News Update
2020 Patterns of Inspiration- National Trust Rainham Hall
The exhibition was a great success, with 357 visitors and lots of great comments in the visitors book. We are now starting research for our next exhibition in 2021 when THE MATERIAL GIRLS group will be 20 year old (we know we don’t look old enough). We also have a new member joining the group, more information to follow......
2020 Patterns of Inspiration- National Trust Rainham Hall
The exhibition was a great success, with 357 visitors and lots of great comments in the visitors book. We are now starting research for our next exhibition in 2021 when THE MATERIAL GIRLS group will be 20 year old (we know we don’t look old enough). We also have a new member joining the group, more information to follow......
Patterns of Inspiration: A Textile Art Exhibition by The Material Girls
to read the article written by Rainham Hall click the link below:
to read the article written by Rainham Hall click the link below:
The Material Girls exhibition is being staged in the grade II Hayloft at the National Trust Rainham Hall where Anthony Denney was tenant during the 60's. Denney was a one of Conde Nast's chief photographers and his work featured in British Vogue Magazine. He was collector of art, a patron and a Master of Still Life. The Material Girls have taken their inspiration from some of the artists that were in his collection and given it their own twist.Entry into the gardens and exhibition are free, usual charge to the house apply
Design by committee, today’s meeting had a visitor from National Trust Rainham Hall to see our ideas for the upcoming exhibition Denney Edition
Last week Dom from Rainham Hall returned to see how we were progressing with our work that will be in the Library at the hall when the exhibition opens at the end of June.17/6/2019
This the third exhibition that the Material Girls are working on as creative partners with the National Trust Rainham Hall. Click to read more about Anthony Denney in this Tatler Article click on the link to read more......
https://www.tatler.com/…/anthony-denney-rainham-hall-living…
https://www.tatler.com/…/anthony-denney-rainham-hall-living…
Another chance to see this work in another exciting venue!
New Members We are happy to welcome three new members to the group. Maria Spiller, Jane Lock and Karen Wright.
Sadly due to increasing work commitments with her ‘day job’ Helen has decided to leave The Material Girls. She will be continuing to exhibit when she is able, we look forward to supporting her and seeing her future endeavours.
'Patterns of Inspiration' Exhibition is at Alchemy Gallery, Barleylands Craft Village until 30th October so plenty of time to visit.
Essex Life have an article in their Art Review September addition about this exhibition!and our exhibition at Loughton Art Centre.
The Journey Starts Here.........
For the Material Girls next adventure with the National Trust we are leaving behind John Harle and the 18th century and exploring the 1940s when Rainham Hall was requisitioned as a children's nursery. Our exhibition at the Hall in September will be inspired by wartime childhood so research has commenced with a trip to the V&A Museum of Childhood at Bethnal Green. 25/1/2017.
For the Material Girls next adventure with the National Trust we are leaving behind John Harle and the 18th century and exploring the 1940s when Rainham Hall was requisitioned as a children's nursery. Our exhibition at the Hall in September will be inspired by wartime childhood so research has commenced with a trip to the V&A Museum of Childhood at Bethnal Green. 25/1/2017.
23/1/2017
All our work (except for one piece) has been removed from National Trust Rainham Hall ready for the instillation of their new program which will be in place ready for the spring opening in March. However the Material Girls will still be involved in the house as Beverley's 'Will' remains in the room with John Harle's original Will. In the meantime we are working on our next body of work for the Hall due to be exhibited at the Hall later in the Summer! If you missed our 'WITH THE COMPLIMENTS OF JOHN HARLE' at NT Rainham Hall it's not to late the Exhibition is moving to Havering Museum, Romford. This is a busy year we are currently working on our upcoming exhibition at Essex Wildlife Trust- Ingrebourne Valley - Hornchurch Country Park. Check for dates on Exhibition page.
All our work (except for one piece) has been removed from National Trust Rainham Hall ready for the instillation of their new program which will be in place ready for the spring opening in March. However the Material Girls will still be involved in the house as Beverley's 'Will' remains in the room with John Harle's original Will. In the meantime we are working on our next body of work for the Hall due to be exhibited at the Hall later in the Summer! If you missed our 'WITH THE COMPLIMENTS OF JOHN HARLE' at NT Rainham Hall it's not to late the Exhibition is moving to Havering Museum, Romford. This is a busy year we are currently working on our upcoming exhibition at Essex Wildlife Trust- Ingrebourne Valley - Hornchurch Country Park. Check for dates on Exhibition page.
You may have noticed our new Logo, we commissioned Matt Lane-Dixon a graphic designer to do the job for us, a big thank you to Matt for all his help.
http://www.mattlanedixon.co.uk
The logo takes its inspiration from the handmade quality of textile art and reflects the feel of the materials used, as well as the overall creativity in the group. The layout of the logo is contemporary and easy to read but also has a subtle texture to the letterforms and shapes.
Just before the exhibition opened at Rainham Hall, Mary decided that it would be her last exhibition with the group. We were sorry to see Mary leave, her work is beautiful, she always came up with the most inspired ideas and her support to the group will be missed, Mary's work will still be on show at the Hall and more of her work will be exhibited when the full exhibition is hung in the 'Brew House'.
As one door closes another opens as 'they' say, and we welcome a new member in the group, Sally Chinea. Sally has joined the group just as we start a new project this time with Essex Wildife Trust, we will be exhibiting work at the new Ingrebourne Valley Visitor center in May 2016.
As one door closes another opens as 'they' say, and we welcome a new member in the group, Sally Chinea. Sally has joined the group just as we start a new project this time with Essex Wildife Trust, we will be exhibiting work at the new Ingrebourne Valley Visitor center in May 2016.
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This sample of items that were previously posted on the News page.
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The Material Girls are traveling far and wide to research their next project which is due to be exhibited at National Trusts Rainham Hall in 2015 after the hall has undergone major restoration work. The group have been keeping an eye on the work at the hall, even going up to the roof to see whats happening. Their research has included visits to the V&A and Kensington Palace, who knows where else their research may take them? Watch this page for more updates.
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The exhibition continues in National Trust Rainham Hall until further notice. Every Second Friday of the month one of the Girls is Artist in residence.
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We will be demonstrating and selling work at the Frost Fayre.
We hope to see you in the Hayloft
26th and 27th November between 12 and 4pm.
We hope to see you in the Hayloft
26th and 27th November between 12 and 4pm.