Textiles Discipline

Quiltmaker Louise makes patchwork and appliqué quilts for beds and walls. It is her full time occupation – and has been her only job since University (where she studied French). She uses Liberty lawns for their rich and colourful designs as well … Continue reading →

My work is inspired by issues that touch me personally, particularly the environment, recycling, the effects of chemicals on humans as well as journeys and places and my emotional response to them. Using photographic and sketchbook studies I use stitch … Continue reading →

My training inspired much experimentation and the development of a personal style. I continue to learn. In the past I have made garments, ties etc but now concentrate on making silk scarves and pictures; some representational, some abstract. I have … Continue reading →

My work is inspired by the study of historical textiles, by colour studies and by the study of nature and natural objects. Particular interest in ikat, space dyeing and hand painting of yarns in a controlled manner before weaving to … Continue reading →

Sue creates beautiful contemporary knitwear in subtle and sophisticated colours, textures and shapes. Many are hand dyed – so no two are ever quite alike. Each piece is knitted individually and crafted with meticulous attention to design detail and quality of finish in shaping, seaming and finishing… Continue reading →

Batik Batik is a method of creating images on fabric (or paper) by protecting areas with hot wax, and painting over with dye. The dye will not penetrate the areas protected by wax. The wax and dyes are applied alternately … Continue reading →

My love of nature and music has provided the inspiration behind some of the themes which evolve each year, changing as part of a natural progression, yet retaining an underlying relationship throughout I am inspired by my palette of yarns … Continue reading →

After starting out in painting and designing I now also work with natural textiles, particularly felt. I make items such as scarves, bags, slippers and hats. I am interested in exploring colour, texture and marks, using the materials as paint. … Continue reading →

I am inspired by colour, whether bright, pastel, monochrome or natural shades. I work primarily in felt, making beautiful flower corsages and brooches, necklaces, bracelets, bags and scarves which I sell under the name flights of fantasy. I trained at St Martin’s … Continue reading →

I trained as an embroiderer and textile artist, at East Berkshire College and the Opus School of Textile Arts. I hold City & Guilds Certificates Parts 1 & 2 in Embroidery, the Diploma in Stitched Textiles, and a BA(Hons) in … Continue reading →

My fascination with weave techniques and a deep admiration for the beauty and intricacy of colour and pattern to be found in the natural world come together in my work, as I strive to capture the uncatchable. I am never … Continue reading →

Inspiration for calligraphy comes from many sources. To construct fine letters in order to create beautiful writing requires time and patience. The discipline of the letters form the basis for creative colourful work no matter what the text, media or … Continue reading →