Tech-tile
12 July to 12 October 2008

Free admission

Tech-tile comprises extraordinary contemporary works of jewellery by the English artist Stephen Bottomley, whose creations are a form of homage to the work of Mariano Fortuny, the Venetian artist working a century ago.

Fortuny brought together past and present, the modern and medieval. From his workshop emerged a rich fusion of styles. It is this combination of tradition with technological experimentation that is at the basis of the jewellery now produced by Stephen Bottomley. He says ‘My work plays on the inherent differences of two arenas - one the product of our time, the other the tradition of our discipline. Where these two worlds interweave is a new territory that stimulates ideas and imaginations.’

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Saturday 27 September
Inspired Printed Textiles
10.30am-3.30pm £30
Taking Tech-tile as inspiration, explore and design print patterns on textiles using mono, block printing and stencilling techniques with Lucy Brown.
To book telephone 01273 290200

Saturday 4 October
In conversation with Stephen Bottomley
2.30-4pm £5
Renowned writer and critic Margot Coatts leads a discussion with Stephen Bottomley about his career and latest body of work on display.
To book telephone 01273 290200