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Over the past few weeks, we’ve been blown away by the incredible talent and creativity shown in the hundreds of applications we received for the Joan Harrison Creative Bursary. This special bursary was created in memory of our dear friend and colleague Joan Harrison, who inspired so many before her
For Laurel Roberts, embroidery began as a way to find calm after years of working in a demanding and stressful role. What started with a simple kit quickly grew into a passion for colour, texture and the meditative rhythm of hand stitching. Newly retired, Laurel was ready to dedicate time
Delicate, layered and quietly powerful are just some of the words that come to mind when describing the work of hand stitched applique artist Emily Jo Gibbs. Internationally recognised for her exquisite use of silk organza, Emily has built a reputation for creating portraits and still lifes that capture beauty
For Tracy Culley, crochet has always been more than a pastime. But it was the desire to push beyond the basics that set her on a new creative path. With plenty of self-taught experience behind her, she reached a stage where she wanted to deepen her knowledge, refine her techniques
Throughout history, textiles have been so much more than fabric and thread. They’ve been vessels for storytelling, protest, identity and change. From the Gee’s Bend Quilters of Alabama, who stitched bold, improvisational quilts that carried the spirit of the civil rights movement, to the Suffragettes, who embroidered their messages of
We’re pleased to announce that we have once again opened our long anticipated Bursary Scheme. The Joan Harrison Creative Bursary scheme will give students the opportunity to apply for a full bursary to study a Skill Stage 2 (beginner level) course for FREE, and begin studying with us this November
When life tilted, Diana Feroze picked up her knitting needles at her mother’s bedside and began knitting simple squares together. It was an intimate act that quietly re-ignited a lifelong love of making. Hungry to stretch herself, she enrolled on our City & Guilds Knitting Skill Stage 3 course for
Aotearoa-based artist, mentor, and author Fleur Woods has carved out a unique creative practice that’s as lush and intricate as the landscapes that inspire her. Known for her “stitched paintings,” Fleur’s work fuses the painterly with the tactile . Pieces that spill over edges, brimming with colour, texture, and a
When Mera Wagoner first threaded a needle under the guidance of her great-grandmother, she had no idea that those early stitches would one day lead her to a transformative creative journey. Having dabbled in sewing as a child, Mera later explored other art forms; drawing, painting, even animation. But the
Our Student Excellence Awards Exhibition 25, showcases the work by some of our most stand out students. The aim of the exhibition is to showcase the commitment, graft, and talent that our students demonstrate and to give everyone a taste of what can be achieved on our distance learning textile art
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