Last few days of Tapestry Showcase

The display of all seven Derry Weave tapestries will close on Saturday 17th. August. Still a few days left to catch the complete body of work before it is divided up and gifted to communities across Derry. Over 400 images of the project to enjoy and nearly a thousand messages captured in the boat installation. Don't miss it!
The Playhouse 5-7 Artillery Street Derry/Londonderry BT48 6RG 10 - 4 each day, ends Saturday 17th August 2013

Photographs: Julie McPherson

Tapestries on Display

The exhibition of The Derry Weave tapestries is up and it looks great. This is the only occasion when all seven tapestries will be displayed together before being gifted to communities across the City. Venue: The Playhouse 5-7 Artillery Street Derry/Londonderry BT48 6RG
http://www.derryplayhouse.co.uk/ . Visit from 22 July to 17 Aug. Mon - Sat 10 - 4pm

Here is a little teaser to tempt you along.

Finishing Touches

A glorious Sunday afternoon spent adding the finishing touches to the tapestries. All now ready for exhibition. Opening: Monday July 22 5.30-6.30pm and continuing throughout August at The Playhouse Theatre 5-7 Artillery Street, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6RG. Tel: 028 71 268027

Finishing

All tapestries are off the loom. Now fully engaged in preparation for exhibition at Playhouse Theatre. Blocking, steaming, stitching and backing.

Finishing touches added to St Columba's tapestry

Ivan Taylor, Elma Taylor, Dickie and Elizabeth Montgomery weave in the last few threads of the Columba tapestry.

Foyle Disability centre

An enjoyable morning working on woven panels with clients at Foyle Disability Centre. Thanks guys for working so hard, we loved working with you.

The Long Tower Tapestry is first off the loom

This tapestry will be gifted to Aras Colmcille - an interpretation centre focused on the life, traditions and legacy of Colmcille, located in 'The Wee Nun's school' situated in the grounds of the Long Tower Church.  http://www.ilex-urc.com/Projects/Aras-Colmcille,-Long-Tower.aspx
Grainne and Mary from Aras Colmcille arrived just in time to help complete the weaving.