The combination of great writing and great fashion could not
be found in any better place than in the works of poet Deborah Tyler-Bennett.
This highly talented woman says that her work is influenced
by vintage fashion, which is an influence shared by Debbie Bryan Studio &
Shop. Deborah looked picture perfect 1950's when she joined Alison Knox and
Tina Bettison for a Flash Mob Poetry reading at our shop on 8th December, which
was a huge success!
Here is what Decorah had to say about her part in the Nottingham
Festival of Words:
“As a Nottinghamshire
born writer, it’s always nice to be asked to do something connected with the
city of Nottingham. Many of my poems are set in and around the county,
featuring some characters based on ancestors in the hosiery-trade who worked as
stockingers. So, being Writer in Residence for Nottingham’s first Festival of
Words provides me with a wonderful opportunity, both to write about the city
and its lace-making/ textile heritage, and to inspire others around the theme
of Love and Lace.
When asked to write a
short poem on the theme to go on a postcard for the festival, I thought of
lace’s delicacy, its ‘heirloom’ qualities, but I also thought of the hard-graft
of making it.”
Deborah’s eagerly await poetry reading will be will be on
Friday 15th February from 5pm
to 7pm, during the pop-up tea room with Designer Lucy Renshaw, so this is
an evening not to miss!
Lucy will be available to sign copies of her fantastic Textile
Handbook, a step by step guide to up-cycling, re-cycling and re-crafting. For
information about her lamp design workshops on Saturday 18th &
Sunday 19th May, please follow this link: http://debbiebryan.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/make-your-christmas-gift-last-until.html
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