Appointment at the V&A East Storehouse to study a selection of Ottoman and Persian coats as part of my ongoing research into historical textile systems and costume.
Research vist to The V&A Storehouse, London
Join the Contemporary Dancer Workshop: Registration Open
Join the Contemporary Dancer Workshop: Registration Open The next Contemporary Dancer tutor-lead online workshop is open for registration!
November Felt Project
I bought several Shetland x Romney fleeces from Fern Hill Fibre earlier in the year and, together with naturally dyed Leicester Long wool, I have been exploring an abstract felt that reflects the countryside around my home. I am drawn to 3D sculpture, so added texture and movement on the piece is a priority. Working …
October Newsletter!
Here's my October Newsletter - it's been a busy summer and I am finally back in my workshop. Find out more about the 2026 Contemporary Dancer Workshop: Dancer Workshop
Bankside Exhibition with the society of Designer craftsmen
What a fabulous exhibition of contemporary crafts: textiles, ceramics, glass, furniture, marquetry, jewellery and mixed media. sense of place Molly Williams MSDC - Felted fibres in the gallery some of my favourite pieces Christine Meyer-Eagleston FSDC Marquetry Sean Evelegh MSDC Denise Jaques MSDC Ceramics Margaret Jones FSDC Woven textiles Julia Desch MSDC Feltmaking The exhibition …
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Society of Designer Craftsmen Exhibition 2025
I will be exhibiting with the Society of Designer Craftsmen at the Bankside Gallery, London. 20th November - 1st December 2024 If you are in London come and see the exhibition! I'll be stewarding on Monday 25th November.
the “problem” with natural dyes
I have been having the best time experimenting and working with naturally dyed wool fibres. The colours are wonderful, soft, vibrant and all from plant materials. Along the way I have tried planting and growing dye plants, purchased dried pant material and natural dye extracts. So, after two years here is a synopsis: Growing dye …
Preparing for natural dyeing 2024
Last year I experimented with natural dyes, creating a palette of colours that reflect the area I live in - Shropshire UK. Alongside homegrown plant materials I augment my colour palette with natural dye extracts - easy to mix in solution and they have a certain consistency. For example, I will get a much deeper …
Felting by ride-on mower!
I've been wanting to try felting this way for ages - inspired by the Mongolian method of pulling a rolled batt behind a pony across the Steppes. If it works then I can combine felting with weekly lawn mowing... I made up a large batt of wool -using wool batting x 3 layers - well …
Contemporary Dancer workshop starts Friday!
Contemporary DanceR 2023 September 15th-October 13th It's not too late to join! Find out more!