One of the things we like to do at theย SSTย is to promote artists and inspire our students. We regularly interview leading inspirational artists within theย field of textiles to inspire and stimulate ideas.
Originally published November 27, 2019 and updated in September 2023. Meredith Woolnough is an internationally acclaimed, award winning artist and author from Newcastle, Australia. Her work is held in public, private and corporate collections worldwide. Inspired by the patterns, structures and shapes found in plants, coral, cells and shells Meredith’s
The words โcreativeโ and โperfectionistโ donโt typically go hand-in-hand, but for Ashleigh Wempe, knitting is one of the few ways to appease both traits of her personality. As an analytical, strategic thinker who thrives on solving problems and hard-work, Ashleigh Wempe is best known for her beautiful, modern and vibrant
Jessica Grady is a prominent textile artist known for her innovative approach to creating stunning and tactile textile artworks. Based in Yorkshire, Grady creates pieces that explore both colour and form. By using traditional embroidery methods, interlaced with recycled objects, she invites her audience to view her work in close
With a career spanning several decades, Carolyn Forster is one of the best-selling authors on quilting. Having studied Textiles at the University of Bath and later obtaining a City and Guilds in Patchwork and Quilting, her work is regularly featured inย Todayโs Quilterย magazine.ย By infusing old techniques with contemporary designs she
The ocean has always been incredibly inspiring. Its vastness evokes a sense of mystery, awe and wonder, while its tranquillity and serenity provides a place of solace and reflection. Home to a remarkable array of marine life, from colourful coral to majestic whales and other exotic creatures, itโs not surprising
Australian-born Textile Artist, India Flint, is renown for her ability to weave nature’s tapestry into her creations, allowing the delicate beauty of the natural world to permeate her work. With a captivating style that combines eco-dyeing, botanical alchemy, and slow stitching, Flint has established herself as a pioneer of environmentally
In episode 7 of ourย Textile Talkย podcast โ where we interview withย inspiring artistsย โ we talk to Mixed Media embroidery artist and author, Christen Brown. LISTEN NOW >> Textile Talk with Christen Brown Listen to the podcast now or read through the transcript below. Gail: Hello, everyone, and thank you so much
Melanie Couffe is an independent Cross Stitch and Blackwork designer, published author, and a self-proclaimed lover of colour! Her โColour is Lifeโ motto is an integral part of her style and designs, through which she hopes to spread joy and love! Born in the UK but now living in the
Erin Eggenburg uses clever embroidery stiches to visibly mend things. The simplicity of what she does – slow stitching and hand embroidery – has made it accessible to many. There is such a huge demand that Erin teaches workshops and even authored a book,ย The Mending Directory,ย in November 2021. All of
Cheshire-based textile artist, Nikki Parmenter creates texturally rich mixed media pieces. They explore her fascination with mythology, legends, ancient societies and visual iconography. Nikki’s work is synonymous with rich, detailed texture. Her birds showcase features that stretch out from the canvas, her frogs proudly display their rough, knobbly skin, and
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