Pairings II conversations & collaboration

Pairings II Conversations and Collaborations is a simple thought; to celebrate uniqueness and togetherness. The intention is to celebrate making and makers and engage with another to learn and understand more.The participants come from a variety of material backgrounds. This exhibition commissioned by Stroud International Textile Festival develops new working partnerships with at least one maker working with textiles. Other works are selected from the 'Pairings' collaborative project originally initiated in 2009 at Manchester Metropolitan University and the 'Stitching and Thinking Group' at University of the West of England. An accompanying symposium was held on 5 May 2012 at Stroud College