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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
For this episode of Textile Talk, we’re joined by the exceptionally talented textile artist, Emma Rosa. Nestled in rural Devon, Emma creates intricate botanical sculptures using fabric, thread, and a host of multidisciplinary techniques. Her pieces, often indistinguishable from real flora, are inspired by nature’s overlooked beauty and underpinned by
When Elizabeth Hill signed up for our accredited Patchwork and Quilting course, she wasn’t chasing a qualification or working toward a defined career path. Instead, she was answering a quiet, persistent call. One rooted in a lifelong love for fabric, thread, and the gentle rhythm of making something beautiful by
In this episode of Textile Talk we sit down to chat to artist Ellie Hipkin and explore her richly layered world of textile and mixed media art. Working from her garden studio in Brighton, Ellie draws deeply from the natural world. Coastal walks, seasonal colour shifts, and delicate seed heads
In this inspiring graduate story, Victoria Vinten shares her transformative journey through our Hand Embroidery Skill Stage 4 course. From dabbling in evening classes to curating work for public exhibitions, Victoria’s story is one of creative rediscovery, personal growth, and finding purpose through stitching. Having reignited her passion for textiles
We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome the immensely talented Kelley Aldridge to the School of Stitched Textiles as a tutor. With a background that blends traditional expertise, innovative teaching, and deep personal passion, Kelley is one of the most respected names in contemporary hand embroidery. A graduate of the Royal School
There’s something irresistible about abstract art. Its ability to bypass logic and speak straight to the senses is what captivates us most. In textile form, abstraction becomes even more powerful. It’s not only seen, but also felt. Texture, colour, rhythm and space all combine to create artworks that are as
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