How would you describe your Gallery?:

Situated in the historic heart of Ledbury, Weavers Gallery shows a varied programme by local artists and makers. Exhibitions are run by the artists so there is always an opportunity for them to interact with visitors.

Do you specialise in any particular artform or craft?:

A wide range of art and crafts is represented with a special emphasis on textile art.

What's important to you when you choose whose work to exhibit and sell?:

We seek to give local artists and craftspeople an opportunity to exhibit in a popular venue. There is a wide range of styles and media on display throughout the season.

What's coming up this year?:

Starting from the end of April, there are exhibitions by local groups of artists, including several textile groups. For Ledbury Poetry Festival 26 June - 5 July, there is a themed exhibition of art textiles inspired by Folklore. In addition, Ledbury BookArts will once again have an eclectic display of work. For h.Art "Bound by Nature" features the work of four talented local textile artists. Carol Dash - Fine felt wearables and mixed media artwork. Louise Hancox - felt maker, natural dyeing and botanical printing. Julia Rollit - textile landscape artist incorporating silk painting, hand made felt and embroidery. Lynne Russell- textile artist working with natural fibres to produce 2 and 3 D art works.

Your notable exhibitions in the last few years:

Each summer the gallery hosts an invitational exhibition of textile art with a poetry-linked theme, for Ledbury's annual poetry festival, plus the local BookArts group.

Who are the Artists you show on a regular basis:

Textile Groups - Stitch in the Middle, Mostly Felt, Sage, Midlands Textile Forum Art Groups - Ledbury Art Society, Herefordshire Painting Club, Group of Four Local artists - Jeanette McCulloch, Angie Hughes, Caroline Owen-Thomas

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