Chain Reaction is a group of artists drawn from across Suffolk. We work in contemporary textiles in a range of media. The group exhibits together regularly and meets to provide support, inspiration and critical appraisal for each others' work. We believe that if we can continue to surprise and delight one another then it must be possible to do the same for the public.
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Chain Reaction was originally formed as the Suffolk branch of the Eastern Region Textile forum in 2010, but has since moved on to become an independent exhibiting group. Currently there are 9 members with various interests including weaving, felt-making, quilting, shibori dyeing, and hand and machine embroidery.
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The group meets on the 2nd Monday of the month between 10am and 1pm at The Village Hall, Thornham St. Martin IP31 1 SW. Some mornings are deciated to member-led workshops or other group activities. Approaching the annual exhibition there is always some kind of 'admin' to do but all meetings are informal and sociable.
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The group has exhibited in various venues in the past but we now have an annual, week-long exhition at The Pond Gallery, Snape Maltings every September.
As well as exhibiting our own work we dedicate some space to displaying our experiments and samples and we have a shop area where members sell their own goods. We also sell Inspiration Packs which are put together by the group to raise funds for running costs of the group.
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Interested in Joining?
We are looking for new members who are experienced in textiles and who can enhance the range of skills within the group.
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Application Process
Anyone wishing to join the group should apply by emailing photographs of their work and an outline of their experience to Hilary Belchak: h.belchak@btinternet.com.
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If there is a vacancy you will be invited to one of our meetings to meet the group and show us your work. This is an informal chat not an interview.
A final decision will be made once you've left the meeting and you will be notified within a couple of days.
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