A FLOCK OF BENCHES
NEST, BIRMINGHAM
20 SEPTEMBER - 1 OCTOBER 2010
For Nest eight Salon Benches that have been made by knitting groups from across the UK will be exhibited.
Each Salon Bench has been made collectively made by groups in Milton Keynes, Northampton, Devon, Bristol, London, Birmingham, Talgarth, and Newcastle-Gateshead. Using selected fleeces and uniquely spun yarns, each group has worked with an artist to personalise their benches by applying a variety knitting and felting techniques.
Salon Bench Northampton, led by Abi Jackson
Salon Bench Milton Keynes, led by Tracey Clarke
Salon Bench Roving Devon, led by Carolyn Morton
Salon Bench Newcastle-Gateshead, led by Joss Wrigg
Salon Bench Talgarth, led by Ann Rowson
Salon Bench London, led by Zarah Savage / Prick Your Finger
Salon Bench Birmingham, led by Trevor Pitt
The design and construction of The Knitting Salon was produced with support from Craftspace.www.craftspace.co.uk