Yesterday, when we were off looking at a Shetland tup for our new gimmers, we were taken to see this little exhibition by Betty Fraser Harris, who formerly had the lovely Walton flock of Shetlands. There is some wonderful feltwork and natural dyeing, using plants and fungi from her surroundings. I had never seen blue printing ('heliographic cyanotype printing' ) before but that is amazing - the materials to do it are available from George Weil supplies. Betty has used the process with her old family photos to excellent effect, and has used it for a bedspread. She has also made a felting demonstration using hand made figures, of felting in the East. It starts with a woman weighing the fleece for her giant felt project, then takes you through the whole process, including the large felt piece rolled and pulled by a yak
There are lovely felted and embroidered waistcoats, tiny crocheted bootees, oh all sorts of things, all on display in her own home. She is intending to keep the exhibition going for a little longer than advertised below, so if you are in southern Scotland, or passing up the A702, do take the time to drop in. We loved it
EXHIBITION OF WOOLWORK AND BLUEPRINTING near DOLPHINTON, WEST LINTON, PEEBLESHIRE
Betty Fraser Harris would like to share the results of her work in woolcraft, using the fleece from her pedigree flock of Shetland sheep, and also her experience in blueprinting, using old photographs and plant material.
Viewing will be by appointment only. To make a booking please call Betty on 01968 682263 between 7pm and 8pm.
Viewing will take place throughout September, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Viewing times are: 10 - 11.30 am
11.45 - 1.15pm
4 - 5pm
Betty will be raising money for 3 charities -Oxfam, Help for Heroes and The Heather Trust, and £2 entry will be charged.
Topic: Betty's craft exhibition - south of Scotland (Read 2930 times)
