Bra-ra Dresses

See Julia's latest quirky creations made out of recycled underwear!

www.bra-ra-dresses.com

STITCHBUSINESS

This up and coming independent textile school is getting a good name for itself – even though I say so myself!  Run by Julia Triston and Tracy A Franklin, students can enrol for accredited City & Guilds courses and Master Classes.  Take a look at the website – you might be tempted to sign up for a course yourself!

http://www.stitchbusiness.com

Fowler's Yard

This is where it all happens in Durham!  Seven creative spaces for artists in the heart of the city, next to the river and so accessible by foot, bus, bike and car.  Julia occupies studio 2 – come and see her at work and visit this vibrant artist’s community.  Commission one of the artists to make you something bespoke, or buy one offs from the shelf.  Make the trip - it’s worth the effort!

Fusion

This group of diverse women artists mix ideas and media to show off their stitched textile skills in making everything from mirrors and hangings to 3d sculptures and costumes.  The group will soon be celebrating 10 years of being together and their exhibitions are growing in stature.  Watch this space…..!

www.fusiontextileartists.co.uk

Tracy A Franklin

A well-known specialist traditional embroiderer, Tracy occupies the studio next door to Julia’s in Fowlers Yard.  Trained at the Royal School of Needlework, Tracy has written some definitive books in embroidery and her workshops are very well attended by people from all over the country.  Check out what she can offer you.

www.tracyafranklin.com

Embroiderer's Guild

Despite the many difficulties that the 21st century has thrown at it, this Guild keeps on keeping on!  Subscribe to the best textile magazines, join your local branch, book a course, or buy a course of books – it’s all here for the budding embroiderer and textile enthusiast.