As a part of out SEED Exhibition, Ashia will be hosting a talk on the history of Ruskin Lace.
Ashia Cannon will share her beautiful collection of Ruskin lace and talk about the history of the craft and the techniques which make it special. Ruskin lace includes needlelace, cut work and drawn thread work to create a range of intricate geometric patterns and was developed in the late 19th century in the Lake District by Marion Twelves who was encouraged to develop a linen making industry by John Ruskin, giving local women a valuable trade. Ruskin lace is created using geometric designs.
Bring your own craft project to join our Craft Cafe afterwards if you like, running 11-1pm.
Ashia Cannon - is a local artist with a particular interest in historical textiles. She has been learning how to make Ruskin lace, a type of lace created in the Lakes during the Arts and Crafts period, and has taken inspiration from the shapes of a poppy seed head to craft a geometric design used in Ruskin lace.
This session is suitable for anyone. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Our centre is wheelchair accessible with parking on site, ramped access to the studio door and level throughout. We have a wheelchair-accessible toilet.