Jade’s work focuses on the architecture and design of local independent businesses in and around Bradford and the locality. Using visits and photographs as a starting point, she hand embroiders all of her pieces in an illustrative style, focusing on the quirks and individuality of the buildings and businesses. She graduated from the University of …
Galina Titova is a textile artist based in York. She works in a traditional wet felting technique creating unique felted sculptures and pieces of wearable art. Drawing inspiration from architectural forms found in nature she designs and makes sculptural textile pieces on large and small scale. Images of sea creatures are used as a source …
Sarah enjoys exploring themes of forgotten story, folklore, history, the land and dreamscape in her work with a keen emphasis on ceramic and textile discipline with her current focus in handmade slipware and embroideries. Most of her ideas and musings come together first in free form machine embroideries. Some parts of these develop further into …
Anna-Lisa runs her small design studio from Marsden, West Yorkshire. She specialises in contemporary woven homeware which is designed in the studio and then woven and finished using local mills in West Yorkshire and Lancashire. Since 2024 she has also been knitting accessories on her vintage Brother knitting machine from the studio. She uses only …
Handweaver Becky Sunter draws from her 30 years of weaving experience, using traditional techniques and a carefully considered use of colours, to create a contemporary collection, ranging from scarves, bags and cushions to pencil cases and purses. You will be encouraged to feel the quality of the fabrics, and notice how differently handwoven textiles handle …
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 …