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We recently explored 10 Textile Sculptors that bring life to art, and like them Marian Jamik is no exception. With a distinctive style that fuses the organic with the experimental, textile artist Marian Jazmik has carved out a remarkable career. With a life-long passion for surface, structure, and the tactile beauty of
From childhood crafting sessions with her mum to exploring everything from patchwork to bookmaking, Sue Bolton has always been a maker at heart. But it wasn’t until later in life, when family responsibilities eased and time became her own, that she was able to fully embrace her creative path. Eager
For Alison Fraser, creativity was once second nature. Inspired by her mother’s exquisite hand embroidery, she spent her early years immersed in knitting, patchwork, and needlework projects. But like so many of us, life took her in a different direction—into a decades-long career in finance that left little time for
Welcome to another inspiring episode from the School of Stitched Textiles Podcast – Textile Talk! In this conversation, host Gail Cowley is joined by Karen Miller, a passionate educator, quilter, and dedicated representative of Aurifil Threads. If you’ve ever stitched with Aurifil and wondered what makes it so smooth, so
For passionate quilter and sewing tutor Lucy Morrison, enrolling onto the Textiles Skill Stage 2 course with the School of Stitched Textiles marked a turning point in both her creative and professional journey. Despite years of dedication to patchwork and quilting, Lucy felt the absence of a formal qualification sometimes
In this fascinating episode of our Textile Talk podcast, we delve into the world of renowned textile artist and educator Gail Harker. With an illustrious career spanning decades, Gail has played a pivotal role in shaping contemporary embroidery and design education. From her early inspirations to her innovative teaching methods,
Sculpture has a unique way of bringing art to life. Unlike paintings or drawings, three-dimensional works have a physical presence that invites us to engage with them in a more tactile, immersive way. Whether it’s the delicate stitches that transform a leaf into a lace-like relic, or the meticulously embroidered
In this episode, we’re joined by Lorraine Benjamin, a talented textile artist and graduate of our Master Practitioner course. Throughout the course, Lorraine was able to refined her technical skills, deepened her creative exploration, and developed a distinctive artistic voice. The course played a pivotal role in shaping her journey,
In this captivating episode of our podcast, we welcome Lucy Martin, Head of Education at Hand & Lock, the renowned London embroidery house with a history dating back to 1767. With an infectious passion for embroidery and education, Lucy takes us on a journey through her career, from her early
When Fenella Fowkes embarked on our City & Guilds Machine Embroidery course (Skill Stage 3) with the School of Stitched Textiles, she was searching for more than just technical skills—she wanted to overcome the frustration of distortion and puckering in her work, to push her creative boundaries, and to find
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