An exhibition of new works by Ed Kluz created in collaboration with members of the Colne Valley Museum community.

IN PRAISE OF MAKERS celebrates the history, politics and craft of this unique part of Britain. A vibrant and politically active community of makers has shaped the identity of the Colne Valley for over 300 years and new generations continue to draw inspiration from these trailblazers. Ed has been collaborating with members of the museum and local community to create a number of works which echo and respond to the form and purpose of traditional objects often found in the homes of 19th century makers of the region. Slaithwaite-based McNair Shirts have generously given their time and expertise in helping to create a processional banner made from wool cloth woven on the museum’s early 19th century handlooms.

EMBROIDERERS
Margaret Hizzett, Maggie Owen, Pauline Pearson, Christina Smith, Linda Turton, Susan Whitwam & Val Williams

CLOTH WEAVER
Raymond Ellis

CLOG MAKER
Alan Gaukroger

WOOD CARVER
Alan Holt

BANNER MAKERS
Natalie Stapleton, Lydia Whiting, Susan Rushworth, McNair Shirts

Open 3 July until 3 October 2020
11am – 5pm, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays

Read a review of IN PRAISE OF MAKERS by Yvette Huddleston for the Yorkshire Post here.

IN PRAISE OF MAKERS is one of six Meeting Point projects, led by Arts&Heritage and funded by Arts Council England that will open in the North West, Yorkshire and the North East during the summer of 2021.

Listen to the new Arts&Heritage podcast, for which artist Ed Kluz discusses his exhibition at Colne Valley Museum, with the museum’s lead volunteer curator Melanie Williams.