Inspired by the ever-changing landscapes of the Yorkshire countryside, Claire Louise Mather’s sewn paper works explore themes of memory and place. Using dyed and found papers, she tears, combines and stitches them together, forming abstract, layered landscapes. Her process, which she describes as ‘playing with colour’, fuses fine art with textile techniques, allowing each piece …
Carolyn, originally trained in ceramics, now uses recycled and rescued materials to create papers inspired by the textures found in the northern landscape. Collage paper vessels respond to hills, glaciated valleys and rivers and are used to display found natural objects. Framed collage images using torn textured papers have developed from her recent visits to …
Started in 2013 with a range of Harris Tweed Patchwork Quilts By Lisa Watson celebrates British textile heritage with an authentic collection of cushions, blankets & more for your home. From handmade Harris Tweed cushions to bespoke patchwork quilt commissions, all are perfect for adding extra warmth to the bedroom or draped over a sofa …
Books and Boxes is a collaboration between two well known artists, Keith and Elizabeth Shorrock. Keith will be exhibiting a wide range of shaker inspired boxes and trays made from a variety of sustainable woods. He collects interesting fabrics and puts them on the lids and inside some of the boxes. Elizabeth will show a …
Anne makes both functional and decorative ceramics using hand building techniques, from her home studio in rural Northumberland. Her work reflects the landscape around her, and a childhood growing up in Scotland, especially holidays to the West Coast. Each piece is uniquely textured with found objects such as wooden printing blocks, and wallpapers. Illustrating her …
Anna Roebuck creates unique contemporary jewellery and artwork, from recycled plastics. She has been recycling plastics since 2001, her ‘Nocean’ range of jewellery builds on this experience using innovative techniques to transform recycled plastic milk bottles into bold, colourful jewellery and artwork. Her latest designs combine contrasting colours with intricate print, fused within the plastic …
Anna started sewing a few years ago, when she thought she would try sewing a bag for fun. Anna really enjoys working with tweed as she likes the feel of working with tough material. In her bags Anna create panels using different types of fabric and yarn by putting them together in “pizza” style and …
Alice Grey explores folklore of the North East Coast of Britain. She is also inspired by North Sea and the magnificent creatures that live in it. She loves to experiment with different clays and techniques.
Rag Makers is a textile design practice, originally founded by mother and daughter, Margaret and Liz Beaumont and now led solely by Liz. Wanting to work in an environmentally conscious way led Liz to working with local Yorkshire mills to weave cloth from stock yarns and source dead stock fabrics that she then make into …
Jessica Grady is an award winning embroidery artist and workshop facilitator from West Yorkshire. Her work is a colourful, creative and playful exploration of hand stitch and mixed media. She utilises waste and recycled materials, which are transformed into exciting sustainable embellishments that are stitched onto fabric. Jessica’s work has been exhibited in the UK, …