Tabby textiles is the creation of Becky Sunter, an experienced hand weaver of over 30 years. Becky works on a floor loom in her County Durham studio, she uses traditional weaving techniques, with contemporary colours, to produce a range of scarves, shawls,cushions, bags and purses. Hand weaving allows Becky to work in a sustainable way, …
Sharon has her main focus on working with dyes and mixing colours to promote vibrancy, predominantly a mixed media and textile artist working with a range of natural wools and upcycled, natural and plant fibres. Most recently she has concentrated on longer-term individual larger projects, but she still produces a range of affordable gifts and …
Henrietta is a designer who knits and felts lambswool to create a unique, stylish yet practical range of sustainable knitwear, working with with British spun lambswool in a vibrant range of colours. Henrietta makes clothes and accessories that are contemporary pared down and simple using unusual colour combinations and a minimal but strategic use of …
Aneeta is a Freemotion embroiderer creating artworks most recently inspired by vintage haberdashery. She also embroiders a collection of floral brooches, badges and compact mirrors. BRADFORD-BASED ARTIST: Our programme always features a wealth of locally-based talent, and we are especially proud to champion local artists this year, as we celebrate Bradford 2025 UK City of …
All Angela’s embroideries are free motion machine embroideries taken from her original paintings. An image is printed onto canvas and used as a guide for the colours of the embroidery. Freestyle embroidery involves dropping the feed dog on the machine and feeding the material through manually which gives greater freedom of movement across the surface …
Katie’s needle felting whisks you away on whimsical journeys. Wander through miniature landscapes, lovingly crafted in wool, that capture the quiet beauty of Saltaire, Baildon, and local picturesque areas. Then, meet the charming residents: mice with mischievous grins, alongside feathered friends, fairies, and even friendly ghosts. Each piece is a tiny tale, spun from wool …
Kat Rose is an eco & vegan non-binary illustration graduate from Leeds Arts University who is a teacher and technician full-time and freelance creative on the side. Their work is nature-related and focuses on environmental activism and protest with a particular interest in mushrooms and plants. They’re a printmaker at heart, working with lino, mono …
Mary is a designer and maker based in Bradford, specialising in handmade bespoke rugs and punch needle wall hangings for the home. She likes to create bold and playful compositions, focusing on shape, form and clashing colour combinations resulting in striking graphic textile pieces. She likes to work at different scales, which can be seen …
Ally’s work occupies a relaxed middle ground between mixed media and abstract painting: using embroidery and a detailed use of stitch, she is able to express her interests with mother nature and in particular, lichen. Through her work, the artist presents what would otherwise be overlooked into a space where it can be viewed and …
Agnis is a Designer Maker Researcher and Educator specialising in weave, living in Leeds and working across Yorkshire and beyond as a freelancer. Agnis designs and weaves her own work, often taking inspiration from the natural world around her, including vegetables! She is drawn to the diversity and vivid colours that can be found when …