Students of summer school 2009 relaxing in Textile Centre
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Newburgh Textile Centre of Excellence 3 Clinton Street, Newburgh
It's believed Burgher Chapel was built around 1750 but massively extended in 1850

Getting There

Jeanette, came to Newburgh as Artist in residence in 2007. She & her partner quickly felt it was a place they would be honoured to make their home.

The 1850 Church Hall on Clinton Street was a perfect solution to living and working in Newburgh & plans were passed by the local Council to convert the space into a roof flat & studios on 2 levels. The spacious first floor is to become Jeanette's private studio in which to develop her own large scale work. This is an inspirational space with 4 arched windows on one side & new window on 2 other sides

Already the ground floor is a superb generous space with a high ceiling & has been the scene of much artistic juice flowing particularly with Summer schools. The space will gradually be improved & developed to make it a truly unique & vibrant Textile Centre.

Peter Beaven from Twist Fibre Craft studio set up a large loom donated to the Centre.
Peter Beaven from Twist Fibre Craft Studio set up a large loom donated to the Centre. The loom takes pride of place near the entrance
The ground floor during a workshop

One of the first jobs Jeanette did was to sand & varnish the thick original timber floor. This lightened the whole space immediately.

The space had been previously a drill hall, a potato merchant & an upholstery workshop.

The loom marking the entrance to the hall
Summer schools of up to 12 students are generously accommodated in the old church hall.

above: The loom marking the entrance to the hall

Jeanette on the first floor

Left: Jeanette here sorts out some new arrivals to the upper floor. It will need some work, but it's going to be an exciting journey to a wonderful space.

How to get there:

From North - Perth/Dundee
Follow the A90 then M90 toward Edinburgh over the Friarton Bridge . Take the A912 to Cupar. At the first roundabout follow signs for Newburgh .
One of the upper floor window photographed early on Parking: At the Bowling Green car park (on the left as you enter Newburgh from the Perth Site) Please avoid parking in Clinton Street as spaces are needed for residents.

Whilst in Newburgh , you will also have the opportunity to visit the Twist Fibre Craft Studio to stock up on fibres, yarns etc
 
Newburgh Textile Centre of Excellence

Textile Centre of Excellence
3 Clinton Street
Newburgh, Fife
Scotland KY14 6DP
email: Jeanette
landline: 01337 841004
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