About
A creative writing workshop, using personal memories inspired by historical objects with A.T. Boyle and Alison Nicolls
“What are you wearing today?”
For this writing workshop wear or bring something made of silk (or with a silky texture). The two Alisons will inspire you to write creatively about fabrics and shades and you’ll come away thinking differently about the clothes and accessories we wear.
Image copyright A.T. Boyle
Abou the artists: Alison Nicholls is Cultural Services Officer for Staffordshire Moorlands District Council responsible for the care of the Nicholson Museum & Art Gallery collection. A.T. Boyle is a published writer who curated an exhibition about British fabrics and pigments and runs the online magazine exObjects at www.artificialsilk.org
This workshop is part of Leek Textile Week , a week-long celebration running from 23-29 September 2024. Leek Textile Week will comprise a series of community-focused activities, talks and exhibitions that celebrate the town’s rich textile heritage. We will weave threads of the past into the present, spinning new connections with artisans from India and beyond whose knowledge helped transform the local industry.
Leek Textile Week is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England , UK Government , Staffordshire Moorlands District Council , OUTSIDE Arts and League of Artisans .
