Diana Springall A Brave Eye
Diana Springall A Brave Eye by June Hill, published by A&C Black on November 15, 2011, is a comprehensive exploration of the life and work of one of Britain’s prominent textile artists. This edition, comprising 176 pages, delves into Diana Springall’s extensive 40-year career in textiles, highlighting her roles as a lecturer at the Victoria and Albert Museum and her leadership positions within the Embroiderers’ Guild and the Society of Designer Craftsmen. The book presents an overview of her contributions to the field of embroidery and her influence on both education and the fine art world.
Readers will find a detailed examination of Springall’s artistic journey and her advocacy for embroidery as a significant craft. The book discusses her involvement in various exhibitions, including the 2011 Knitting and Stitching Show, and emphasizes her impact on contemporary artists in the field. With subjects covering art, individual artists, and textile design, this work serves as a valuable resource for those interested in needlework, embroidery, and the broader context of crafts and hobbies.
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Diana Springall is one of Britain’s best-known textile artists. Her 40-year career in textiles includes appointments as a panel lecturer at the Victoria and Albert Museum, and chairman of both the Embroiderers’ Guild and the Society of Designer Craftsmen. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts andher work can be found in many private and public collections. Launched with an exhibition and feature-stand at the 2011 Knitting and Stitching Show (London, Dublin and Harrogate), this book explores the life, work and impact of one of the UK’s greatest embroiderers and strongest advocates of the craft itself.Diana is heavily involved with embroidery within both education and museums and collections. She has been instrumental in promoting embroidery in the fine art world, and has been teacher and mentor to a significant proportion of today’s greatest artists working in stitch, including Alice Kettle.
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