Textiles Discipline

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 →

l learnt to spin about 26 years ago and shortly afterwards I became a student of Joan Droop and under her tuition I took up Tapestry Weaving – rather like painting with wool – to produce wall hangings. These interests … Continue reading →

These exhibits explore edgings and finishes particularly relating to lace, and whilst experimenting with many materials, a unique method of deconstructing salvaged and recycled papers and then reconstructing them to form an open textured ‘lace-like’ material, then manipulated into a … 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 →

Corynna Jeudwine originally trained as an interior designer with a special interest in textiles. She worked for many years as a freelance textile designerand embroiderer, collaborating with decorators to produce one-off textiles to commission as well as designing and making … 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 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 →