Weaving Together a Story of Place

Working with artists & teachers in Kirklees to provide inspiration, skills and connection with textiles. A 2 year @phf_uk funded programme.

[Moorlands Primary @MoorlandsHudds]

Thank you to Kim @darnitworkshops who has spent the day with Year 4 developing ‘sewn circuits’. Take a look at our progress so far, can you guess what our word is for #BritishScienceWeek2023 ? 💡 ⚡️ #MPS #yr4 #science #art

[Shape North @shapenortharts]

Yr1 : Weaving Kente Cloth: Africa - Exploring textiles through paper and pattern making. Crossing warp (parallel/ vertical)and weft (horizontal)Creating Ashanti fabrics.
@yr1melthamce @melthamceschool

[Weaving Together a Story of Place @Textilesinplace]

@WovenInKirklees @shapenortharts

[Julia Roebuck @upcyclefashion]

LOVE delivering this new "Fabric Detectives" #textiles #materials #science session for yr 1 @GomersalPSchool
🌍 All fabrics come from a plant, animal or mineral from the earth
💭 Fabrics are EVERYWHERE!
🔬 Investigating close up
✍️ Draw what we see
#STEAM
@GomersalArt

[Gomersal Primary Art @GomersalArt]

The difference in our children’s sewing abilities after a year focusing on our textiles curriculum is phenomenal.Y5 have worked with local artist,Julia Roebuck @upcyclefashion They learnt about make do &mend during WW2 &it’s relevance in current times & the fast fashion craze

[Shape North @shapenortharts]

Yr6 Clothes Swap:Teaching our pupils /school family to understand the impact of ‘Fast Fashion & Textiles Waste’& how we can make a positive change in the world🙌🌎 Reuse ♻️ Recycle ♥️
@Textilesinplace @WovenInKirklees @EvokeKirklees @melthamceschool @upcyclefashion @yr6melthamce

[Shape North @shapenortharts]

Our @phf_uk ‘Weaving together A Story Of Place’ research today was fantastic @melthamceschool Art Council were mini teachers,skill sharing textiles with KS1 &Ks2 pupils & teachers from 4 other Kirklees schools:supported by artists @HuddersfieldUni. Amazing learning taking place!

[Shape North @shapenortharts]

Fabulous weaving lesson with artist @ElnazYazdani for our @phf_uk work Yr2,India🇮🇳 ‘Jamil’s Clever Cat’ Teachers,Artist & 60 pupils totally engaged using textiles to develop new creative practice, cross curricular lessons,growth, confidence, as well as have FUN in the classroom🙌

[Elnaz Yazdani @ElnazYazdani]

Our fashion and textile staff team worked hard to support our students on this! 🧵🪡✏️🎨 check it out!

[Kate Nussey @katenussey13]

Y1 and Y6 seasonal contributions to our Holme Valley textile-linked art week. Very proud x #UJIart

[Our Biennale @OurBiennale]

The #MagnificentMe Piazza Parade is THIS WEEK!

Come & enjoy:
🎉 Parade
💃 Flash mobs
🎪 Performances from Poppins Presents & @shabangtheatre
🎺 Gizmos w Orchestra of Objects
🥁 Samba w Rhythm Stick Drumming
🎭 Funky junk w Satellite Arts

https://t.co/qcn7ukLp32

#OurBiennale

[Julia Roebuck @upcyclefashion]

What a fab day with @yr3melthamce making flags inspired by Roman textiles for their #History lesson. Using vegetable dyes to colour the background, they printed their own Roman inspired symbol onto linen, wool & cotton, then added some gold "metal of the gods" leaf #textiles

[Weaving Together a Story of Place @Textilesinplace]

@HelainaSharpley @wyprintworkshop @Lydgate_Batley @_Change_Project #STEAM!

[Gomersal Primary Art @GomersalArt]

Our Year 3 felt is now dry and has been placed on display in our gallery space. We have some very proud children and teachers, today. We can’t wait to see how our textile curriculum develops next year too @phf_uk @Textilesinplace @WovenInKirklees @CraftsCouncilUK @HuddersfieldUni

[Gomersal Primary Art @GomersalArt]

Year 3 are enjoying a felt making workshop today, delivered by the wonderful Elinor from @HuddersfieldUni We’ve learnt how to agitate the fibres to make a new piece of fabric. @Textilesinplace @WovenInKirklees @nataliewalton78 @pontypines

[RBS Conservation @RBSConservation]

@GomersalArt @HuddersfieldUni @Textilesinplace @phf_uk @WovenInKirklees @nataliewalton78 @NSEAD_Sophie @CraftsCouncilUK Our son had an amazing time - he commented it was the 'best trip ever' - thanks to everyone involved in making this happen!

[Gomersal Primary Art @GomersalArt]

Our arts council children have had a fabulous day taking part in different textile workshops @HuddersfieldUni as part of our @Textilesinplace project. It was amazing to see the degree show & learn different textile techniques from other children. @phf_uk @WovenInKirklees

[Woven in Kirklees @WovenInKirklees]

Full house with #EsmeYoung celebrating 1 year to go to #WOVEN23 and #CulturesOfPlace @AHHuddersfield

[Woven in Kirklees @WovenInKirklees]

Stage one complete ! Everyone has made a start in thier headdress ! Looking good so far!

[yr6melthamce @yr6melthamce]

A great day at the University @Textilesinplace @shapenortharts

[yr6melthamce @yr6melthamce]

Fun art @Textilesinplace @shapenortharts