The Artist
Jane Dorsett BA(Hons)
Jane Dorsett is a well established textile artist specialising in rag rugs,bags, and teaching all over wales. She made her first rug several years ago, whilst learning patchwork & quilting. Since then she has become addicted to this age old craft,
During the year she visits 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, and stitching . 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!
2010 will be a busy and eventful year with demonstrations,and workshops in Cwmbran Library and also at Co-Star Offices - fairwater square, cwmbran, Jane can supply all rag rugging requirements, tools, frames, fabrics and buttons as well as info on the care & restoration of old rugs. She is available for talks, demonstrations and advice on rag rugs and welsh textiles.