The Moorland Exhibition
of Needlework Art and Rural Crafts
Princetown, Dartmoor, Devon, UK

The Moorland Exhibition of needlework, art, traditional and rural crafts is organised by Nutmeg and is held each year at the Princetown Primary School in Dartmoor, Devon, UK during the ten days ending on the August Bank holiday Monday.

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Local B&B and Hotel accommodation in Dartmoor centered on Princetown
Introduction to Nutmeg and a short history of the moorland exhibition
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2001 EXHIBITS INCLUDED:

Creative Embroidery * Samplers * Canvas Work * Quilts * Spinning and Weaving * Hand and Machine Knitting * Lace Making * Tatting *  Crochet * Bead Work * Wood Turning * Wooden Boxes * Walking Sticks * Easels and Frames * Collectors Bears * Dried Flower Arrangements * Sugar Craft * Hand Dyed Threads * Workbox Magazine * Country Furniture * Painted Furniture * Paper Making * Painting:- Oils, Water Colours, Silk, Patination * Painted Pebbles * Ceramics * Militaria * Sheepskin Rugs * Thatching and Straw Work * Gypsy Flowers * Bird Tables * Garden Furnishings * Plants and Filled Baskets and Tubs * Embroidery and Craftwork Supplies and Equipment * Old and Out of Print Craft and Embroidery Books *

LAST YEARS WORKSHOPS PROGRAMME INCLUDED

BEGINNER'S SPINNING
Devon Guild of Spinners and Weavers

A half day workshop, offering individual tuition. Spinning wheel and fleece provided.

FELT and SILK PAPER MAKING
Rosemarie Smith

Both techniques provide your own fabric, which can be used for embroidery, or just to admire. All materials supplied. Creative packs for sale if you wish to do more at home.

HANDMADE RECYCLED PAPER
Angela Abbey

Make sheets of paper from used paper, and plant material from hedgerows and garden. Only plant dyes are used.

PAINTING IN OILS
Alan Kingwell

Alan was heard to say that he could teach anybody to paint! Come away with your own masterpiece. Bring your own kit if available, otherwise, everything supplied.

TATTING AND CROCHET
Beverley May

Bev's ever popular class! All materials and equipment supplied

ELEPHANTS GALORE
Stef Francis

Using elephants as a design source, applique, embroidery and shisha work will be used to make a picture, soft hanging, cushion or bag. Materials list supplied upon application

STUMP WORK AND NEEDLELACE
Rosemarie Smith

By request from past pupils. Learn the basics of this Elizabethan technique, and start a small project. Take a look at its application in some contemporary work. Bring 4" ring, 7" calico or polycotton, assorted threads, sewing kit and pen and paper.

LEATHER LOOK BOOKBINDING.
"Beginnings"

Create a hand made book, decorated with hand stitching and transformed with a leather look finish. Bring handmade paper, calico and Bondaweb. Will also be available at the Workshop.

EMBROIDERED LANDSCAPES
Rosemarie Smith

Using Dartmoor for inspiration, create a miniature landscape using sheers and chiffons with simple stitches and applied techniques. All threads and materials available for purchase. Bring oddments, sewing kit and frame.

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Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult

Demonstrations and a chance to try your hand at many exhibits
Unique Articles handmade by our exhibitors for sale.
Needlework knitting and craft materials and equipment available
Full programme of workshops.

 

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