Studio Seven have recently launched a new initiative at their Workshop at New Brewery Arts, Cirencester. They are staging a series of mini installations of their work to inspire and tempt visitors to look closer. As well as wonderful art pieces, each exhibition includes a collection of affordable items made specifically for each theme.

'Stitch for Victory' Currently showing until 12 April 2010
an installation with a patriotic feel, exploring the reworking of old garments and beautiful scraps of cloth. The exhibition includes several stunning pieces from the Make Do and Mend exhibition premiered at the Stroud International Textile Festival in 2008 and which has just closed after a second sell-out run at the Museum in the Park in Stroud. Available to buy are wonderful bags from vintage tailored suits by Kathryn Clarke and Union Jack cushions from exquisite devore fabrics by Liz Lippiatt, as well as a host of other goodies by the other Studio Seven artists.

'Seven Pairs' Opening 13th April 2010
An exhibition of seven beautiful pairs of shoes, one by each of the Studio Seven artists. This will be followed on 12 May by an exclusive exhibition of headpieces by Sarah Cant.

Stroud International Textile Festival 2010
Shop Window at Stroud Valley’s Artspace, John Street Stroud from 1-21 May 2010.

Studio Seven will again be playing a major part in this year’s. Their exhibition 'Remnants', an intrigue of seven stunning artworks, one made by each of the artists from an identical selection of raw materials.

Sunday 2 May 2010
Two exclusive film screenings of the film Cut 2 on Fold
Telling the story of the 2009 Cut 2 on Fold performance project from inspiration through to final performance, accompanied by a display of the stunning costumes that arose from the interactive installation at the 2009 Festival. Screenings are at 2pm and 4pm at Stroud Valleys Artspace and tickets, £3, are available from Stroud Tourist Information, 01453 760960.

1st to 14th May 2010
SVA Textile Studio Opening
The SVA Textile Studio will be open for a stunning show of artists’ work, featuring the work of resident artists Liz Lippiatt, Sarah Jenner, Francesca Chalk and Corinne Hockley and guest artists from Studio Seven, Jenny Bicat, Kathryn Clarke, Sarah Cant, Sarah Pearson-Cooke and Anne Rogers. Come and meet the artists and see the diverse range of contemporary pieces that they produce.


For further information on Studio Seven events, visit their website www.studio-seven.net or call 01285 658715. Studio Seven at New Brewery Arts is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am -5pm.