Stroud International Textile Festival

at last some pics - these are from what i would call the main exhibition, "Word Play":

mostly details from works by:Tilleke Schwartz, Debbie Smyth, Jessica Turrell and Clyde Olliver

next are some snaps from the exhibition "Talisman" by the South West Textile Group

also excellent was "Relics", cooperative works by Corinne Gradis and Elodie Watanabe, i didn't take photos but try this

there's also been lots of exhibits dotted around the town and some instalations i haven't found - the open studios was small but interesting in the contrast of styles it presented

there's been lots of talls and workshops but i couldn't really sign up for any, i don't think i would have had the energy to do those as well as visiting the exhibitions which were my main priority

i hope the festival manages to run again next year, funding is a problem now - but i don't think mick will want to come for another three weeks, cycling choices are limited by the severn estuary, although he might consider it if i found a site further inland ........ mmmmm more research to do