Right now, it’s a really exciting time for textile art. Attitudes are changing – the creativity, vision and skill are finally being recognised and celebrated. Textile art is finally becoming more widely accepted as ‘art’. But it hasn’t always been this way… The history of textile art The idea of textiles as an art medium […]
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When I first turned to art as a sort of therapy nearly a decade ago, I started at the kitchen table and didn’t really have space to do anything. I was constantly having to work around the family, and found that tidying up after every session felt very heavy, and dulled my urge to be
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My roots Growing up in the countryside, I spent a lot of time going off on my own, playing and exploring in the wild. And even though my 20s were very much about ‘city living’ in London, I’ve always been drawn back to the countryside. I currently live in Brighton, which is a happy medium
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When you look around, does it seem that everyone else is more creative than you? More productive? Perhaps you feel held back by a lack of confidence, inspiration or simply time. I’ve got good news for you. Over twenty years as a designer and artist, I’ve developed habits and ways of thinking that have genuinely
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Doors slammed shut all around me when we were plunged into lockdown. Or that’s how it felt. Galleries selling my work closed, and my workshops and art fairs were cancelled. I was lucky enough to have wonderful, loyal customers, and did a happy dance each time a painting found a new home through my website.
Possibilities revealed – has lockdown opened a new chapter for you too? Read More »
When I’m running my textile art workshops, I often hear women describe those creative hours as a luxury. There’s a sense that they’ve negotiated an escape from the responsibilities of life, and they treasure every moment. Women with a partner and children at home seem, in particular, to feel that time for themselves can only
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