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.
2025 Online Workshop Registration Open
Contemporary Dancer and Contemplative figure workshop If you would like to learn my sculpture technique and create your own unique sculptures then follow the link to find out more about these workshops. For these workshops I will be including one hour weekly face-to-face classes via zoom where I will demonstrate the lesson processes as you …
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 …
Contemporary Dancer workshop starts Friday!
Contemporary DanceR 2023 September 15th-October 13th It's not too late to join! Find out more!
A pod’s journey…
I began the pod with white and naturally dyed merino wool. Once the pod was formed and partially fulled I stitched in thick welts across the surface with needle and thread, then fulled with a sander followed by stuffing the pod well with cotton fabric before and placing in the dryer, on hot, for 15 …