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After receiving hundreds of applications and thousands of votes in a closely contested competition, we’re thrilled to announce the four winners of our 2025 Joan Harrison Bursary! Each of them will receive the incredible opportunity to study a Skill Stage 2 accredited course for free. A huge congratulations to our
Over the last few weeks we have received hundreds of applications to The Joan Harrison Creative Bursary scheme. The scheme was set up to provide valuable study opportunities for those wishing to study our accredited textile courses. It was named after a very dear friend and colleague who sadly passed away
The holiday season is upon us, and there’s no better time to treat the artists and crafters in your life—or yourself!—to something truly inspiring. We’ve carefully curated a collection of the latest and greatest textile books, spanning everything from knitting and felting to embroidery, quilting, and fibre art. Whether you’re
We’re pleased to announce that we have once again opened our long anticipated Bursary Scheme. The Joan Harrison Creative Bursary scheme will give students the opportunity to apply for a full bursary to study a Skill Stage 2 (beginner level) course for FREE, and begin studying with us this February
Noriko Livingstone is an acclaimed embroidery artist whose intricate and nature-inspired designs have captivated the hearts of many art enthusiasts. Her journey into the world of embroidery is as unique as her art itself, stemming from a deep-rooted appreciation for nature and a rich background in fashion, art, and floristry.
Our Student Excellence Awards Exhibition 24, showcases the work by some of our most stand out students. The aim of the exhibition is to showcase the commitment, graft, and talent that our students demonstrate and to give everyone a taste of what can be achieved on our distance learning textile art
In the cosy confines of her studio in Blackwell, Missouri, Larysa Bernhardt breathes life into the delicate art of embroidery, creating vibrant, textured moth sculptures that captivate and inspire. Born with an inherent knack for sewing, Bernhardt’s passion for textiles runs deep in her veins, passed down through generations of
Scottish artist Jo Hamilton moved to Portland, Oregon in the early 1990s, after earning her BFA from the Glasgow School of Art. Her technique combines years of fine art practice with the craft of crochet which she learned as a child from her Gran, rendering traditional categories, which include portraiture,
Hello everyone and a very warm welcome to this Textile Talk podcast. I’m Gail Cowley and I’ll be your host today. Joining me is Jamie Chalmers, also known as Mr X Stitch. Just to give you a little bit of background on Jamie before we start to chat. Jamie Chalmers,
During the Renaissance Textile Art was relegated from its ‘high arts’ status and embroidery was later banned from exhibitions by the Royal Academy. This influenced women to reject the medium in a bid to be taken seriously as artists. However, in recent decades women have cleverly reclaimed textiles and needlework
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