The Artist
Jane Dorsett BA(Hons)
Jane Dorsett is a well known textile artist specialising in rag rugs, hangings, cushions and jewellery. She made her first rug about ten years ago, whilst a member of Green Valley Quilters. and has become addicted to this age old craft, but given it a contemporary slant .
During the year she has visited many community groups and galleries running workshops and demonstrations.
Jane takes a special interest in keeping traditional crafts alive and her interests are not only in rag rugs, but also embroidery, patchwork and quilting. Green issues are relevant to her work and recycling is an important issue in her art. It is making a new project out of old clothes that gives her a buzz!
2009 will be a busy and eventful year with demonstrations,and workshops in Cwmbran Library and throughout Wales, Jane can supply all rag rugging requirements, tools, frames, fabrics and buttons as well as care & restoration of old rugs. She is available for talks, demonstrations and advice on old rag rugs and textiles.