MOLLY WILLIAMS

MOLLY WILLIAMS…

I make things that couldn’t exist any other way.

I’m Molly Williams — a textile artist and teacher based in Shropshire, working with wet felted wool to create figurative sculpture, 2D wall art, and bespoke commissions. My work begins with raw British fleece, dyed using plants I grow or forage, and shaped entirely by hand.

Every piece carries the weight of physical effort and the quiet of my studio. That’s what felt does — it holds what you put into it.

Sustainable Design

Sense of Place

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Spiral Codex

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Sculpture

My figurative sculptures are inspired by the human form — its movement, weight and stillness. Informed by contemporary dance and rooted in the landscape around me, each piece is made using wet felted wool, sometimes combined with found wood, ceramic or metal.

These are slow, physical works. No two are the same.

Last thoughts, New Concepts 2025

Flying Figures

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Learn with me

I teach wet felting online and in person — from absolute beginners to experienced makers wanting to develop their sculpture practice.

My online courses are small, structured, and personal. You’ll work alongside me as I demonstrate each stage, with time to ask questions and share your progress.

2026 courses include:

Contemporary Dancer — 4-week taught course with weekly live Zoom sessions
Contemplative Figure — self-paced tutorial, start any time
New to felting? Start with my free bowl-making workshop

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About

Molly is a studio based textile artist whose creativity is inspired by her Shropshire home and the movement and emotive posture of the human form. Her sculptures reflect her thoughts and feelings as individual personality and form materialise from physical and mental effort. Natural dyes, found wood, metal objects, and ceramic are sometimes included in both her 2D and 3D work.

Molly’s abiding interest lies in the research and development of a project aimed at creating innovative and unique work for both her art and design practice as well as for bespoke commissions.

Molly is an experienced maker of home furnishings and clothing, with a keen interest in the historical development of textiles. Her craftsmanship reflects both her technical expertise and her deep appreciation for the evolution of textile arts. By exploring the rich history of textiles, Molly incorporates elements from various periods, weaving tradition and innovation into her designs. Her area of research is Ottoman textiles and costume.

TEXTILEMATTERS SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

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Bespoke Surface Pattern Design

Molly offers a personal service to create bespoke designs for interiors – soft furnishing fabrics, kitchen and bathroom tiles, wall hanging and wall art. Each commission is unique and confidential.