Talks

An overview of Emily's career as a stitch artist whilst talking about what inspires her and her process. About Emily Emily exhibits internationally and regularly across the UK in group …

Emily Tull – Zoom Talk – ‘A Stitch in Time’ Read More »

Blackwork embroidery, with its striking black silk thread on white linen, was one of the most fashionable techniques of the 16th and early 17th centuries. Found on intimate garments and …

Toni Buckby – Zoom Talk – History of Blackwork Read More »

From humble beginnings entering the village show to an appearance as a contestant on Landscape Artist of the Year. I will give examples and discuss my journey to date. Looking …

Justine Warner – Talk – “An artists journey” Read More »

In this online talk Jennifer will talk you through her route to practice, from graduating with a degree in Textiles in 1999, her transition from textiles to paper, through to …

Jennifer Collier - Zoom Talk - 'The Art of Paper and Stitch' Read More »

Despite stitching since I was a child, it was only after I gave up work that I discovered what I really wanted to do was work with textiles in some …

Jane Fairweather - Talk - "It’s never too late but don’t give up your day job!” Read More »

Hand embroidered text forms the foundation of all Catherine’s work. Using cotton cloth, vintage Sylko threads and traditional embroidery techniques she documents memories and Lancashire's social history. Catherine composes the …

Catherine Hill - Talk - A Way with Words Read More »

It's all about the Lines and Wrinkles!.... How I got here and my work. Plus, a demonstration of my rust dyeing process. About Deb Deb Cooper is a Mixed Media …

Deb Cooper - Zoom Talk - “Lines and Wrinkles and a Little Bit Rusty” Read More »

Illustrated talk about my textile adventures from my degree up to the present day About Corinne Corinne Young is an embroiderer specialising in freehand machine embroidery. She makes 3d botanical …

Corinne Young - Zoom Talk - My textile journey Read More »

An introductory talk by Janice - sharing her work and approach to teaching. About Janice Janice Botterill is an artist, writer and tutor. She uses the techniques and processes of …

Janice Bottrill - Zoom Talk - 'Slow, Quiet Work' Read More »

Join me for an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at my evolution as a textile artist. In this talk, I’ll share the stories, inspirations, and exact processes that bring my stitched collages …

Anne Brooke – Talk – #4theloveofstitch an obsession and an accident Read More »

A vibrantly illustrated talk visiting two regions of textile excellence. Locked in the foothills of the mighty Himalaya, The Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan is a nation of stunning landscapes, colourful …

Sue Lawty – Zoom Talk – Textile Travels in India & Bhutan Read More »

Alice will tell us about the various plant fibres she works with, which are sourced from her allotment. Describing the stages from seed or seedling, through to harvest, processing and …

Alice Fox – Talk – Allotment Materials Read More »