After a short poll and thousands of votes, we’re pleased to announce our four winners of our 2023 Joan Harrison Bursary.Β
Well done to each of our finalists and thank you to everyone who took the time to vote.Β
Our Winners
Odette Barrow
Subject: Hand Embroidery
Having joined an embroidery group at her local library which is run by a couple of women who are City and Guilds qualified, she hopes to be able toΒ develop her focus and direction whilst broadening her knowledge through the study of significant experienced artists.
Odette will study Hand Embroidery Skill Stage 2.
Alison Haselden
Subject: Felt
Alison is applying to study Felt Making. Having retired, much of her time is taken up by creating various craft projects. Now she is looking to study with us to better understand the craft to achieve better results.Β
Alison will study Felt Skill Stage 2.
Lucy Morrison
Subject: Textiles
Lucy hopes that by completing the course she will be able to teach and run workshops for children and adults with an emphasis on meditative slow stitch and textile art.
Lucy will study our Textiles Skill Stage 2.
Samantha Killian
Subject: Hand Embroidery
Samantha is applying to study Hand Embroidery and told us that stitching has always been her mainstay and focus. She feels that our course would build her skills and knowledge and give her the confidence boost she needs to put herself out there.
Samantha will study Hand Embroidery Skill Stage 2.
