If you love everything textiles then you’re going to love our blog. With a different focus each time we aim to bring you the latest news and information from the world of textiles as well as updates about our textiles courses, tutors, graduates and from the artists that we love.
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
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
Karen Turner is a textile artist who stitches more than just fabric—she stitches memories, time, and emotion into every piece she creates. With a background steeped in both the arts and academia, she has seamlessly blended her love of hand-stitching with an intuitive, almost meditative approach to textile work. Raised
Finding Inspiration and Developing a Creative Practice with Our Master Practitioner Course. In this engaging conversation, Gail Cowley speaks with artist and Master Practitioner graduate Annegret Fauser about her creative journey, the challenges of staying inspired, and the strategies she has developed to maintain artistic momentum. Her journey as an
In this episode, we sit down with textile artist and educator Sophie Standing, whose vibrant work combines thread painting and applique to create stunning depictions of wildlife. Sophie shares her journey from working with ceramics to discovering her love for textiles and free-motion embroidery. Her career has taken her across
Willemien De Villiers is a South African textile artist whose work transforms forgotten and worn domestic fabrics into deeply evocative pieces. With a Fine Art degree from the University of Pretoria and a background in design and textile printing, her artistic journey has been shaped by a lifelong fascination with
In our latest episode of our Textile Talk podcast we’re joined by textile artist, Alison Whateley whose intricate fabric creations bring coastal scenes to life. Known for her unique approach to stitching and layering, Alison’s work encapsulates the movement and colours of seascapes, capturing their essence in every thread. As
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