The Crafts Council of Ireland are organising the following exhibition – it would be great to see lots of felt in there.
BEAUTY IN NATURE is an exhibition of textiles in conjunction with the Crafts Council of Ireland and
our textile GANS (Guild Associations Network and Societies) which will be on display at the Knit and Stitch
Show in Dublin. RDS 1-4th November 2012
Brief
Work in the exhibition must be in response to and inspired by beauty in Nature and our natural
environment- colour, texture, pattern, form. It can take the form of literal or abstract interpretation.
Pieces must be contemporary in design and can be in any textile media and technique.
CCoI encourage 2D and 3D works, sculptural, wall based and wearable accessories – bags,
hats, scarves, throws etc.
Selection
Work will be selected on the basis of excellence in design and making, fit within the overall exhibition and
creative interpretation of the brief.
Work must have been made within last 3 years and not shown in the Knit and Stitch or in
any CCoI exhibitions.
Successful makers will have their work photographed and exhibited in the Knit and Stitch show. Contact Mary Wheelan for an application – maryw@ccoi.ie

Completed application form and work must be returned by the 8th October 2012