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Workshops
I have been and shall be teaching several workshops, as well as those I already run from my studio at home, in various parts of… Read More »Workshops
2013…..almost done
This year has been a busy one, with the completion of a book, lots of talks for craft guilds and other organisations, and workshops a… Read More »2013…..almost done
“Rag Rug Creations”
I have recently authored “RAG RUG CREATIONS: AN EXPLORATION OF COLOUR AND SURFACE”, which was published by Bloomsbury in March 2014.
As well as featuring historical content, and the work of other selected makers, including Kaffe Fassett and Winifred Nicholson, it’s a project laden book, intende
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This year in Jerusalem
Setting up my rug frame, and working outside in the open air for the best part of 2 weeks is a joy for a girl… Read More »This year in Jerusalem
DVI Clinic Textile Project update
In March I have been happily working with pupils from Years 1 & 4 at North Cheshire Jewish Primary School, on design aspects, and the… Read More »DVI Clinic Textile Project update
“Everyone Smiles in the Same Language.”
Many years and community textile projects further down the line, I feel that I have time and again witnessed the socially therapeutic, restorative and of course, creative benefits for many of the people participating. I never cease to marvel at how rag rugging as a medium, probably much like quilting, provides such a great foundation for peoples’ increasing openness and dialogue with each other.