The Rose Garden II

A felted depiction of the Rose Garden by Young Embroiderer Sophie Warwick, age 9.

The Rose Garden by Sophie Warwick

2016 is the 300th anniversary of 'Capability' Brown's birth and to commemorate the occassion the Embroiderers' Guild will be joining a nationwide celebration.

Blenheim Palace is one of the finest examples of Brown's work. As part of a range of activies to clebrate the life and works of 'Capability' Brown the Palace is hosting an exhibition in partnership with the Embroiderers' Guild and a local art group.

Members of Newbury, Oxford, Windsor and Maidenhead, and Wokingham branches together with the Young Embroiderers of Oxford Branch have contributed nearly 100 unique and specially created art works for this exhibition.

Through the Undergrowth

By Kate Medcraft.

Through the Undergrowth by Kate Medcraft

Through the Undergrowth, detail

2016 is the 300th anniversary of 'Capability' Brown's birth and to commemorate the occassion the Embroiderers' Guild will be joining a nationwide celebration.

Blenheim Palace is one of the finest examples of Brown's work. As part of a range of activies to clebrate the life and works of 'Capability' Brown the Palace is hosting an exhibition in partnership with the Embroiderers' Guild and a local art group.

Members of Newbury, Oxford, Windsor and Maidonhead, and Wokingham branches together with the Young Embroiderers of Oxford Branch have contributed nearly 100 unique and specially created art works for this exhibition.

The Bridge

Manipulated photographic image, machine embroidery and padded applique. When I first visited Blenheim Palace years ago, it was the Bridge, set in Capability Brown's landscape, which first caught my eye. By Pauline Johnson.

The Bridge by Pauline Johnson

The Bridge, detail

2016 is the 300th anniversary of 'Capability' Brown's birth and to commemorate the occassion the Embroiderers' Guild will be joining a nationwide celebration.

Blenheim Palace is one of the finest examples of Brown's work. As part of a range of activies to clebrate the life and works of 'Capability' Brown the Palace is hosting an exhibition in partnership with the Embroiderers' Guild and a local art group.

Members of Newbury, Oxford, Windsor and Maidonhead, and Wokingham branches together with the Young Embroiderers of Oxford Branch have contributed nearly 100 unique and specially created art works for this exhibition.

A Vision Achieved

Column of Victory with 1730 Blenheim Park map. Fabric strips machined onto background and painted. Scrim and hand embroidery. By Rita Maton.

A Vision Achieved by Rita Maton

A Vision Achieved, detail

2016 is the 300th anniversary of 'Capability' Brown's birth and to commemorate the occassion the Embroiderers' Guild will be joining a nationwide celebration.

Blenheim Palace is one of the finest examples of Brown's work. As part of a range of activies to clebrate the life and works of 'Capability' Brown the Palace is hosting an exhibition in partnership with the Embroiderers' Guild and a local art group.

Members of Newbury, Oxford, Windsor and Maidonhead, and Wokingham branches together with the Young Embroiderers of Oxford Branch have contributed nearly 100 unique and specially created art works for this exhibition.

The Rose Garden I

A felted depiction of the Rose Garden by Young Embroiderer Charlotte Payne, age 13.

The Rose Garden by Charlotte Payne

2016 is the 300th anniversary of 'Capability' Brown's birth and to commemorate the occassion the Embroiderers' Guild will be joining a nationwide celebration.

Blenheim Palace is one of the finest examples of Brown's work. As part of a range of activies to clebrate the life and works of 'Capability' Brown the Palace is hosting an exhibition in partnership with the Embroiderers' Guild and a local art group.

Members of Newbury, Oxford, Windsor and Maidenhead, and Wokingham branches together with the Young Embroiderers of Oxford Branch have contributed nearly 100 unique and specially created art works for this exhibition.

What's on in March

Artist Celia Pym gives a talk about her work with focus on darning and mending projects, including the biggest mend she has done – Norwegian Sweater, project with Richard Wingate at KCL dissecting room, Mending and Anatomy, practicing darning and the effort to ‘get your darning and tension right, perfect’: new work Practice Socks. The talk will be about why Celia is attracted to repaired things, the intimacy of being shown the holes in other people’s clothes, and why making holes visible in repair is exciting.

© Celia Pym

"Looking after things, experiences with mending and darning"
7.15 pm on 9 March 2016
at Iffley Village Church Hall, Iffley, OX4 4EG.

Visitors welcome £6.00

'Capability Brown' Initials

Lancelot Capability Brown initials in goldwork. By Susan J Humphrey.

'Capability Brown' Initials by Susan J Humphrey

'Capability Brown' Initials, detail

2016 is the 300th anniversary of 'Capability' Brown's birth and to commemorate the occassion the Embroiderers' Guild will be joining a nationwide celebration.

Blenheim Palace is one of the finest examples of Brown's work. As part of a range of activies to clebrate the life and works of 'Capability' Brown the Palace is hosting an exhibition in partnership with the Embroiderers' Guild and a local art group.

Members of Newbury, Oxford, Windsor and Maidenhead, and Wokingham branches together with the Young Embroiderers of Oxford Branch have contributed nearly 100 unique and specially created art works for this exhibition.

The Grand Bridge

Felted background, with wool tops applied with an embellisher, applique, free machine embroidery and hand embroidery. By Pam Blackley-Goble.

The Grand Bridge by Design by Pam Blackley-Goble

The Grand Bridge, detail

2016 is the 300th anniversary of 'Capability' Brown's birth and to commemorate the occassion the Embroiderers' Guild will be joining a nationwide celebration.

Blenheim Palace is one of the finest examples of Brown's work. As part of a range of activies to clebrate the life and works of 'Capability' Brown the Palace is hosting an exhibition in partnership with the Embroiderers' Guild and a local art group.

Members of Newbury, Oxford, Windsor and Maidenhead, and Wokingham branches together with the Young Embroiderers of Oxford Branch have contributed nearly 100 unique and specially created art works for this exhibition.

The Finest View in England

Machine stitched organza representing capability Brown's original drawing of his vision, overlaid onto deptiction of it as seen today. By Margaret Craig.

The Finest View in England by Design by Margaret Craig

The Finest View in England, detail

2016 is the 300th anniversary of 'Capability' Brown's birth and to commemorate the occassion the Embroiderers' Guild will be joining a nationwide celebration.

Blenheim Palace is one of the finest examples of Brown's work. As part of a range of activies to clebrate the life and works of 'Capability' Brown the Palace is hosting an exhibition in partnership with the Embroiderers' Guild and a local art group.

Members of Newbury, Oxford, Windsor and Maidenhead, and Wokingham branches together with the Young Embroiderers of Oxford Branch have contributed nearly 100 unique and specially created art works for this exhibition.

Planted by Design

Vanburgh's bridge became part of the landscape when Capability Brown dammed the River Glyme to form the lake, and "contrived to pleasing effect" the majestic sweeping landscape he created around it.

An interpretation in fabric and stitch of his vision. By Alex Messenger.

Planted by Design by Alex Messenger

Planted by Design, detail

2016 is the 300th anniversary of 'Capability' Brown's birth and to commemorate the occassion the Embroiderers' Guild will be joining a nationwide celebration.

Blenheim Palace is one of the finest examples of Brown's work. As part of a range of activies to clebrate the life and works of 'Capability' Brown the Palace is hosting an exhibition in partnership with the Embroiderers' Guild and a local art group.

Members of Newbury, Oxford, Windsor and Maidenhead, and Wokingham branches together with the Young Embroiderers of Oxford Branch have contributed nearly 100 unique and specially created art works for this exhibition.

The Grand Bridge II

A felted depiction of the Grand Bridge by Young Embroiderer Heather Fishburn, age 11.

The Grand Bridge by Heather Fishburn

2016 is the 300th anniversary of 'Capability' Brown's birth and to commemorate the occassion the Embroiderers' Guild will be joining a nationwide celebration.

Blenheim Palace is one of the finest examples of Brown's work. As part of a range of activies to clebrate the life and works of 'Capability' Brown the Palace is hosting an exhibition in partnership with the Embroiderers' Guild and a local art group.

Members of Newbury, Oxford, Windsor and Maidenhead, and Wokingham branches together with the Young Embroiderers of Oxford Branch have contributed nearly 100 unique and specially created art works for this exhibition.

The Line of Beauty

This piece is inspired by the serpentine lake with its cascade and beside it a cedar tree. By Sharon Smith.

The Line of Beauty by Sharon Smith

The Line of Beauty, detail

2016 is the 300th anniversary of 'Capability' Brown's birth and to commemorate the occassion the Embroiderers' Guild will be joining a nationwide celebration.

Blenheim Palace is one of the finest examples of Brown's work. As part of a range of activies to clebrate the life and works of 'Capability' Brown the Palace is hosting an exhibition in partnership with the Embroiderers' Guild and a local art group.

Members of Newbury, Oxford, Windsor and Maidenhead, and Wokingham branches together with the Young Embroiderers of Oxford Branch have contributed nearly 100 unique and specially created art works for this exhibition.