PEACE BY PIECE
MAKING
The theme of
the wall hanging will involve participants in recollection, research and
interpretation of life and experience on the Home Front during 1939 to 1945 and
will present this creatively using rag-rug making techniques, which were a
traditional craft of the period.
The
traditional collection of material for re-use to make rag-rugs gave a
particular character to the work. Recycling materials for use in this project
will recall that spirit of make do and mend in conjunction with modern
environmental concerns. It is now possible to use dyes with fabrics and create
designs that are more striking.
In the past,
rag-rug making was often a shared activity within a family. Sharing work in
progress, sessions will bring everyone together and also share ideas and
materials.
The hanging
will use a flexible design to accommodate the final number of pieces. The
artist will work with up to 10 groups, each producing a number of rag-rug
pieces depending on their time and ability.
HANGING
DESIGN MATERIALS TECHNIQUE
TO MAKE A COLLECTIVE RAG-RUG HANGING
WORKING WITH GROUPS IN THE COMMUNITY