QUILT FEST
The Wrexham Art Treasures Exhibition of 1876 first revealed to the world our astonishing “Wonder Quilt of Wrexham”. To celebrate the 150th anniversary, Wrexham Library will be hosting its own three-day festival on 9th, 10th and 11th July.
Over the three days, there will be a display, including… a quarter-scale replica of the original Wonder Quilt; the Adam Jones Quilt (courtesy of Tŷ Pawb); the Dee Valley Quilt (courtesy of Ysgol Froncysyllte), as well as other textile/quilting art from Rhosddu Primary and Barker’s Lane schools; the Drawing Board’s 50-panel patchwork; and much more.
We welcome school visits on Thursday 9th July and Friday 10th July, from 10.00am until 11.30am, during which time volunteers will be on hand to chat about the exhibits.
In addition, there will be the following talks/demonstrations:
Thursday 9th July, 2.00pm-3.00pm: Celebrated textile artist, Bethan Hughes, will talk about the place of quilting in a modern world.
Friday 10th July, 1.00pm-4.00pm: Local artist, Rachel Harris, will talk about and demonstrate the traditional craft of Quilting in a Frame.
Saturday 11th July, 10.00am-12.00 noon: Come and help Rachel Harris (along with Emily Ashworth and Rosie Marubbi) to create a Library Quilt.
Saturday 11th July, 2.00pm-3.00pm: Join local author David Ebsworth and friends to hear about the fascinating history of the Wonder Quilt itself.
These are free events, but you must reserve your place.
If your school would like to visit during the school’s session, please note places are limited and must be reserved beforehand.
Contact Debbie Williams: 01978 292090, or library@wrexham.gov.uk.
