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Love, Lust, Chaos by Mandy Dunning Frida Kahlo’s life was full of highs and lows. She was in a bus crash that left her with lifelong pain and injuries fuelling her vibrant and interesting pieces of artwork. Her passionate marriage to Diego Rivera led to a chaotic existence resulting in many affairs and political liaisons.Continue reading “No 2 Frida Kahlo”

Over the next few weeks we’ll introduce you to the extraordinary women who have inspired our work. Sign up to the website to get the blog directly to your inbox. Pink Rhodes by Janice Ballard Zandra Rhodes has been a printer and designer for over 50 years. She introduced printed chiffons, beaded edges, pleats, feathers,Continue reading “Meet the “Passionate Women” No 1. Zandra Rhodes”

”Passionate Women”, the latest exhibition from the Alchemist’s Needle opened today at the historical and beautiful Whitchurch Silk Mill. Visitors were impressed by the variety of work on display and commented on the high quality of the pieces. The Jane Austen group project proved particularly popular with several works already sold. The exhibition continues untilContinue reading “Exhibition Opens!!”

At the recent Weftival festival of crafts, visitors to the Whitchurch Silk Mill were treated to a preview of our forthcoming exhibition which begins in September. The mill is currently undertaking a creative collaboration with Jane Austen’s House – weaving ribbons inspired by the colours and collections displayed there. https://whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/JAH-images-with-ribbons-designs-030624.pdf To complement this work, weContinue reading “Sneaky Peak”

Come and meet us! The Whitchurch Silk Mill is hosting a weekend of crafts showcasing textile makers and weavers who will all be available to talk about their practices and the reason they love their particular craft. Items will also be available to purchase. 5th – 6th July 2024.https://whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk/event/weftival/

Excitement is building for our forthcoming exhibition at Whitchurch Silk Mill in September 2024. Entitled Passionate Women, it is a wide-ranging exploration of female strength and empowerment through the medium of stitched artworks. Also on display will be a range of projects undertaken by members of the Alchemist’s Needle since our last exhibition. These includeContinue reading “Upcoming Events”

We have been unexpectedly invited to join the fun at the Hurstbourne Forge Christmas Craft Market on Saturday 26th November 2-6pm. Plenty of beautiful handcrafted items from the Alchemists alongside other stalls, food and music.

The Alchemist’s Needle are at the Andover Museum this Saturday (19th November) for the Christmas Fayre. Do come and meet us and take a chance to buy some super stocking fillers and handcrafted gifts from us and other local makers. It’s on from 10-4 and we’d love to see you there and to welcome youContinue reading “Christmas Fayre at the Andover Museum”