by Alice Kettle | Nov 17, 2017 | Conversations
In stitching we have made a common ground, we do not need to speak and yet we do while stitching. The women are modest and say they can’t stitch or that their stitching isn’t good. But they do stitch and produce beautiful work. Some watch. I want... 
by Alice Kettle | Nov 16, 2017 | Artists
Extraordinary work which engages powerfully with issues of migration. https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2016/jan/07/john-akomfrah-vertical-sea-arnolfini-bristol-lisson-gallery-london-migration 
by Vanessa Rolf | Nov 15, 2017 | Workshops
The second Making Common Ground session welcomed a few new faces to the group. We continued stitching, introducing some new textiles reference points. One person had dug out a lovely book of stitch techniques to bring along. The conversation again was really... 
by Alice Kettle | Nov 15, 2017 | Stitch a Tree
Gary a visitor said he doesn’t read but is able at stitching and has offered to help stitch the patches together. 
by Alice Kettle | Nov 15, 2017 | Artists
I have been working with S over the last few months. She is a remarkable creative woman who was forced to leave Uganda. I shall write more about our conversations at much greater length, as they are extensive. I need to understand how to represent her voice and...