A season of performances, events, workshops and an exhibition at, and around, Cecil Sharp House, the north London home of the English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS), from 15 May to 25 September 2014.

Yan Tan Tethera – which is a traditional sheep counting system used predominantly in the north of England as well as a way to count stitches in knitting – will explore, share and bring to life some of the songs and dances that have eminated from, and been inspired by, England’s textiles industry. The exhibition will feature new work by artists Freddie Robins, Shane Waltener, Prick Your Finger (Rachael Matthews), Stewart Easton and the McGrath Makers Group (Celia Ward) who will be delving deep into the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library archive collections. 

Spanning five months, the wider Yan Tan Tethera project is set to take over Cecil Sharp House – and spill into the local Camden area.

Yan Tan Tethera is curated by David Littler, promoted by the English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) and supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

Exhibition is free and available to view during building opening hours.

Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent’s Park Road, London NW1 7AY
020 7485 2206

Private View Tuesday 15 July 6.30 – 9.00pm
RSVP faye@efdss.org or 020 7241 8955
by Friday 11 July

Final event Thursday 25 September 7pm
sampler-cultureclash presents Spin Cycle
sampler-cultureclash cook up an evening of sampling shenanigans uniting Gaelic song, electronics, beatboxers, musicians, knitters, weavers, spinners and pedal powered looms in a visual and sonic exploration of things that spin, rotate and oscillate. Featuring Jason Singh, Anne Martin, Hector MacInnes, Aimee Leonard and guest artists.
at Cecil Sharp House. Tickets £6 Book here

For more information about the project, events and venue
www.textilefolksong.co.uk
www.efdss.org
www.cecilsharphouse.org