art forms and more contemporary presentation, a place which she finds challenging but fuels her passion to bring her art work to an expanding audience.

Having previously owned a business in her home town of Wimborne Minster, Alison secured a shop assistant position at Walford Mill Crafts, situated there on the edge of the River Allen. Progressing through the company during her studies, she successfully acquired the position of Gallery Shop Manager in 2012 and uses her expertise in contemporary arts and retail to support their community of makers.

September 2013 will see Alison open her new studio at her home in Stourpaine, near Blandford, a project which has been her dream for the last four years. Downend Farm Studio will be open to the public for commissions, tuition and picture framing, all set in the heart of North Dorset, surrounded by the countryside which inspires Alison daily.

For more information on Alison’s work visit her website: www.alisoncboard-fineart.co.uk, her Facebook page: Alison C. Board or her Twitter feed. Alison is always available to talk about any aspect of her work and you are welcome to call her on 07807 024194.

FREE entry as usual.

Open: Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 11am - 4pm

Walford Mill Crafts, Stone Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1NL. Directions here

01202 841400 info@walfordmillcrafts.co.uk